Paint issue?

Stonefish · Feb 17, 2013

Hello,

I've had my 2009 3.0 TDi (Ibis white) for 2 weeks and decided to wash it. To my horror I noticed loads of small orangey brown specks near the bottom of both front wings and doors. In the old days of mark II escorts I would consider it rusting from below but I thought these Audi's were galvanized. Is this a known paint issue or the effect of contamination/brake dust on the surface???

Thanks in advance.

hades- · Feb 17, 2013

is it tar ?

Stonefish · Feb 17, 2013

Hello bez101,

No, this is definitely rust coloured. I'll try and get a piccy.

IanFM · Feb 17, 2013

It might be needing clayed. It could be small bits of metal that get stuck in/on the paint and start to rust over time?

Spr0cket · Feb 17, 2013

I believe not unusual...just more visible on the white cars. Tends to be from sitting around in industrial areas catching all the crud and pollutants from air.

As suggested, should be removable with clay and then apply a layer of your favourite finish.

Stonefish · Feb 17, 2013

Thanks everyone. Problem solved. I bought a T-Cut clay bar kit from Halfords and it removed the rusty marks a treat.

IanFM · Feb 17, 2013

Woo hoo I feel useful on here for a change. Lol

Glad you got it sorted buddy!

Audi Dynamik · Feb 17, 2013

This once happened on the Wifes White A5 on the Rear, i polished them all away with super resin and have never seen them since.

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