What the yellow spots in the spare tire well is? Rust?

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    I just buy it today. It was made in 09/2025. 2026 Prius LE.
     
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    Is that your photo or something off the internet?
     
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    can you see my photo? I can see the photo without log in.
     
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    This has been discussed in other gen5 threads. As I recall, this is not rust but discoloration caused by residue/contamination left on the metal prior to painting. Simply a cosmetic issue; no need to be alarmed.
     
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    Poor preparation prior to painting?

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    From @daisy555 picture in the link, looks like the same sort of pre-paint debris present:

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    The still painted but bubbly zones, next to rust?

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    #7 Mendel Leisk, Dec 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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    Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! I got it.

    Thank you for your reply!!!!!!

    I think if the paint is intact, it would not be rust in the future. Because below the bubbly zones just some debris.
     
    #8 Axl, Dec 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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