Rail Dust

Koke · 04-15-2005, 02:39 PM

I was washing my truck a couple of weeks ago and I noticed very small pin head size rust spots on the surface of my paint. I immediately drove over to the dealership as the truck is a 2004. I was informed that this was known as rail dust. Apparently small metal shavings, filings, etc. can settle on the surface after painting. Fortunately, they have a service bulletin on how to fix this. It affects 1994 to present toyota tacomas. There was no charge for the cleaning process they used to remove these spots. I would suggest checking out your vehicles and taking them into to get looked at if you have "rail dust"

volley · 04-15-2005, 08:26 PM

I had the same thing happen to my old S-10. You have to go in within a certain amount of time, I missed the time frame on mine and fought the dealer tooth and nail and they still wouldn't fix it. Sucked big time.

TuRD03 · 04-15-2005, 11:03 PM

a clay bar will take it out. Just get a kit

anestech* · 04-16-2005, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TuRD03

a clay bar will take it out. Just get a kit

x2

Hit is with a claybar as soon as you pick it up (obviously too late in your case, then hit with some Zaino. See my WS6 pic to see what Zaino does, or try http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ry_Code=PHOTOS to see how good it looks with a better camera.

cluster1ne · 04-16-2005, 11:43 AM

Definately use the clay, if i remember right, the tsb the dealer uses is actually a three stage acid wash. No good on the paint if you ask me... Clay Magic and a little lubricant takes it right off, then just coat it with some wax.

04-15-2005, 02:39 PM	#1
Koke Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangor, Maine Posts: 55	Rail Dust I was washing my truck a couple of weeks ago and I noticed very small pin head size rust spots on the surface of my paint. I immediately drove over to the dealership as the truck is a 2004. I was informed that this was known as rail dust. Apparently small metal shavings, filings, etc. can settle on the surface after painting. Fortunately, they have a service bulletin on how to fix this. It affects 1994 to present toyota tacomas. There was no charge for the cleaning process they used to remove these spots. I would suggest checking out your vehicles and taking them into to get looked at if you have "rail dust" __________________ 2004 Tacoma Double Cab, 3.4L V6 Auto, White, non TRD

04-15-2005, 08:26 PM	#2
volley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 367	I had the same thing happen to my old S-10. You have to go in within a certain amount of time, I missed the time frame on mine and fought the dealer tooth and nail and they still wouldn't fix it. Sucked big time. __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab w/ TRD Off Road Package Dual Optima Batteries-Toytec Lift-MB Motoring Wheels-285/75/16 Nitto Grapplers-Waeco Portable Fridge/Freezer-Yakima Roof Rack-Softopper Canvas Top-Cover-Billet Grille-Flowmaster 40

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04-15-2005, 11:03 PM	#3
TuRD03 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 347	a clay bar will take it out. Just get a kit

04-16-2005, 11:43 AM	#5
cluster1ne Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 86	Definately use the clay, if i remember right, the tsb the dealer uses is actually a three stage acid wash. No good on the paint if you ask me... Clay Magic and a little lubricant takes it right off, then just coat it with some wax.