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Old 06-19-19, 02:42 PM
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Default Orange spots on my white bumper

So i have a 2015 GS350 F-Sport Ultra white. I noticed some yellow/orange spots (really small) on my rear bumper tried cleaning it off with no success. Anyways it seems like it's rail dust and as such i have ordered some Iron X to help remove it but it won't come for a few days. Any ideas on other ways to remove this really don't want to wait as it bothers me big time.

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In my experience, just wait for the IronX.
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Try clay bar
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In my experience that's rail dust, tiny iron particles that stick to the clear coat and rust. Do you happen to park near a train station?

Happened to me once. I parked under an elevated train platform and got those orange spots all over my starfire pearl.

The Iron X will take care of it, just follow the instructions
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Originally Posted by jdpdata
Try clay bar
Thanks will look into that as I don't have any on hand at the moment ran out.
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Originally Posted by SPM14430
In my experience that's rail dust, tiny iron particles that stick to the clear coat and rust. Do you happen to park near a train station?

Happened to me once. I parked under an elevated train platform and got those orange spots all over my starfire pearl.

The Iron X will take care of it, just follow the instructions
I park near the GO station(its a train station) so perhaps that may have caused it but I always try to park as far as I can from it and this is the first time its occurred. I drive through several places with construction so maybe that had some affect who knows. Anyways thanks looks like i'll be waiting for that Iron X need these nasty little spots gone asap.
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Don't worry, the Iron X will take care of the spots. Spray on and let it sit for recommend time. The spots will turn purple, that's how you'll know it's working. You will be surprised how much contaminants are on the clear coat.

If you have the time, clay bar entire car afterwards and then apply your favorite wax. Car will be as good as new.
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Maybe get a ceramic coating on it after ya clean it up.
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Like others have said, clay bar is quick and easy.
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Is it on your bottom bumper by the wheel well? Could be tire shine. I had that issue before. If it’s that it’ll fade away on its own.
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It’s called industrial fallout. Clay it and ceramic coat the car. It’ll clean off easier then.
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Originally Posted by gs350lex
I park near the GO station(its a train station) so perhaps that may have caused it but I always try to park as far as I can from it and this is the first time its occurred. I drive through several places with construction so maybe that had some affect who knows. Anyways thanks looks like i'll be waiting for that Iron X need these nasty little spots gone asap.
I have it all over my GS as well. as others mentioned, clay bar takes care of it, make sure to seal the paint afterwards.
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Clay bar, make sure to use plenty of lube (car wash soap works fine, don't use dish detergent)
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Could you post some pictures? I have some odd circles on my rear bumper as well that are pinkish/orangeish
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Originally Posted by RusoArmo
Could you post some pictures? I have some odd circles on my rear bumper as well that are pinkish/orangeish






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