Micro rust spots on tailgate- anyone else?

[36bound]

Hi Gang,

While giving my 2012 Trail Edition a good look-over I discovered what appears to be a dozen or so micro-sized (smaller than a pin head) spots of rust. At first I thought that they might be metallic dust from brake pads, but they are not on the paint; they are IN the paint.

Generally stated, these rust specs appear to be in close proximity to the 4Runner logo. This is a garage kept vehicle that I have paint sealed twice each year- and I keep it immaculate. My other vehicle is a seven year old Wrangler Sahara that doesn't have a spot of rust on it. Go figure.

Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how did you addresses it beyond the obvious (detail and waxing)?

Frustrated in MI!

 

[JayceeP]

Have you tried a clay bar? If so, and it didn't work because the deposits are embedded, try some Iron-X.

 

[IAmTodd]

I have these on the back of mine. I've fixed 3 of the larger ones my sanding out the rust and filling with touch up paint. I have 3 or so more to do as well. They almost look like stone chips.

 

[Whiplash Willy]

Have you tried a clay bar? If so, and it didn't work because the deposits are embedded, try some Iron-X.

Word on the Iron-X!

Review: CarPro Iron X - Product Reviews - Autopia

But how about some pics of the rust, it may help us determine if it is iron specs sitting on the clear, or exposed sheet metal rusting.

 

[GUIL-BOT]

I have the same 2012 SR5 ... Not quite sure how these got there....

 

[TheLast13]

Take it to the dealer and have it fixed under warranty. Its obviously not a rock chip and the factory paint warranty should apply to it.

Its apparently a common problem on the 5th gens.

 

[Donkey]

Previous thread on the subject here:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/163350-rust-starting-my-lift-gate-already-%-*-$.html