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    Tiny rust spots

    2014 Honda Pilot EX-L 80k miles. I was washing the car today and I noticed tiny rust spots around the car. I take care of my car and I polish and wax it once a year and I wash it myself. Does anyone know how to get rid of these spots? Thanks.

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    Re: Tiny rust spots

    Iron X or similar iron remover. Their tiny bits of iron/metals imbedded in the paint by industrial fallout. Clay will sheer them to the surface but an iron remover will change them chemically so they can be rinsed away.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Texchappy View Post
    Iron X or similar iron remover. Their tiny bits of iron/metals imbedded in the paint by industrial fallout. Clay will sheer them to the surface but an iron remover will change them chemically so they can be rinsed away.
    I second this....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Texchappy View Post
    Iron X or similar iron remover. Their tiny bits of iron/metals imbedded in the paint by industrial fallout. Clay will sheer them to the surface but an iron remover will change them chemically so they can be rinsed away.
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    Yup, problem solved. Iron X will remove your wax, so be sure to re-wax.

    Oh, and be sure to be up-wind as it smells terrible (rotten eggs).

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    Re: Tiny rust spots

    you can aslo use a clay bar if you prefer

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    you can aslo use a clay bar if you prefer
    Clay might remove some, but not all iron in the clear coat. At best, clay will just shear off the tops. You need a chemical dissolver.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    Clay might remove some, but not all iron in the clear coat. At best, clay will just shear off the tops. You need a chemical dissolver.
    It smells bad but it is the best tool for the job! Like I said, clay will sheer off the surface level but iron decon will get it below the surface.

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    Re: Tiny rust spots

    Thanks for all your help. I used Iron X than I used a clay bar and it looks much better. Here is a before and after pic of the area.

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    Since GYEON Q2M clay is extremely chemical resistant, I use GYEON Q2M Iron as clay lube on these spots—this particular combination is spectacular.

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