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Some time back, I noticed as I was washing my white 2500, very small rusty looking specs on the horizontal surfaces(hood, top, my wife's suburban hood, etc). At that time, I also noticed very small reddish looking bugs on same. These bugs were so small they were barely visible. Anyhow, the rusty specs did not wash off even with extra rubbing. I thought a little wax would cure this. Nope!
I paniced and busted out the compound. Yeah, it comes off if you rub hard enough, but these specs are about 2-3 per square inch. I do not want to scratch that much.
That has been about 2 months and they are still there. Truck looks very nice until you get close and the specs feel very rough too.
Any thoughts on what they could be?? And how to remove them??
I do alot of woodworking and am afraid I may have blown steel wool residue out the garage and let it sit on the trucks and rust. Even then, I would think this would be a "flash" type rust and polish right out.
No such luck.

Any suggestions appreciated.


Thanks,
David

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'00 2500QC 2WD 6sp. loaded with all but leather and cab lights.

 

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Here is a similar paint problem.
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum17/HTML/000109.html

 

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HG:
I had a similular problem with the rough feel. Mine is black though. I thought something had fallen out of the sky. After some very deep thought, I finally figured out the bumps came from a billboard painter using epoxey paint with no protection from over-spray. It took tar remover and a lot of rubbing to get it off the roof of the truck. The stuff was not on anything but the roof and hood. The flat areas. I have been able to get the most of it but the only fix on a 4 year old truck is a paint job.
Good luck on your fix.
Preston

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96 3500 Black 5 speed turbo diesel, SLT, with US Gear overdrive, Rhino liner, Reese 15,000 lb. fifth wheel hitch, US Gear de-celarator exhaust brake, muffler elimination kit, Amsoil lub. , with other goodys on the way.

 

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If your looking for a smooth feeling surface, you've got your work cut out. You can remove these rough spots, road grit, etc. , by using a clay bar. Companies like Meguires, Mothers and 3M make these clay bars for this purpose. I've used them on $6000+ paint jobs for my hot rods and not scratched the paint. It takes time, but results are great. This doesn't need to be done every wash or wax, but as the paint absorbs contanimants. Follow the manufacturers directions, and be ready for some time and elbow grease.

 

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I have a bright silver '01. 5 and I noticed this problem on mine but only on the right side of the roof. I to tried to "wash" it off with no success. I immediately called the dealer to document this. They said that they would and keep it in the records for five years... apparently the warranty period of the paint. I would suggest documenting it and take a "wait and see". I had a VW - paint repaired about a year after I bought it. At about 5 to 7 years down the road, the repaired paint job started going SOUTH! When I sold the car after owning it nineteen years, the original paint looked fairly well and the repair was a rusty mess.

 

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Well guys, welcome to the new world of environmentally friendly paints. They won't hold up to the old enamels or lacquers. Basecoat/clearcoats have the problems your looking at. Pitting in the clearcoat from the environment (salt air, airport exhaust, etc. ) is a new fact of life. Keep it waxed and use something like the clay bar once a year.

 

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fmj is right on about the clay!! If you wash and wax your truck, all yer doing is sealing in dirt! "Fallout" is what you are feeling when you say it's rough. The clay and some soapy water will do it wonders! Once it's smooth, THEN seal it with a wax. Plenty of work and elbo greese, but WELL worth it!

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97 2500 CC 4x4 3. 54 5spd, #12 plate, 4inch open exhaust, 235/85 Michelins, PrimeLoc, Red Tops

 

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The rust spots are caused by the railroad, they call it rail fallout. It can be removed with a clay bar. It's really no big deal. That's why many of the top end(Mercedes,BMW) etc. have a protective white sticky plastic film while semi-truck shipping. The dealers will pay for this to be removed if you insist on it.

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Bob in Sacramento, Y2K Black 3500 ISB 4x4 4:10 LSD,Auto,QC,SLT Laramie, Slightly BOMBED LB, Polished Stull Billet Grill & Fog inserts, Chrome Smitty-Built Step Rails, Mopar Chrome-Tipped Mud Flaps, A-Pillar mounted West-Tach Turbo/Pyro/Trans Temp gauges,Rancho 9000's set at '1',Diamond Plated Tool Box, OEM U. R. Bedliner + other stuff.
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