1stdodge

I noticed a few rust spots about the size of a pin-head in the bed of my new Mega-Cab. I also notices a nick in the side of the tailgate that is also showing rust. Don't they use galvanized steel on a $49000 truck ?

Lrdchaos

Why would they....that would cut into their 20g profit per truck...

neveragain

Something I thought of years ago, was putting a small amount of Nickel and other alloys in steel and makeing it low grade stainless steel.Sorry I am not better informed on metalerugy just a thought I have had for years.There must be a combination that would work.

Jonesey

If the pin-head sized spots weren't nicks to begin with, it could be rail dust if your truck got a train ride. This is a reported problem. My previous Gen II had it all over the tailgate. It can be removed with a clay bar or a cleaner and then waxed. An 06 should not be rusting already.

chromegrill

I'd say its rail dust. All manufactures use galvannealed steel, which is pretty much the same as galvanized, with a little iron added to the hot mix to improve paintability.

1stdodge

Rail dust.....I guess that makes sense.
Thanks for the input.

Red3quarter

I know its not a 3 gen dodge truck but my mom got a 2006 chrysler 300C this past fall and the first time it got washed i did it for her (60 miles on the Odo). Well the hood and roof had the same rail dust spots on it. I used a claybar too and it came right off and now you can't tell it was ever there. Kinda sucks though, you buy a truck or car that cost alot of money and there is crap all over the finish.
matt