"Chrome" trim pieces discoloration
A couple of them have become slightly "polarized", while a couple others seems to have lost their shiny aluminum color altogether, replaced by a powdery, mikly residue. Last time the dealer had to replace them.
Is there a product that can can restore them? I know for a fact that the ones around the windows are real metal, while the ones between the rear bumper and trunk lid are "plasticized". Anyone has had experience? |
Yes.
No one, that I know of, has a definitive solution.
I *think* they're clear-coated, and what is needed is to abrade off the clear coat, then al-polish the trim, then wax/Klasse the heck out of them to prevent them from oxidizing. But haven't put in the elbow grease to test this hypothesis. |
how do you abrade? how do you al-polish?
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If you want to try black, this works great...
.. have had it on for over a year now around S6 window trim and it shows no signs of fading, pealing, discoloring at all, even thru the last chgo winter.
<img src="http://www.midwayautosupply.com/images/trimbrite/t9005_3X.jpg"> Stretches very easy to apply seamlessly for a powder coat appearance. Heck for 5 bucks try it on a coupla places. Adds 5 hp too;)<ul><li><a href="http://midwayautosupply.com/detailedproductdescription.asp?335">One place to get it.</a></li></ul> |
I agree with JimR...
...i have found no such way to clean this.
I have also learned that there is a very thin, tough coating of plastic, or clearcoat on these strips, according to the dealer. I even made them try to clean them, and i watched them do it, to see the outcome of their efforts. They tried the equivalent of the eagle one metal cleaner- to no avail. I assumed that this would not work, since you're not really cleaning the metal (because of the plastic). Audi messed up on this design- i think. When a car is detailed, this really sticks out like a sore thumb. Shouldn't these be covered under warranty? Steve |
Re: how do you abrade? how do you al-polish?
Abrade:
Red polishing compound? Might even wet-sand with 1000grit emery cloth. Aluminum Polish: Lots of products out there. Mothers, Eagle One, etc. |
I've heard 4HP
obviously you've stretched to 5HP
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It is covered under warrantly, so ...
Getting replacement trim should definitely be on the final checklist before the car goes off warranty. ... I forgot :-(
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how much is replacement trim?
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I was told to try Invisible Glass cleaner or White Vinegar...
...but I haven't had time to try it yet. Maybe next week when I detail the S8 w/ a new clay bar kit I just received.
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