Rusty water stain on exterior - how to remove?

JP2558
JP2558 Member Posts: 237
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The water hookup where we last camped left a water stain running from hose
hookup down to the trim. I tried straight white vinegar and that didn't work so I tried some lighter fluid and neither worked to remove this rust stain. Suggestions? My next option is Goo Gone but I'm afraid that might actually eat the finish.

Thanks, Jerry 
 
2019 Honda Pilot AWD and 2018 T@B 320-CS hanging out on the left edge of Lake Erie.
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  • Bayliss
    Bayliss Member Posts: 1,496
    @JP2558, I would give some cleaner wax (like Meguiars) a try.  I use Meguiars to wax my T@B (body and trim) and it works great.

    (I don't believe Goo Gone will be a problem with the finish, but I doubt it would remove a rust stain since that is not what it is designed for . . . . . . . . BUT, like any other chemical/substance, test it out first on an inconspicuous area, just to be safe.)
    2019 T@B 320 S Boondock Lite; 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4x4
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    Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)


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  • mona
    mona Member Posts: 246
    Same experience. Awesome will remove stain on trim and side. I think I used glass top stove cleaner or liquid barkeepers friend on keder rail. 
    2015 T@b S Max  white with silver trim. 2018 GC Trailhawk. 
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  • JP2558
    JP2558 Member Posts: 237
    @Bayliss - Thanks for the Meguiars tip - that did the job!

    Thanks, Jerry 
     
    2019 Honda Pilot AWD and 2018 T@B 320-CS hanging out on the left edge of Lake Erie.
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  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431
    Peanut butter works on removing sap and tar from the TaB side.  You outfit on, let it dry and rub off.
    cheers
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
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