Irridescence in my trim!

[pyreguy]

This is a transcript of BMW technical bulletin S.I. B 51 53 02 from September 2006


This Service Information Bulletin supersedes S.I. B 51 53 02 dated October 2002

Subject
Discoloration of Shadowline Trim

Model
E34, E46, E60, E61, E64, E65, E66, E83, E53 Equipped with Shadowline exterior trim

Situation
The optional glossy black Shadowline exterior trim may become discolored.

Cause
Analysis has determined that the discoloration is due to a film deposited on the trim which distorts the light reflecting off the trim. These deposits may come from car washes, hard water, or other environmental conditions.

Correction
Deposits that cause the discoloration can easily be removed by polishing with a quality swirl removing polish, such as Meguiars #9.

Note: The glossy black trim pieces are anodized, not painted, and the discoloration does not mean that the surface has been damaged. Therefore, the trim pieces should not be replaced for this complaint.

[Washburn]

That's VERY important and relieving piece of info - Thanks!
although the list doesn't include E46, I am sure it's relevant to them too...

if Meg's #9 can do it, I am sure a bit of Klasse AIO should be able to do it, too...as it has good cleaning properties.

[C Withers Media]

Save all that money and use peanut butter.

[kayger12]

Great info, Lance.

Thanks for posting.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Save all that money and use peanut butter.

Creamy, of course. I may also throw in some jelly.

Thanks, cw.

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[pyreguy]

That's VERY important and relieving piece of info - Thanks!
although the list doesn't include E46, I am sure it's relevant to them too...

if Meg's #9 can do it, I am sure a bit of Klasse AIO should be able to do it, too...as it has good cleaning properties.

Sorry about that... E46 was supposed to be the second one listed, but I accidentally left it out.


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[C Withers Media]

Creamy, of course. I may also throw in some jelly.

Thanks, cw.

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I actually wasn't joking here, the natural oils in the peanut butter do wonderful amazing things to our trim.

[danewilson77]

I actually wasn't joking here, the natural oils in the peanut butter do wonderful amazing things to our trim.

I have heard the same as well. Never tried it though.

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[pyreguy]

I actually wasn't joking here, the natural oils in the peanut butter do wonderful amazing things to our trim.

The butter knife won't scratch the finish?


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[danewilson77]

Why you............why I outta..........you sonufa.........

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