High Gloss Black trim stains removal/damaged?

pragueX5 · 06-05-2016, 05:17 PM

I have the black high gloss trimm around my car and just noticed its pretty seriously messed up by stains from winshield insect remover spray?
wher the spray micro drops landed there is a mark on the trim ....looks like "acid eaten out"

tried to polish it away with hardly any results. tyre shine oil helps a little but thats only for the visual effect untils its washed away.....

I am sure there is ton of people with such issue......

will post pic later but I am sure you get the idea....

P1 · 06-05-2016, 05:57 PM

Polish should get it out. What did you use?

pragueX5 · 06-05-2016, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Polish should get it out. What did you use?

just some cheap regular car shine polish and microfiber cloth

I am thinking about getting "chrome" polish? would that help?

Diper · 06-05-2016, 09:34 PM

I ordered the alu trim because one of my best friends had the black gloss trim and showed your mentioned marks after frequent use of a carwash centre. He has not been able to remove them, maybe a detailer could, but once asked the detailer stated it was a well known BMW issue. I have the black gloss trim on the B pillars, so right in your face. For this reason it will always be a handwash car, and not using any agressive soaps.

P1 · 06-05-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pragueX5

just some cheap regular car shine polish and microfiber cloth

I am thinking about getting "chrome" polish? would that help?

Chrome polish? No, probably not. Buy some Menzerna polish and see if that does the trick. Bit of a shame to buy an entire bottle for a small area though, but I think you can buy them in very small bottles.

stewy604 · 06-06-2016, 03:14 PM

I've had to polish mine a few times now (dealer did it the first time). Polish then a coat of wax usually keeps them looking good for a few months. I don't do it any more, but the times I took it through the touchless car wash ruined them immediately (purple stains / drip marks), I'm assuming due to the strong detergents used.

P1 · 06-06-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by stewy604

I've had to polish mine a few times now (dealer did it the first time). Polish then a coat of wax usually keeps them looking good for a few months. I don't do it any more, but the times I took it through the touchless car wash ruined them immediately (purple stains / drip marks), I'm assuming due to the strong detergents used.

You all need to start using some better car wash shampoos! I've always used Duragloss 901 and have never had an issues, with any of my BMWs.

iconoclast · 06-06-2016, 03:23 PM

the same items that are used on hard water stains could be used on this. providing you're referring to the speckled effect you get on the trim from various automated car washes.

crackerjack15 · 06-06-2016, 04:17 PM

I use "mothers" wax in the can and the marks come right off after the car wash detergent leaves streaks. I would think any good wax that has a mild polishing agent should work.

stewy604 · 06-06-2016, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

You all need to start using some better car wash shampoos! I've always used Duragloss 901 and have never had an issues, with any of my BMWs.

The hand wash products I use at home aren't the issue, it was when I had used a touchless (automatic) gas station car wash where it had caused the problems.

iconoclast · 06-06-2016, 04:53 PM

exactly, it is residue from the spray wax / rain-x products. they're not wiped off and create a speckled effect on certain trim pieces. if you run a matte paint vehicle through it it is an insane chore to remove.

woosolow · 06-08-2016, 02:06 PM

exactly happens on my f15 x5 as well. but surprisingly less marks on my f80 m3, any clue or suggestion?

pragueX5 · 06-08-2016, 03:22 PM

well simply too agressive chemicals suchs as bugs/insect removals window wash sprays and some car wash stuff "seems to "oxidize" or react on the top layer of the high gloss trimms.

point is whats the fix?

teodorjelev · 06-08-2016, 03:46 PM

I use only this and I am very happy!
Chrompolitur, 75 ml

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Teilenummer 82149400890
Hauptkategorie Automotive Chemicals
Unterkategorie Reinigungs- und Pflegeprodukte

http://www.leebmann24.de/chrompolitur-75-ml.html

This product is a BMW and you can buy it from any dealer of BMW!

imahobo · 06-08-2016, 05:01 PM

I had a similar issue with blotches and staining. I used the Klasse sealant and it looked as good as new.

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pragueX5 Second Lieutenant 156 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M 40d mildhybrid Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: PRAGUE, Czech Rep. iTrader: (0)	High Gloss Black trim stains removal/damaged? I have the black high gloss trimm around my car and just noticed its pretty seriously messed up by stains from winshield insect remover spray? wher the spray micro drops landed there is a mark on the trim ....looks like "acid eaten out" tried to polish it away with hardly any results. tyre shine oil helps a little but thats only for the visual effect untils its washed away..... I am sure there is ton of people with such issue...... will post pic later but I am sure you get the idea....
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Diper Private First Class 47 Rep 168 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 3.0d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Netherlands, Europe iTrader: (0)	I ordered the alu trim because one of my best friends had the black gloss trim and showed your mentioned marks after frequent use of a carwash centre. He has not been able to remove them, maybe a detailer could, but once asked the detailer stated it was a well known BMW issue. I have the black gloss trim on the B pillars, so right in your face. For this reason it will always be a handwash car, and not using any agressive soaps.
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crackerjack15 Captain 842 Rep 993 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	I use "mothers" wax in the can and the marks come right off after the car wash detergent leaves streaks. I would think any good wax that has a mild polishing agent should work.
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iconoclast Self-Deprecating Narcissist 7266 Rep 6,561 Posts Drives: Audi BMW Ferrari LR MB Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: In, Out & Around... iTrader: (1)	exactly, it is residue from the spray wax / rain-x products. they're not wiped off and create a speckled effect on certain trim pieces. if you run a matte paint vehicle through it it is an insane chore to remove. __________________ http://www.instagram.com/_.iconoclast/
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woosolow First Lieutenant 62 Rep 357 Posts Drives: BMW F80 (2015 M3) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	exactly happens on my f15 x5 as well. but surprisingly less marks on my f80 m3, any clue or suggestion?
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pragueX5 Second Lieutenant 156 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M 40d mildhybrid Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: PRAGUE, Czech Rep. iTrader: (0)	well simply too agressive chemicals suchs as bugs/insect removals window wash sprays and some car wash stuff "seems to "oxidize" or react on the top layer of the high gloss trimms. point is whats the fix?
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imahobo Private 11 Rep 51 Posts Drives: F85 X5M, 991TT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I had a similar issue with blotches and staining. I used the Klasse sealant and it looked as good as new. Attached Images
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