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summerhouse
Jul 29, 2013Explorer
It is usually referred to as 'rail dust', though it encompasses more then that. The term originated from new cars being transported cross country by railroad. The new cars would have those tiny specks on them from being transported by rail and then transport vehicles. I have always heard the dust is metallic in nature and as it oxidizes (rusts), it becomes visible to the eye. I had a white car that about drove me crazy. I had that car four years and 'clay balled' it every spring and fall. Not too bad a job done frequently.
I haven't heard of anything else that works as effectively.
I haven't heard of anything else that works as effectively.
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