What the hell is going on w/ my shadowline trim?

bma · 05-02-2010, 06:54 PM

My trim has been tarnished like this for a while. Washing doesnt help, but havent tried AIO or anything on it yet. Anybody else have this problem?

Krozi · 05-02-2010, 06:54 PM

Try going over it with a light polish...should clear it right up...

bma · 05-02-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Krozi

Try going over it with a light polish...should clear it right up...

A chemical polish like Klass AIO or an abrasive polish?

Jed · 05-02-2010, 07:43 PM

Start off with less aggressive product like the AIO. If it doesn't work, then step up to something a little more aggressive like a light polish. The AIO should clear it up.

M3PGH · 05-02-2010, 07:47 PM

it is usually dried up soap. like said above try going over it with a light polish

bma · 05-02-2010, 08:26 PM

Thanks guys I'll try some AIO tomorrow.

absix · 05-04-2010, 01:28 AM

Same here after a chemical car wash (I wasn't aware)....

pander5 · 05-04-2010, 06:28 AM

If you have a machine my method is a 4" pad and AIO. If after the first attempt you can improve it still try it again. I've used AIO's for just this issue with great success. I think you're on the right track. Make sure you seal it or wax it when you're done. Let us know.

zaxjax · 05-04-2010, 07:15 AM

If you don't have a machine, a cleaner wax by hand will work. It definitely needs a polish of some sort, a simple wash won't do

jeffvb9 · 05-04-2010, 02:19 PM

If its under warranty I'd take it to the stealership and see what they can do. I successfully got them to install new trim on my e90 because it was very cloudy. The previous owners had no clue how to take care of cars. Worked for me. I just wished I would have thought to have them install shadowline instead of chrome which is what it came with.

DetailAddict · 05-04-2010, 03:51 PM

did u take it to a place and they tried to 'dress' the trim for you or something? yeah, try polish...

catch · 05-04-2010, 04:46 PM

ive heard this happens on the glossy BMW window trim from touchless car washs.

bma · 05-04-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by catch

ive heard this happens on the glossy BMW window trim from touchless car washs.

This must have been what happened. I went through a few touchless washes over the winter.

hasrice · 05-05-2010, 11:01 PM

I got that weird oxidation looking stuff on the windows! Can't polish it out either. Dealership was perplexed as well. Let me know what works.

absix · 05-06-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by catch

ive heard this happens on the glossy BMW window trim from touchless car washs.

Happened to me exactly after such a wash

I have SIP and 106ff... which one should I try?

zaxjax · 05-06-2010, 07:07 AM

Always start with the less aggressive polish

bma · 05-07-2010, 04:36 PM

Well Klasse AIO took care of it in like 5 seconds, applied by hand

Right side klassed, left not:

Ash888 · 05-08-2010, 02:35 AM

Thanks for the update, iv got this on my trim, il be able to get rid of it now.

luv135i · 05-08-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffvb9

If its under warranty I'd take it to the stealership and see what they can do. I successfully got them to install new trim on my e90 because it was very cloudy. The previous owners had no clue how to take care of cars. Worked for me. I just wished I would have thought to have them install shadowline instead of chrome which is what it came with.

I believe there is TSB for them not to replace shadow trim for this.

Sooners335i · 05-10-2010, 10:26 PM

I picked my 07 335i a couple of weeks ago, and it had the same issue. A little polish cleaned it up.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-10-2010, 10:43 PM

Touchless washes sound great till you think about how they clean cars.

Think about it... they dont touch the car, and we all know water pressure alone wont clean a car.... right?

They use abrasive chemicals to get the car clean, more times then not they are abrasive enough to eliminate any wax or sealant and likely go deeper over time.

Just some 411 on that. Glad you got it fixed.

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M3PGH Major 807 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh,PA iTrader: (1)	it is usually dried up soap. like said above try going over it with a light polish
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jeffvb9 Lieutenant 29 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW x4m comp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (3)	If its under warranty I'd take it to the stealership and see what they can do. I successfully got them to install new trim on my e90 because it was very cloudy. The previous owners had no clue how to take care of cars. Worked for me. I just wished I would have thought to have them install shadowline instead of chrome which is what it came with.
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DetailAddict Captain 41 Rep 976 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (10)	did u take it to a place and they tried to 'dress' the trim for you or something? yeah, try polish...
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catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	ive heard this happens on the glossy BMW window trim from touchless car washs. __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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hasrice MOAR POWERRRR 29 Rep 823 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: warehouse iTrader: (5)	I got that weird oxidation looking stuff on the windows! Can't polish it out either. Dealership was perplexed as well. Let me know what works. __________________
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bma Private First Class 18 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newfoundland iTrader: (3)	Well Klasse AIO took care of it in like 5 seconds, applied by hand Right side klassed, left not: Attached Images
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Ash888 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: e90 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the update, iv got this on my trim, il be able to get rid of it now.
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Sooners335i Private 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oklahoma City iTrader: (0)	I picked my 07 335i a couple of weeks ago, and it had the same issue. A little polish cleaned it up.
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