Are these rust spots? Need help

[rivaladversary]

I'm posting for a friend. He has a Black 2011 BMW. These pictures were taken on parts of his trunk.

Are these rust spots? What can be done to fix these?

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5809/speck3.jpg
By adversary (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/adversary) at 2011-07-10
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By adversary (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/adversary) at 2011-07-10

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5567/speck1.jpg
By adversary (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/adversary) at 2011-07-10

[BobbyG]

This is from a 2011 BMW? :eek:

It certainly looks like rust to me....

Mechanical repair; sand, treat, seal, prime, paint, and clear.....

This should be under warranty if it's a 2011........

[rivaladversary]

my friend is asking if you can tell whether or not it's surface rust or below surface rust.

[James K]

they appear to be rust. like bob said I would take it back to bmw. however if they say they are caused by rock chips, they might tell you to get bent.

short term you could use a rust converter pen and black touch up paint. done right it could look good, not perfect.

[XSFDetail]

Are you sure they aren't rail dust? If so clay the vehicle, they can be everywhere. They look to be too large for rail dust but it is worth a shot before getting a new car repainted.

[James K]

it appears to be surface rust.

[Jhaight11]

they appear to be rust. like bob said I would take it back to bmw. however if they say they are caused by rock chips, they might tell you to get bent.

short term you could use a rust converter pen and black touch up paint. done right it could look good, not perfect.
:iagree: this is where a clear bra comes in handy lol

[rivaladversary]

thanks for the replies, everyone. keep them coming, though.

[AeroCleanse]

:iagree: this is where a clear bra comes in handy lol

You don't put those on the truck, as that's where the OP said the pics are off.


Looks like rust to me, get it back to BMW pronto!

[Jhaight11]

You don't put those on the truck, as that's where the OP said the pics are off.


Looks like rust to me, get it back to BMW pronto!
oops my bad. thats what i get for not reading lol

[qaz393]

:iagree: this is where a clear bra comes in handy lol

clear bra for the trunk??

[Kristopher1129]

a 2011!? I would bring that baby right back to the dealership. The bigger spot of rust appears to be rust that came through to the surface. The spots around it appear to be surface rust. I would clay it real good...then see what you're left with.

If that bigger spot is under the paint...it's just gonna spread. Sure this area wasn't repainted?? I find it really hard to believe a 2011 would rust like that if it's factory paint. Possibly a salvage vehicle?

[rivaladversary]

he bought the car brand new a couple of months back. i find it really hard to believe too. why would BMW sell a brand new black 2011 with paint in this condition?

[Hoytman]

If this is indeed rust coming from underneath you've got troubles on the horizon that you shouldn't have to worry over. I've been in position like this before. My .02 cents AFTER you try the claying the affected surfaces...


...take it to a different BMW dealer and discuss it with them first. Ask their opinion of the spots, AND try and get their opinion in writing. Then take your information/ammo back to the original dealer. Politely ask them about it, then show them you've done your homework already.

[Kristopher1129]

If this is indeed rust coming from underneath you've got troubles on the horizon that you shouldn't have to worry over. I've been in position like this before. My .02 cents AFTER you try the claying the affected surfaces...


...take it to a different BMW dealer and discuss it with them first. Ask their opinion of the spots, AND try and get their opinion in writing. Then take your information/ammo back to the original dealer. Politely ask them about it, then show them you've done your homework already.

I agree. If he bought it just a few months ago...this should absolutely be handled by the dealership. Honestly, I would flat out ask for a different car if it were me. Shouldn't have to repair rust on a brand new vehicle.