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Spots on paint

Discussion in '4th Gen. Tacomas (2024+)' started by Gsmittles, Jun 13, 2025.

  1. Jun 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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    Gsmittles

    Gsmittles [OP] New Member

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    I bought a ‘24 Tacoma SR5 in October. It’s white and it has what looks like pinpoints of rust along both sides of the vehicle. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?
     
  2. Jun 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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    get a clay bar & watch videos on how to use it....
    Then wax...

    Youre seeing "fall out"
     
  3. Jun 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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    Brake/rail dust. Go buy some IronX.
     
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    Where, in front of the rear fender wells? Let’s see them.
     
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    MGMDesertTaco Come on, live a little...

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    Clay bar it. Not an issue.
     
  8. Jun 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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    Thanks for the advice. I will get some iron remover and a clay bar and hopefully that works.
     
  9. Jun 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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    Here's the same thing, but cheaper:

    Superior Products 16 Ounce Car Wash D13PT | O'Reilly Auto Parts

    You dilute it 2:1 I think.

    For brake dust, get this:
    Superior Products Dark Fury 16 Ounce Wheel And Bug Cleaner C66PT | O'Reilly Auto Parts

    Dilutes 4:1.

    The Superior brand chemicals are quite affordable. Same stuff as the fancy bottles, just not with the nice smells.

    You'll want some clay bar lube, or at least a quick detailing spray to use. I prefer clay bar lube. The clay rags are so much easier to use than the clay bar. This is the one I bought. It's very good quality. I've gotten at least 6 full cars detailed with this and it's still in good condition:

    Ultra Clay Towel | The Rag Company
     
  10. Jun 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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    Thank you for your suggestions. I’ll check these out.
     

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