Two weeks ago, I changed out the front brakes, and had to wire wheel rust off the hubs. I didn't realize/think about the dust landing back on the truck, but a couple days later, after a drizzly rain, this is what I found:
Closeup of rust bits in/on the paint (and one of a about a hundred tar-dots):
It felt about like 600 or 400-grit sandpaper!
I didn't have time to do a full-out detail, but wanted to get this crap out of the paint before it did permanent damage, so I skipped using the high-speed buffer and scratch remover. I used the Mother's clay bar (which STILL amazes me every time I use it), and a couple of "leftover" detailers for lube. Finish coat was liquid NuFinish, as it seems to work better than others in cool weather. I think it turned out pretty good for a "quick" job.
"Rusty" fender from pic above, after clay (still wet):
Thanks. It has it's share of nicks, scratches and boo-boos, but not bad for a 10 y/o truck with 220K on it.
Looks like you keep yours up even better. Nice color, and I like the PTM valence.
I wonder how that would look on mine (silver)..... Trouble is, it's chewed up and would need replaced fir$t.
Andy
Last edited by OhioLariat; 10-18-2009 at 04:49 PM.
Oh, I discovered today that my wife's Escape got the same "rust-dust" treatment. I just didn't notice it until I ran my fingers over it, as it's champagne-gold in color. Guess her's is next!
Looks great man... PTm valence would look great on yours btw
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PTM Century Tonneau
Remote Start 14" si/do Magnaflow 45'd behind rear tires
4" x 18" SS Tips
Roush Grille
Billet Bumper Grille
PTM Mirror caps
DVW Intake w/ K&N drop in
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