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Old May 14, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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I have little rust like specs in my paint. When you go up real close you can see it?? anyone else have this problem. Im learning now that the paint sucks!
Old May 14, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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I have what looks like little rust marks on some parts of my car... but the oddest part is that it's usually on plastic like my sideskirts or something.
Old May 14, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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yeah mine is white and its all over, its a 2007 and ive only had it for 2 months. it came from the dealer that way. Im going to the dealer tomorrow screw that.
Old May 14, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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Ya, if it came from the dealer like that, you shouldn't have accepted delivery.

Chances are that it's just from riding on the delivery truck though. Most likely will buff out and be fine - not necessarily a paint problem. Hard to say though.

But definitely take it back and talk about it.
Old May 14, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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I have a tC and it has paint too!!....lol....Sorry for not having anything important to say!
Old May 14, 2007 | 01:11 AM
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yeah ima bring it back tomorrow, thats bull! otherwise i love the car, was a honda guy but i hated when they got stolen 2 TIMES lol
Old May 14, 2007 | 02:22 AM
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Would help if you were more spec. what color do you have? My friend has super white with little rust looking spots.
Old May 14, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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most likely the spots came from another source and are not from your car. Just wax and hopefuly youll be fine
Old May 14, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Probably just rail dust. Buy yourself a clay bar kit and spend some time on it. It'll go away.
Old May 14, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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I just got rid of all the rust looking specks on my wifes tC last week. A clay bar and some time did the trick for me.
Old May 14, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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^^^

I was about to say that. Clay bar it and see if it comes back; there's constantly small dark spots in my SW paint, typically all road dirt (or another rock chip *joy*). If it does come back, show no mercy to a dealer/Toyota corporate.
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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yeah mine is superwhite, im going to try this clay bar thing. Where do i get that?
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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My blizzard pearl paint has the same spots.
But they stood no chance against the good ol' claybar.
bwhahahaha
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by southpole12
yeah mine is superwhite, im going to try this clay bar thing. Where do i get that?
Check your local parts stores cleaning section. I use Meguiars products but have used others clay bars as well (Mothers worked well). Be sure to at least wax it after you clay bar. My routine for using clay bar: Wash, clay, paint cleaner, polish, and wax.
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Do you happen to park near trees??? cuz that will be who is puttin all them lil spots on ur cars...
of course road debris can do it too....
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by PLASMICxTC
Do you happen to park near trees??? cuz that will be who is puttin all them lil spots on ur cars...
of course road debris can do it too....
Those are pollen spots. They can be easily removed with your thumb nail!
Old May 14, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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i agree with ZlineDavid. clay bar the exterior and see how it turns out.
Old May 15, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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no its from the factory so the dealer is going to detail it for free.
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