Weird rust spots on my M3

[NYCMCBM3]

ok so i haven't washed my car in 2 weeks, and just got it washed today , but it still looks dirty , i see orange rust spots all over the bumpers , i tried using some windex on a cloth to try and clean it (all i had at the time ) and it works (kinda) , but i have to rub it really hard ,anyone know of something i can use to clean it off?


my car is only like 4 months old ,maybe i have to take it in to get detailed and waxed ?

[Daft]

The bumpers aren't metal. You sure it isn't road debris/dirt?

[NYCMCBM3]

im not sure if its rust , it kinda looks like it tho , and its very hard to come off , kinda looks like burn marks or its toasted or something


ill take some pics on monday with my d90


u think the would cover that tho?

[NYCMCBM3]

Originally Posted by Daft

The bumpers aren't metal. You sure it isn't road debris/dirt?

yea i know, but it looks just like rust, im not saying it is rust but it looks like it, it is like debris/ dirt, but its really hard to come off, what can i use as a good cleaner than wouldn't damage the paint?

[ThunderMoose]

Originally Posted by NycE93M3

kinda looks like burn marks or its toasted or something

You get those any time you toast someone off the line

[NYCMCBM3]

Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

You get those any time you toast someone off the line

[NYCMCBM3]

maybe its the exhaust heat that like baked it on there, cuz the front bumper is easy to clean all the marks

so far using the windex and the microfiber cloth cleaned most of it off

[endofanera7]

You and your nonsense thread again...Sometimes I wonder if you're making all these up to troll the forum.

[ThunderMoose]

Originally Posted by NycE93M3

it's called humor my friend

[KJM3]

rail dust?

If it is clay bar.

[NYCMCBM3]

Originally Posted by endofanera7

You and your nonsense thread again...Sometimes I wonder if you're making all these up to troll the forum.

im not its the truth -.-

[NYCMCBM3]

Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

it's called humor my friend

[G_Anders]

Rail dust

[NYCMCBM3]

what is rail dust?

[NYCMCBM3]

[ersin]

Like others said, I think its rail dust. Clay it. This needs to be done even on a brand new car. I've never heard of dealers actually treating the finish right otherwise they'd do this. Then after the clay, polish and wax or apply a protectant.

This thread should go in the detailing section.


Cheers.

[NYCMCBM3]

^thanks

[_Jono_]

yes its just dust...i have it on my bumpers too.

[NYCMCBM3]

i also noticed i have like two tiny paint chips on my bumper as well , i know i never backed into anyone , so it must of been someone bumping my rear =(

has anyone ever considered putting one of those bumper guard on a m3? or is it against the M3 law book =]

[JayeJaymes]

dude i would definitely put a bumper guard both front and rear lol, if i lived in ny and drove in the city alot i'd clear bra my whole car

[gemini330zhp]

Clay Bar is your friend. My 2006 E46 M3 Alpine white had the same specs. Clay Bar will take them right off!!!

[NYCMCBM3]

Originally Posted by JayRob

dude i would definitely put a bumper guard both front and rear lol, if i lived in ny and drove in the city alot i'd clear bra my whole car

i know man i gotta get the clear bra for sure, im gonna get my rear bumper repainted next summer and put the clear bra for sure