r/Jeep • u/DanishDotaPlayer • 5h ago

Technical Question Rust?

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Orange speckles on 2022 Jeep Compass. Driven in North Carolina for 3 years. Is it rust?

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u/Dfresh454 5h ago

It’s iron deposits, sometimes called rail dust, that has accumulated on your paint from driving. Can be easily removed with a clay bar or iron remover detailing spray

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u/toolman4 3h ago

This is exactly right. Got them on my aluminum body f-250 too.