brushed alum side windshield reveals cleaning?
09-18-2013, 01:27 PM
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brushed alum side windshield reveals cleaning?
Anyone have a similar problem with the side windshield "reveals" the brushed aluminum outside borders of the windshield are stained or just look worn and uneven in color? Suggestions on a product to bring them back to life?
09-19-2013, 07:45 AM
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I'd assume the aluminum pieces are painted and try my favorite paint cleaner <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"> 
</td><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"> Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover</td></tr></tbody></table>
Practically everybody makes a paint cleaner so maybe try whatever you have on your shelf.
</td><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"> Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover</td></tr></tbody></table>Practically everybody makes a paint cleaner so maybe try whatever you have on your shelf.
09-19-2013, 09:23 AM
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I'd assume the aluminum pieces are painted and try my favorite paint cleaner <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"> </td><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"> Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover</td></tr></tbody></table>
Practically everybody makes a paint cleaner so maybe try whatever you have on your shelf.
</td><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"> Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover</td></tr></tbody></table>Practically everybody makes a paint cleaner so maybe try whatever you have on your shelf.
09-19-2013, 10:42 AM
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The mirrors are the same exact color so that's why I think they're painted.
Trunk strip, grill, etc. all the same.
Trunk strip, grill, etc. all the same.
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09-19-2013, 03:20 PM
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I think you are right! I actually went out to double check, and yes they are all identical and don't actually look like brushed aluminum. Just a matte aluminum/silver paint.
09-19-2013, 04:12 PM
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They should have a thin clearcoat applied so could be treated like other painted surfaces.
I wouldn't use any aggressive products on these sections though - go very light on them.
I wouldn't use any aggressive products on these sections though - go very light on them.
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I'm going to have the windows tinted this weekend, and really looking forward to seeing the results.
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