orange dots in paint

[ybrik]

Re: orange dots in paint

Thanks guys, it's the first time that I'll try it. If it doesn't get off, I'll also try the cleaner wax.

I finally got off these orange contaminants with the claybar kit. It was quite tough as it is really well bonded on the paint. Neverthless, claybar was effective and gave a smooth mirror like finish.
....time to polish and wax-wax later...

[JET_Fusion]

Re: orange dots in paint

Kinda doubt this will work on rail dust.

Bill

I know it doesn't make sense, but I've had success using Bug & Tar remover on what looked like orange dots. Caked on brake dust not so much; but it works on the black diesle soot. The stuff is really cheap, around $4, but it works great. Sometimes, for heavy stuff, I dab gobs on, let it sit, and then the stuff comes right off.

[mswerb]

Re: orange dots in paint

These Ohioans are popping up everywhere.

[ybrik]

Re: orange dots in paint

Thanks guys, it's the first time that I'll try it. If it doesn't get off, I'll also try the cleaner wax.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: orange dots in paint

I have a white SUV with these orange/rust small spots. They are raised and I could feel them. Some I get off with a cloth while rubbing with my nails but some I could not. For those that I already got off but there are still orange/rust spots, could meguiar's clay bar still get them off?

What you're describing is classic rail dust/brake dust, which fall into the category of "above surface bonded contaminants". That is exactly the kind of thing that clay is designed to remove, and it does a great job at it. Plus, it's super easy to do.

[BillE]

Re: orange dots in paint

Try using a Bug & Tar remover. I found the Turtle Wax is the best.

Kinda doubt this will work on rail dust.

Bill

[JET_Fusion]

Re: orange dots in paint

Try using a Bug & Tar remover. I found the Turtle Wax is the best.

[Murr1525]

Re: orange dots in paint

Clay, and/or something like IronX would be good to look at.

[ybrik]

Re: orange dots in paint

I have a white SUV with these orange/rust small spots. They are raised and I could feel them. Some I get off with a cloth while rubbing with my nails but some I could not. For those that I already got off but there are still orange/rust spots, could meguiar's clay bar still get them off?

I plan to do claying first, if not, I plan to use a less abrasive that removes swirl marks as per it's description thinking that it would remove these spots. I'm looking to use the ultimate polish. I going the right way? I could have used Swirl X but it's not locally available and scratch X 2.0 is only for isolated spots. I don't want to use ultimate compound as it is more abrasive less safe on the paint.

Would like to know your inputs. TIA.

[Fly Bye]

Re: orange dots in paint

Are the dots orange dots raised?

Yes I can feel them.

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[Underdawg736]

Re: orange dots in paint

It sounds like rail dust. I have had fantastic results getting rid of them using Meg's Mild Clay. The SS clay works well to but I feel it takes a bit longer. I think I heard somewhere in here that if you don't get rid of all of it, it'll come back. I'm not too sure though, I haven't seen them back on my silver Staurn L200.

[TLMitchell]

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I have a white trailblazer ss that have orange dots on the lower have of truck an on rear gate. Do not know if it is from brakes or somthing else. I live in ohio with ruff winters an salt trucks putting salt all over the roads. What is the best way to remove these dots? Thanks for any help someone can give me.

I'm on my 2nd white vehicle subjected to NE Ohio winters and know exactly what you're describing. Some of the dots almost resemble surface rust in some spots, they're that color.

They're definitely surface contamination of some type. I'd guess everyone may get them but they may not be visible on other colors. They come right off with clay, cleaner/wax or even some chemical cleaners. I used to use a product that's all but disappeared called Super Glaze from The Wax Shop. It smelled like kerosene, obviously a petroleum carrier, and it took the spots right off as well as tar and other debris. Cleaned and shined exceptionally well. Too bad the protection didn't last long at all.

As others have recommended, a cleaner/wax or separate polish and wax after claying will restore the finish and remove the contamination. The key to preventing a recurrance is keeping some protection on the finish. Personally, I use Collinite 845 in the winter for it's longevity and ease of use as well as it's high gloss on white. Your mileage may vary... In the winter after at least a weekly wash I top off with a spray wax to somewhat replenish the protection. I use DG Aqua Wax but Meg's Ultimate Quik Wax works well too. Then those spots will wash right off with the mitt on occasion that you even see them.

TL

[Shawn T.]

Re: orange dots in paint

Are the dots orange dots raised? Some pics would be helpful.

[louky]

Re: orange dots in paint

i was going to create a new topic, but i found this one that seems similar. most forums i've been on in the past people say "search function" when you make a new topic about an old discussion. hopefully people will respond here in this old thread....

i have a brand new car, white paint. i've had it for about 4 months. i clayed it a month after getting it and applied nxt 2.0. since then i have washed it basically every week. between now and the last wash, i believe i went about 2 weeks until i washed it yesterday. up to this point, i have been able to remove any spots or contaminants by "spot claying" as needed. yesterday though was different. i have tons of tiny black specs on the rear bumper. the soap/mit wouldn't remove them so i clayed a small area and it pulls the black off, but underneath remain orange spots that look like rust. reading online, i have pretty much gathered that this is caused by break dust . does this sound correct?

i would like advice on how to remove them. from what i've read it seems like the next option beyond claying should be a paint cleaner. maybe cleaner wax? i want to try the least harsh step beyond claying that might work. assuming paint cleaner is the correct option and it removes the orange spots, can it be used as often as needed without compromising the paint? or is it something you should only do like once a year? it's crazy to me that these spots are so baked in after only 2 weeks so it seems like this is going to be a regular issue, especially once winter hits. i just want to be sure i don't over use something that will damage the paint/shine.

clearly i am new at this, so any advice is appreciated

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: orange dots in paint

I would go the cleaner wax, then Gold Class, or whatever your wax of choice is.