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#62181 - 31/12/06 12:49 PM URGENT possible rust problem :S
Tony Offline
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Right washing my car today and probably as many of you do if you come across somthing the sponge wont budge you get your nail to it. Well as i noticed on the ENTIRE of the cars bodywork there seems to be what can only be described as pinprick holes of rust

I've never noticed this before if anyone can shed any light on this problem it would be very much appreciated.

I've tried taking a picture on my camera but it doesnt show up.

Tony
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#62182 - 31/12/06 01:05 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: Tony]
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don't say I notice anything on my car bodywork be better if there was a picture of it! Are those u took that bad post them anyway to see exactly what u mean!
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#62183 - 31/12/06 01:13 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: babyboom]
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The pictures not bad you just cant see the liitle specs dont think my cameras that well suited for microscopic details. If you look at your keyboards full stop sign there smaller than that!
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#62184 - 31/12/06 01:16 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: Tony]
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yes know what u mean now do have something similar on the back of my car who look like rust but they say its just bad paint!
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#62185 - 31/12/06 01:31 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: babyboom]
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I've just been back out to have another look and its even on the bumbers, side skirts and wing mirror covers and there all plastic!

Whats happened to my car

If i polish some out the majority of the rust colour goes but theres still a faint blob there
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#62186 - 31/12/06 01:37 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: Tony]
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It can't be rust on plastic! thats very weird! Did u just find out now? better go and check with ur dealer cos thats very strange!
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#62187 - 31/12/06 02:01 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: babyboom]
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Tony do have by anychance a factories who product metal around u or went to a place were there one of them!
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#62188 - 31/12/06 03:03 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: babyboom]
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My dad thinks that it could be metal flakes which are rusting not sure though
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#62189 - 31/12/06 04:46 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: Tony]
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I talk to my mom about ur problem and she was telling me she know someone who have the same problem as u on his car and its due to what u call "metal flakes" cos his living few miles away from a metal factory and it does the same to his car!
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#62190 - 31/12/06 05:26 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: babyboom]
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Well this has happened to the upvc plastic window frames upstairs becasue dad was grinding something on the balcony and now all these little chunks of metal are stuck in the frame rusting it looks terrible
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#62191 - 31/12/06 06:14 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: Tony]
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tony i will take a close look st the wifes in the morning to see if hers has these.....mini rust holes as hers is also white,i will let you know.
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#62192 - 31/12/06 06:27 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: Iceman]
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ok thanks iceman
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#62193 - 31/12/06 06:29 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: Tony]
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i cant say ive expericed it myself but it may be because mine is so new but i will keep my eye out for you thanx
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#62194 - 01/01/07 06:51 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: ST_king]
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I remember people saying they had rust dots on their cars & seem to dealerships using the phrase "industrial fall out". Sounds a bit dramatic but possibly what babyboom meant?

Have you tried a clay bar Tony? (no Electric Six jokes please). You can get them from Halfords with a bottle of Meguiars Quik Detailer. They lift any bit of dirt you have on your car, even when you think its clean! Just be sure to use plenty of Quik Detailer, never ever clay a bit of dry paint and have a soft, plush towel to wipe off and always give the car a wax afterwards maybe as a layer of protection from whatever this is.
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#62195 - 01/01/07 08:15 PM Re: URGENT possible rust problem :S [Re: Tony]
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tony sorry for delay anyway this morning i took a detailed inspection of the wifes st and when i look closely on the tailgate i saw what appeared to be very small like pinpricks of rust dotted about but as i say they were very very small and also spotted a few on the nearside front panal,i have,nt washed the car for over a week and its been raining today but once we get a decent day i will give it a good wash and wax and see what the results are,just bear in mind though her car is only 2 month old....if the pin pricks are still there then i shall be back to the dealers....watch this space.

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Edited by iceman (01/01/07 08:18 PM)
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