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Rust Issues

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by rotorblade, Mar 15, 2023.

  1. Mar 15, 2023 at 9:21 PM
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    rotorblade

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    I bought a Certified 2020 OR and starting to notice some really small rust spots on the hood.
    Is this common on the cement grey?
    How do I stop this?
     
  2. Mar 15, 2023 at 9:28 PM
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    Just_A_Guy

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    Are you sure it’s rust? Not something that can be buffed out?
     
  3. Mar 15, 2023 at 9:35 PM
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    rotorblade

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    These are only some, they seem to be spread out over the hood, and there seems to be some overspray of some kind on the hood.

    Im sure I can polish the overspray, but I dont think I can stop the rust from continuing its course.

    Really frustrating.

    IMG-4726.jpg IMG-4728.jpg IMG-4729.jpg
     
  4. Mar 24, 2023 at 8:32 AM
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    Gerberdude

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    It could be railroad fallout from the transportation process. My 2022 Super White was covered in the stuff. Had to buff it out. Luckily it hadn't yet really begun to rust. Not sure if the rust staining can be removed from your paint or not.
     
  5. Mar 25, 2023 at 2:56 PM
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    rotorblade

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    I polished it with 3M Perfect it Compund, and it turned into a black dot.
     

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