aluminum trim under liftgate
05-05-2004, 11:22 PM
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aluminum trim under liftgate
Just got a 2004 AR for wife, and she's worried about the shiny trim under the liftgate. Does it wear with time, and what's the best way to prevent wear and tear? TIA
05-06-2004, 05:58 AM
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It shouldn't wear excessively compared to the rest of the aluminum trim on the car. Most important
is to teach her to use the inside grab handle and license plate to close the hatch. If she grabs the hatch by the edge all the time then yes, it will wear and tear that piece.
05-06-2004, 07:56 AM
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If you're referring to the aluminum sill plate where the latch is...
...then yes, it will show scratches, although not as bad as you might think. We're careful to lift items over the sill and not slide them across it. I know of no effective protection, other than maybe a small rug. Although, waxing might help.
05-06-2004, 08:45 AM
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anyone ever try...
...Stonegarding that stuff (even though the 'ribs' might make the install a little difficult)?
When the car delivers, the brightwork on the floor under the liftgate (as well as the little 'hatch' covering the latch hook) is covered by a blue film plastic for protection. Part of the dealer's 'prep' service includes removing all of the protective material. My 2001 acutally still has the protective film on the flap (which I am leaving there).
It really is impressive to see how cars are packaged for shipping nowadays....
When the car delivers, the brightwork on the floor under the liftgate (as well as the little 'hatch' covering the latch hook) is covered by a blue film plastic for protection. Part of the dealer's 'prep' service includes removing all of the protective material. My 2001 acutally still has the protective film on the flap (which I am leaving there).
It really is impressive to see how cars are packaged for shipping nowadays....
05-06-2004, 11:45 AM
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that trim is really sharp. Watch out for puppy toes.
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05-06-2004, 04:44 PM
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I dropped off our AR today to be clearbra-ed...
and the installer was very reluctant to try because of the ribs. He was willing to cover the top of the rear bumper though.
