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Can I have door rust on my 2011 Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by ashrat, May 18, 2012.

  1. ashrat

    ashrat Junior Member

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    I have a 2011 Prius that is still under warranty. In the indentation where the front passenger door handle is are a couple of small areas that look like rust under the paint. They have a rough feel to them and appear to be rust. Has anyone else found something like this? I don't know if this is relevant, but I have the Blizzard Pearl paint and I live in Illinois (part of the rust belt). I can't see any chips in the paint in this area.
     
    #1 ashrat, May 18, 2012
  2. stream

    stream Senior Member

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    Could be rail dust. Try removing with a clay bar.
     
    #2 stream, May 18, 2012
  3. spiderman

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    Post a picture... as stream mentioned, I had rail/industrial dust problem with mine when I got it. But those were really small specks and couldn't feel them.
     
    #3 spiderman, May 18, 2012
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