Little spots (rust?) all over AW e92

Abdullah28 · 05-10-2012, 11:42 AM

Hello! First post here. I recently got a new baby 2009 335xi coupe in Alpine White (absolutely love it). From your everyday view of the car it looks beautiful however while debadging the 335i and xdrive badges I noticed there are little tiny rust colored specs around most parts of the car. They are very very small but when close enough it's quite unpleasing to the eye. I tried to search for people with similar cases and from what I could find it seems people suggest claybar to get rid of them? Just wanted to make sure that is correct. Is this a known issue and will the claybar and fresh coat of wax take care of it? I think it might be due to being in Germany there arent many places to park under cover so cars are exposed to the elements very frequently. If this seems very odd I can take pictures for you all to see what I'm talking about. Any help appreciated Thanks!

raceyBMW · 05-10-2012, 12:00 PM

Claybar or Iron-X if its iron based (brake dust).

abhishriv · 05-10-2012, 12:21 PM

its little particles of brake dust and other iron which has emedded into your paint, i have it too and removed it using ironx and a claybar.

Drolly00 · 05-10-2012, 03:26 PM

I had a white Lexus IS 300 and I had to remove the little dots of rust each spring with a clay bar. Once you get all of them off use a cleaner wax when you start to see them form again.

Abdullah28 · 05-10-2012, 05:40 PM

Thank you guys for the responses, looks like I will need to get a clay bar. I've read good things about Zaino products, any opinions?

Detailed Image · 05-10-2012, 08:48 PM

The CarPro Iron X Iron Remover is a faster way to remove brake dust deposits and other build ups on the surface. I absolutely love this product and highly recommend it!

After that you can also use a clay bar (i.e. DI Accessories Gentle Fine Grade Clay)or the NanoSkin AutoScrub Fine Foam Pad for a more thorough cleaning afterward. We offer 10% off at www.DetailedImage.com if interested with the coupon code e90post. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to help.

Greg @ DI

IancoleTX · 05-11-2012, 09:23 AM

Dude, trust me on this. Use Sonax or Iron-X to do the bulk of the work before you go at it with a clay bar. Clay bar alone will take hours of work to get those little bastard deposits off. Cheap investment to save lots of labor.

mashimarho · 05-15-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by IancoleTX

Dude, trust me on this. Use Sonax or Iron-X to do the bulk of the work before you go at it with a clay bar. Clay bar alone will take hours of work to get those little bastard deposits off. Cheap investment to save lots of labor.

What this guy said.
Those specs are not rust.
They are BEEE POOOO

IancoleTX · 05-16-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

What this guy said.
Those specs are not rust.
They are BEEE POOOO

The deposits that I am talking about are metallic, and concentrated on the sides and rear of the vehicle. Definitely brake dust.

snowman81 · 05-16-2012, 12:19 PM

I've never personally used Zaino, but I've heard pretty good things about it. I do know it can be a bit pricey though. I've just started using Blackfire Wet Diamond and it's great. It's a sealant, and although I can't attest to its longevity, it's supposed to protect your car for a minimum of 6 months. It's really easy to apply and left the finish feeling smooth and slick when I was done. I used it on both mine and my wifes cars and it'll be my "go to" paint protection from now on.

05-10-2012, 11:42 AM	#1
Abdullah28 New Member 3 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E92 AW Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Little spots (rust?) all over AW e92 Hello! First post here. I recently got a new baby 2009 335xi coupe in Alpine White (absolutely love it). From your everyday view of the car it looks beautiful however while debadging the 335i and xdrive badges I noticed there are little tiny rust colored specs around most parts of the car. They are very very small but when close enough it's quite unpleasing to the eye. I tried to search for people with similar cases and from what I could find it seems people suggest claybar to get rid of them? Just wanted to make sure that is correct. Is this a known issue and will the claybar and fresh coat of wax take care of it? I think it might be due to being in Germany there arent many places to park under cover so cars are exposed to the elements very frequently. If this seems very odd I can take pictures for you all to see what I'm talking about. Any help appreciated Thanks!
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raceyBMW king of the hills 92 Rep 2,915 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	Claybar or Iron-X if its iron based (brake dust).
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abhishriv Major 100 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	its little particles of brake dust and other iron which has emedded into your paint, i have it too and removed it using ironx and a claybar.
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Drolly00 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2014 335i 6MT M sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	I had a white Lexus IS 300 and I had to remove the little dots of rust each spring with a clay bar. Once you get all of them off use a cleaner wax when you start to see them form again.
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05-10-2012, 05:40 PM	#5
Abdullah28 New Member 3 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E92 AW Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys for the responses, looks like I will need to get a clay bar. I've read good things about Zaino products, any opinions?
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Detailed Image 360 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	The CarPro Iron X Iron Remover is a faster way to remove brake dust deposits and other build ups on the surface. I absolutely love this product and highly recommend it! After that you can also use a clay bar (i.e. DI Accessories Gentle Fine Grade Clay)or the NanoSkin AutoScrub Fine Foam Pad for a more thorough cleaning afterward. We offer 10% off at www.DetailedImage.com if interested with the coupon code e90post. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to help. Greg @ DI
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05-11-2012, 09:23 AM	#7
IancoleTX Dillo boxers 272 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (14)	Dude, trust me on this. Use Sonax or Iron-X to do the bulk of the work before you go at it with a clay bar. Clay bar alone will take hours of work to get those little bastard deposits off. Cheap investment to save lots of labor. __________________ 2019 M5C Matte MBB / Tartufo
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snowman81 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: VA Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	I've never personally used Zaino, but I've heard pretty good things about it. I do know it can be a bit pricey though. I've just started using Blackfire Wet Diamond and it's great. It's a sealant, and although I can't attest to its longevity, it's supposed to protect your car for a minimum of 6 months. It's really easy to apply and left the finish feeling smooth and slick when I was done. I used it on both mine and my wifes cars and it'll be my "go to" paint protection from now on. __________________ Detailed Image Home Page
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