Anyone else's shadow line trims changed in color?

jlstyle · 06-30-2009, 01:54 PM

Ok, I have 09 335i with ZSP thus come with shadow line trims, it only has 10k miles so far, but trims are no longer pure black.
It has this gasoline like spots everywhere and those spots are turning into violet,blue,etc colors but in very faded shade.

I thought it was left over soap residue from the car wash but after spot less carwash from yesterday, it is still there.

Anyone else with same problem?

stimpy · 06-30-2009, 01:55 PM

While this doesn't answer your question - take it back to the dealership. They should replace it under warranty... that's crap.

BK · 06-30-2009, 01:59 PM

^^ Not sure the dealer would do anything. This happens to the chrome trim, too, it looks just like the OP described. Sort of a cloudy, prism effect. I think it is hard water residue or something. I found that machine polishing clears it up, at least on the chrome trim of the 330i. Apparently Meg's Plast-X by hand will also clear it up.

Noc57 · 06-30-2009, 02:28 PM

This same issue plagued my last e46. Chrome trim looked terrible by the time I let her go....spotted and dull.

I have an 09 335 as well, though I haven't looked that close lately. Damn, I was hoping the shadowline trim would stand the test of time.

Guess not.

MkLV_M3 · 06-30-2009, 02:48 PM

my shadowline trim on my 09 is the same way, hopefully someone knows how to get it looking new again.

TurboBimmer · 06-30-2009, 02:56 PM

I had this problem on the shadowline trim on my E46. On the E92 it's fine (so far).

jlstyle · 07-01-2009, 12:21 PM

Damn I guess it's not only me.
I'll try to clean it up as BK suggested and let you guys know how it goes.

E90RWC · 07-01-2009, 12:43 PM

I see this being a problem down the road.

I suggest maybe using some non abrasive polish such as Klasse AIO or Poorboy's World to see if you can get rid of the blemishes.

MkLV_M3 · 09-21-2009, 05:27 PM

using 303 Aerospace Protectant cleared mine right up.

TommyK · 09-21-2009, 05:30 PM

so far my 330 has been ok no spots or blemishes, i just make sure not park next to sprinklers

deletedelete · 09-21-2009, 05:35 PM

There have been multiple threads on this issue. My rainbow spots have always gone away with proper cleaning and polishing. Mine spots have never been permanant so it should come off with some work.

alex2112 · 09-21-2009, 05:37 PM

I have the chrome trim on my car. I have the same thing as others have said, spots that are very prism-like that just don't come off. I found however, that a mild polish like Menzerna P106 applied with a small foam applicator by hand works them out a bit but I'm not sure if its helpful to guys with shadowline.

MkLV_M3 · 09-21-2009, 05:44 PM

luckily I didn't even have to use polish, 303 aerospace was all that was needed.

jopa489 · 09-21-2009, 06:00 PM

The chrome trim on my 750i looks like crap after 45k miles. Not really something you expect on such an expensive car.

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stimpy Colonel 167 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	While this doesn't answer your question - take it back to the dealership. They should replace it under warranty... that's crap.
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	^^ Not sure the dealer would do anything. This happens to the chrome trim, too, it looks just like the OP described. Sort of a cloudy, prism effect. I think it is hard water residue or something. I found that machine polishing clears it up, at least on the chrome trim of the 330i. Apparently Meg's Plast-X by hand will also clear it up. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	This same issue plagued my last e46. Chrome trim looked terrible by the time I let her go....spotted and dull. I have an 09 335 as well, though I haven't looked that close lately. Damn, I was hoping the shadowline trim would stand the test of time. Guess not.
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jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 357 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	Damn I guess it's not only me. I'll try to clean it up as BK suggested and let you guys know how it goes.
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E90RWC What you know about the twins? 20 Rep 989 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	I see this being a problem down the road. I suggest maybe using some non abrasive polish such as Klasse AIO or Poorboy's World to see if you can get rid of the blemishes.
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MkLV_M3 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chatsworth, CA iTrader: (17)	using 303 Aerospace Protectant cleared mine right up. __________________
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TommyK Brigadier General 119 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	so far my 330 has been ok no spots or blemishes, i just make sure not park next to sprinklers
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alex2112 Lieutenant 26 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2016 X1 M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (4)	I have the chrome trim on my car. I have the same thing as others have said, spots that are very prism-like that just don't come off. I found however, that a mild polish like Menzerna P106 applied with a small foam applicator by hand works them out a bit but I'm not sure if its helpful to guys with shadowline.
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