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05-10-2008, 08:42 PM | #1 |
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how to clean black strip around windows?
The black stripping around the door windows and around the rear windows of my coupe have pain in the neck water spots. Any advice on removing them?Ive tried wax and no good.
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06-23-2008, 11:52 AM | #2 |
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I used Mothers Back to Black over the weekend. Its better than it was before but not perfect by any means. I will try a second coat this weekend
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Smartwax worked wonders for my clients vehicles. Or a very light polish... I hope you are talking about the black glossy trim that is between the windows on the coupe...
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06-29-2008, 05:26 PM | #6 |
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use Ducky to remove waterspots- avail at most boat shops.
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07-13-2009, 07:14 PM | #8 |
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Found this out by accident today. While applying rainx to the windows, I had some overspray on the trim and noted it removed the water spots. Try a small spot and see what you think.
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03-22-2010, 10:36 AM | #9 |
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Anyone figure out what works on removing this? I've tried washing it and everything and it just won't rub off. It's like technicolor. If there's no option I'm having BMW replace it under warranty.
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P21S TAW...... Works great on all back trim!!!!
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06-16-2010, 01:37 AM | #12 |
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The shadowline trim is crap!! I have it on my 135i and it is ALWAYS messed up. Even when I wax it, it still wont protect the trim. There is actually an advisory out that states bmw to wax it and not replace it. I had my dealership try to get it out but they couldnt. I had them replace the trim...but, get this. On the 135i they had to replace the WHOLE side rear WINDOW!! The trim and window are one piece..isnt that a load of crap!
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06-16-2010, 04:41 PM | #13 |
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Since we're on the topic of the black trim.. I noticed I have some light scratches on mine -- probably from when the dealer cleaned it. Anyone know how to safely get it out?
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06-16-2010, 06:51 PM | #14 |
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Just slide your fingers in the grove on top of the trim, and apply pressure while slowly pulling it out. use you fingers as a wedge and keep sliding them down until the trip pops out. As for the trim at the base of the front window, put the window down about half way and put a strip of painters tape on the trim and the window for the whole length. when you put the windows up a bit, the trim will come with it. It sounds crazy, but its the safest way so you dont have to pry it out.
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06-16-2010, 10:51 PM | #16 |
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I know how to fix the technicolor issue,
first use meg plastX (plastic cleaner) to clean then wax it with a couple of layers of a hard wax, I use zymol concours but it doesn't have to be that fancy, collonite or another will probably work as well. finally, always hand wash the car, I have found it does the technicolor effect only when going through touchless car washes, probably due to the harsh cleaners used. let me know how it works out cheers |
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06-17-2010, 09:17 AM | #17 |
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I second e90m3s comment. I go to a touchless wash (they never scratch my car) and its no doubt the chemicals in the soap. As stupid as this is, I now bring painters tape and tape off the trim when going there.
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06-17-2010, 09:41 AM | #18 |
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Just use regular old window cleaner
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06-17-2010, 10:24 AM | #19 |
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You need to use a true polish. If it looks like a rainbow that's because of the soap your'e using, or more likely, the soap the car wash you're going to is using.
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06-17-2010, 10:28 AM | #20 |
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I have tried everything and anything in here. Nothing works. I've used meguiars gold class, turtle wax, and zaino. Nothing seems to help/make it better. My top bars that run parallel to the roof (with the bike rack attachment points) are fine and it's the same material from what I hear. I took it to the dealer and they said it's enviromental and they will replace it under waranty because there is no fix for this.
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Water spots on my window trim on 2014 435i. Showed up just recently. Any advice?
Need help. Spots showed up recently and I tried several things at my work and nothing seemed to fix them.
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