Rail Dust?

spiderman · 08-02-2009, 11:30 PM

Hello again all,
After washing my Blizzard Pearl for the first time and having to get off tar/oil I also discovered brown specs in the paint in many places. One poster suggested it could be Rail Dust. After researching on the web a bit, it looks like this "Rail Dust" can be a real problem. So folks reporting premature rust at these spots. I got my camera out and switched to the closeup setting and was able to get some pretty good shots (see below). I am planning to see what my dealer has to say. If nothing I plan to use the Clay Bar cleaning method as others suggested to see if that removes them. I will keep you all posted. But I would also suggest checking out your own to see if it has these specs on it.

rachaelseven · 08-03-2009, 12:30 AM

Looking forward to your report. Mine look less rust-like than yours, so I'm not sure if I have the same thing. It could be that mine are just a bit less progressed and will eventually look like that. But for now, mine are more like brown stains. I'm seeing a clear-bra installer tomorrow who will probably have some experience with paint-related stuff and if I find out anything more, I will report back also.

stream · 08-03-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiderman

Hello again all,
After washing my Blizzard Pearl for the first time and having to get off tar/oil I also discovered brown specs in the paint in many places. One poster suggested it could be Rail Dust. After researching on the web a bit, it looks like this "Rail Dust" can be a real problem. So folks reporting premature rust at these spots. I got my camera out and switched to the closeup setting and was able to get some pretty good shots (see below). I am planning to see what my dealer has to say. If nothing I plan to use the Clay Bar cleaning method as others suggested to see if that removes them. I will keep you all posted. But I would also suggest checking out your own to see if it has these specs on it.

Rail dust and other surface contaminants associated with vehicle transportation are very common on new cars. Get some Clay Magic and it should take care of it.

I clay my cars when I take delivery, and you'd be surprised how much stuff it removes--and then I clay every 6 months.

firepa63 · 08-03-2009, 06:05 AM

It's under warranty, including the paint. Have the dealer fix it.

jsharpe · 08-03-2009, 10:12 AM

Timely thread. During a sequence of clay bar/Zaino Z2/CS I discovered one tiny orangish speck on the hood of my BP V. At first I thought it was just the remains of a bug splat but unfortunately it's under the paint protection film. I have an appointment in a couple weeks to have it taken care of.

spiderman · 08-03-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsharpe

Timely thread. During a sequence of clay bar/Zaino Z2/CS I discovered one tiny orangish speck on the hood of my BP V. At first I thought it was just the remains of a bug splat but unfortunately it's under the paint protection film. I have an appointment in a couple weeks to have it taken care of.

Who and how are they going to fix it?

Thanks,
Peter

Jabber · 08-03-2009, 10:22 AM

That is definitely rail dust. Clay bar will take car of it.

As for a defect under the paint, they will wet sand to get it out, then respray clear and blend.

aapoppa · 08-03-2009, 10:44 AM

Reference: Rail Dust - Troubleshooting

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...18&Screen=PROD

Fortunately, clay also does the trick and is certainly less extreme.

I have no connection with Zaino other than being a satisfied customer.

spiderman · 08-03-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabber

That is definitely rail dust. Clay bar will take car of it.

As for a defect under the paint, they will wet sand to get it out, then respray clear and blend.

Jabber,
You believe that my dealer should take care of the problem?

Peter

Jabber · 08-03-2009, 12:22 PM

how long have you had it? I would bring it back to the dealer anyway.. they might just do it as a customer service issue.

08-02-2009, 11:30 PM	#1
spiderman Prius I am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,133 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: Base Thanks: 219 Thanked 149 Times in 106 Posts Friends: 2	Rail Dust? Hello again all, After washing my Blizzard Pearl for the first time and having to get off tar/oil I also discovered brown specs in the paint in many places. One poster suggested it could be Rail Dust. After researching on the web a bit, it looks like this "Rail Dust" can be a real problem. So folks reporting premature rust at these spots. I got my camera out and switched to the closeup setting and was able to get some pretty good shots (see below). I am planning to see what my dealer has to say. If nothing I plan to use the Clay Bar cleaning method as others suggested to see if that removes them. I will keep you all posted. But I would also suggest checking out your own to see if it has these specs on it.

08-03-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
rachaelseven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 614 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 96 Thanked 189 Times in 114 Posts Friends: 5	Re: Rail Dust? Looking forward to your report. Mine look less rust-like than yours, so I'm not sure if I have the same thing. It could be that mine are just a bit less progressed and will eventually look like that. But for now, mine are more like brown stains. I'm seeing a clear-bra installer tomorrow who will probably have some experience with paint-related stuff and if I find out anything more, I will report back also.

08-03-2009, 06:05 AM	#4
firepa63 Senior Citizen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 1,027 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 57 Times in 51 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Rail Dust? It's under warranty, including the paint. Have the dealer fix it.

08-03-2009, 10:12 AM	#5
jsharpe Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 75 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 7 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Rail Dust? Timely thread. During a sequence of clay bar/Zaino Z2/CS I discovered one tiny orangish speck on the hood of my BP V. At first I thought it was just the remains of a bug splat but unfortunately it's under the paint protection film. I have an appointment in a couple weeks to have it taken care of.

08-03-2009, 10:22 AM	#7
Jabber Chicagoland Prius Guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 687 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 18 Thanked 209 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 13	Re: Rail Dust? That is definitely rail dust. Clay bar will take car of it. As for a defect under the paint, they will wet sand to get it out, then respray clear and blend.

08-03-2009, 10:44 AM	#8
aapoppa formerly known as "Popoff" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 136 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 66 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Rail Dust? Reference: Rail Dust - Troubleshooting http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...18&Screen=PROD Fortunately, clay also does the trick and is certainly less extreme. I have no connection with Zaino other than being a satisfied customer. Last edited by aapoppa; 08-03-2009 at 12:44 PM.

08-03-2009, 12:22 PM	#10
Jabber Chicagoland Prius Guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 687 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 18 Thanked 209 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 13	Re: Rail Dust? how long have you had it? I would bring it back to the dealer anyway.. they might just do it as a customer service issue.

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