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):


After Wax:




Finished Product


Andy

 

looks good, good thing you got that rust off before it done some real damage

 

Looks real good...clean stepside

 

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

 

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!

Andy

 

Looks great man... PTm valence would look great on yours btw