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Just as a matter of interest: I was cleaning my FIAT 500 this week and, horror of horrors, saw “dreaded orange pinprick spots.” My car has been treated and cleaned by hand on a regular basis. Having owed many small Fiat cars for over twenty years and have got to know the faults, has the Fiat rust returned in a different form I ask myself? I do hope not.
Asked on 25 July 2009 by
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Honest John
Might be metallic particles from brake dust. A weak solution of oxalic acid might get it off, but this is better done by a professional in case you take the paint off. Once repaired, use several coats of Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection. My Bossa Nova White 500 is 16 months old and shows no sign of any problem.
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