1991-1999 Saturn Vehicles
Paint surface has bumps or rust colored spots.
Rail dust, which comes from tiny iron particles produced from the friction between the train wheels and the track gets deposited on the surface of the paint. Iron dust can get deposited on the surface of the paint if the vehicle is stored near any operation producing iron dust such a steel ore yard. Rail and/or iron dust can either lay on top of, or be imbedded into the paint surface.
Since the severity of the condition varies from area-to-area, proper diagnosis of the extent of the damage is critical to the success of the repairs. Diagnosis should be performed on horizontal surfaces, hood, roof, rear compartment lid, after it has been properly cleaned.
There are 2 types of repair materials recommended by Saturn to repair rail and/or iron dust damage.
Rail dust remover<oxyalic acid, is an acidic substance containing chemicals
that will break down the iron particles embedded in the finish. When working with,
use the necessary safety equipment, including gloves and goggles. Follow the manufacturers
directions closely because it may require special handling and disposal.Caution
Regardless of the materials used, follow the manufacturer's directions for application and safety. If upon inspection, some particles are still present, the various manufacturer's processes can be repeated.
After the removal process, small pits may remain in the clearcoat, and can be corrected in most cases with a finish/polish operation. Refer to Clearcoat Repair without Refinishing in the General Information section of the Body/Collision service manual.
No matter which remover is used, always perform the following procedures prior
to using the remover. Once the damage has been repaired, the final step in the repair process involves
polishing the repaired area of the vehicle.Important
Rail Dust Remover Manufacturers
DISCLAIMER: We believe these sources and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products. Saturn Corporation does not endorse, indicate preference for, or assume any responsibility for the product from these firms, or for any such item which may be available for other sources.
Use Below or Equivalent:
Auto-Magic's Clay-Magic™ | Fallout Gel #E038 |
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Auto_wax Company, Inc. | Car Bright Corporation |
Telephone #1-800-826-0828 | Telephone #1-800-347-2439 |
If the rail and/or iron dust remover is not available in your area, call one of the numbers listed above for a distributor near your location.
CLAIM INFORMATION | To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn dealer System as follows: | |||
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-- | Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time |
-- | VW | Rail Dust Damage -- Repair | A5575 | 0.650 hrs |
Although rail and /or iron dust is not the result of any defect in the materials or workmanship, Saturn will correct the condition on vehicles during the pre-delivery process.
In certain cases where the vehicle finish is severely damaged and the actual
repair time exceeds the published time, the additional time should be submitted in
the Other Labor Hours field. | ||||
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