rust spots

[rth95]

Have white F250 that has "rust" spots about the size of a pin head and smaller (mostly smaller). Went over truck with clay and was able to remove 90% of the spots. Is there something else I should try? Need to apply by hand if possible.

[travisdecpn]

There's really not much you can do if your truck has rust, you can try a chemical cleaner like colorx of mppc, but if the rust is there, it's not going to go away. If it's just fallout, and not surface rust you can try something like #80 or #83 to remove the rest of the contamination.

[rth95]

It's actually fallout not rust. (couldn't remember the correct term). Will give #80 a try first. Thanks

[rth95]

What is the best pad for applying by hand?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by rth95
What is the best pad for applying by hand?

Something with a little bite like our new Even Coat Applicator



You could also use a piece of clean, soft 100% cotton terry cloth toweling, or a foam applicator pad like our Hi Tech Applicator Pads.



Make sure to shake this product well before using and periodically while using it.

[gb387]

Re: rust spots

Originally posted by rth95
Have white F250 that has "rust" spots about the size of a pin head and smaller (mostly smaller). Went over truck with clay and was able to remove 90% of the spots. Is there something else I should try? Need to apply by hand if possible.

I had the same problem with my white S10 Xtreme. With the combination of clay first the came back with some Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner I was able to remove it all. It did take some time and work but it was gone... In fact I removed some of my emblems and made vinyl ones to replace them (looked better than the factory ones anyway). I wanted to get a nice coat of wax under the emblems as well as clean the "rust" looking spots off.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

The tiny rust spots could be the result of rail dust when the truck was transported new from the factory to the dealer via the rails.

Usually claying the paint should remove the majority of these spots. For any others remaining I would suggest trying to locate some Meguiar's Medallion Premium Paint Cleaner. The product was discontinued earlier in the year but a few dealers may still have the product in stock. Using the MPPC with a foam applicator, work the product thoroughly into the paint with the remaining spots and remove with a MF towel. If you can not find the MPPC, you could use Meg's Body Scrub or ColorX will also work well.

Please keep us posted!

Tim