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#1 ·
First of all, is it chrome? or polished aluminum? polished stainless? second, I noticed some specks that kinda look like rust(dont think it is,just looks kinda like it) on the one side. tried picking them off but didnt seem to come off. Also tried the wax i was using, still didnt come off.. Just got the jeep less than a week ago and it had some specks on the paint too from transport(i picked/cleaned them off while applying a coat of wax). Wondering what i can use on the trim around the windows to clean this off?
 
#2 ·
First of all, is it chrome? or polished aluminum? polished stainless? second, I noticed some specks that kinda look like rust(dont think it is,just looks kinda like it) on the one side. tried picking them off but didnt seem to come off. Also tried the wax i was using, still didnt come off.. Just got the jeep less than a week ago and it had some specks on the paint too from transport(i picked/cleaned them off while applying a coat of wax). Wondering what i can use on the trim around the windows to clean this off?
Clay bar.
 
#4 ·
Thanks!..that makes sense it does look orangish tint like rust which i really is from the rail... so clay bar should take care of it then? I don't have one..but i do have mequiars cleaner wax..think that would do the trick? thanks guys for the suggestion and link!
 
#6 ·
Detailed Image is a sponsor here and that write up would seem to say to me that the Iron X is a neutralizer that would help tremendously in removing the "rail dust" before you clay the surface and thereby get a better result. Why not email them and see what they have to say about the rail dust, if that is what it is? I am sure they could help you identify the substance you are looking at in your paint and trim before you go after it and help you find the right solution to your problem. I wouldn't want to make a bad situation worse. These guys are experts.
 
#9 ·
I'm not too sure about that. It doesn't look the same. And the dings (from transit) in mine tell me it's not plastic or platichrome.. But it also doesn't look as "chrome" as my Harley chrome so I wonder if it's polished something...
 
#8 ·
Angler I will contact them! Thanks agai for the link. I have been wonderig for yrs why my white Tacoma has little rust looking specks on it. makes sense thatia probably brake dust. And the jeep would def be rail dust since it only has 185 miles on it. I saw in on the the threads about a dealer takin 4 days to prep someone's jeep with clay bar. I wish my dealer was that picky cause I am...
 
#12 ·
That might have been one of my post. When my dealer called me last Tuesday to tell me about my Jeep being released and scheduled for shipping, etc, I asked how long I would take for them to get it ready and he replied it would take at least 4 hours to remove the rail dust with a clay bar. Having read that link I sent about rail dust and claying a new car along with your comments just put the pieces together. I wish you the best with it as it appears we are both just as particular about our vehicles!
 
#11 · (Edited)
:thumbsup: and to add to that, it definitely looks different than the plasticrhome on the chrome mirrors, grille and door handles
 
#13 ·
For whatever it's worth, I'm currently having various "chrome" pieces on my Overland painted by a high-end body shop. They believe the window surround is stainless, and wanted nothing to do with painting it, as apparently paint tends not to adhere well to stainless.
 
#14 ·
Reviving this thread. I just took delivery and always ask the dealer to NOT wash or clean it up in any way. I enjoy doing that myself. Anyway I have those rust specs on my chrome trim and was getting ready to clay bar myself. Wondering if I can get ironx or something similar locally rather than waiting to buy on the internet.

Has anyone had success removing this stuff without ironX?
 
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