Rust on painted bumper and door panels
06-20-2016, 10:27 PM
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Rust on painted bumper and door panels
Hi guys. This is my first time here and I have some questions and/or concerns about some small signs of rust on my 2014 f150.
It's an fx4 all white painted bumpers and throughout. Most particular in the front bumper, tiny tiny chips (most likely small stone chips) has made very small chips, cracks in the paint. I've started to see rust colour at those spots. I've also noticed on the drivers door for example several very small spots as well with signs of rust.
What can I do? I've owned the truck only for a few months now when I bought it in April. It's at 56000km. Is this eligible for warranty at all? I also extended to a 5 year 160k when the factory 60k runs out.
Im assuming it's not warranty worthy, but figured I'd ask if anyone has done that route.
If my only option is to touch it up, what exactly do I need to do? Every site I go to that explains how to remove rust are on chrome or non painted surfaces.
Is there a coating to protect from rust that I can apply, then use a touch up paint to hide it? Do I need to clean the area/rust before applying a rust coating or paint etc?
This is all new for me as you could probably guess. So every little detaIL you could spare would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for you help!
It's an fx4 all white painted bumpers and throughout. Most particular in the front bumper, tiny tiny chips (most likely small stone chips) has made very small chips, cracks in the paint. I've started to see rust colour at those spots. I've also noticed on the drivers door for example several very small spots as well with signs of rust.
What can I do? I've owned the truck only for a few months now when I bought it in April. It's at 56000km. Is this eligible for warranty at all? I also extended to a 5 year 160k when the factory 60k runs out.
Im assuming it's not warranty worthy, but figured I'd ask if anyone has done that route.
If my only option is to touch it up, what exactly do I need to do? Every site I go to that explains how to remove rust are on chrome or non painted surfaces.
Is there a coating to protect from rust that I can apply, then use a touch up paint to hide it? Do I need to clean the area/rust before applying a rust coating or paint etc?
This is all new for me as you could probably guess. So every little detaIL you could spare would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for you help!
06-26-2016, 10:30 PM
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Rusted where there is no paint, or rusted on top of the paint? If it is on top of the paint, its called rail-dust, from being transported in train cars. Usually claybar and a cleaner wax followed by a polish takes care of. As for iron-x, that sounds promising as well.
06-27-2016, 11:35 AM
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i used to clay as well, Summers22. I find by using iron-x first, the claying is much faster and easier. Then I do my waxing.
Good question on the location. I do think he means on top of the paint. I've learned it comes off your brake pads as well.
Good question on the location. I do think he means on top of the paint. I've learned it comes off your brake pads as well.
06-27-2016, 12:01 PM
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I have a white FX4 that now has 80K on it, and since about 30K my front bumper looks like it has been used for target practice. Stone chips galore which turn a vibrant orange due to rust.
I'm going to have the entire bumper repainted and 3M clear shield applied once the paint has cured like I should have done in the first place - lesson learned.
I have heard of some people using plasti-dip but cannot comment on colour matching as I am not familiar with this product.
I'm going to have the entire bumper repainted and 3M clear shield applied once the paint has cured like I should have done in the first place - lesson learned.
I have heard of some people using plasti-dip but cannot comment on colour matching as I am not familiar with this product.
06-27-2016, 03:49 PM
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Rock chips are not covered by warranty. They are a fact of life for painted pieces. Anything painted on the front of a vehicle will experience rock chips. If your vehicle gets rock chips it's not an indicator of fragile paint, like so many on here claim.
The rust on top of your paint, is like what others say. Rail dust. Comes off your brakes. Most noticible on white and silver colors. Will be on the bottoms of fenders/doors. On the boxside behind the wheels, and your tailgate. Spent my first few years in the auto body industry emptying trash, sweeping floors, and.... Removing rail dust from brand new vehicles. The other version... From transport. But it's basically the same thing. Brakes from the train, or semi truck that's transporting
The rust on top of your paint, is like what others say. Rail dust. Comes off your brakes. Most noticible on white and silver colors. Will be on the bottoms of fenders/doors. On the boxside behind the wheels, and your tailgate. Spent my first few years in the auto body industry emptying trash, sweeping floors, and.... Removing rail dust from brand new vehicles. The other version... From transport. But it's basically the same thing. Brakes from the train, or semi truck that's transporting
06-27-2016, 08:28 PM
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Rock chips are not covered by warranty. They are a fact of life for painted pieces. Anything painted on the front of a vehicle will experience rock chips. If your vehicle gets rock chips it's not an indicator of fragile paint, like so many on here claim.
The rust on top of your paint, is like what others say. Rail dust. Comes off your brakes. Most noticible on white and silver colors. Will be on the bottoms of fenders/doors. On the boxside behind the wheels, and your tailgate. Spent my first few years in the auto body industry emptying trash, sweeping floors, and.... Removing rail dust from brand new vehicles. The other version... From transport. But it's basically the same thing. Brakes from the train, or semi truck that's transporting
The rust on top of your paint, is like what others say. Rail dust. Comes off your brakes. Most noticible on white and silver colors. Will be on the bottoms of fenders/doors. On the boxside behind the wheels, and your tailgate. Spent my first few years in the auto body industry emptying trash, sweeping floors, and.... Removing rail dust from brand new vehicles. The other version... From transport. But it's basically the same thing. Brakes from the train, or semi truck that's transporting
So that sounds exactly the issue I am having so the bigger question is how do I tackle the eciting problem and stay on top of it so it doesn't keep reoccurring.
Thank you!