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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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I use to enjoy the fact that my AR had clean door trim etc. but since having it washed by local bodyshop it now is F&%$ed. Anyone know what can be done about this? Any idea on the cost to replace peices. Not happy.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Pic?
 
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Dumb question, how do I post pic in this area, but to further explain the trim looks like some one spilled milk on it and it dried.
 
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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are you talking about the alum trim on the outside and the roof rails?
 
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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I have an 05 and all of the polished chrome trim has the same milky faded look. No idea what happened to make it that way.
 
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Same here. There are a couple or high end detailers in my area and I've been toying with getting the exterior done. I think they may be able to clean it up some.
 
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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The shop managed to get it out with some product they got from local auto parts store. All pieces look as good as new with the exception of the roof rails but those were discolored prior to the body shops work. Thanks for everyones in put.
 
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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The shop told me the new detail guys must have used wheel cleaner on them. dope!
 
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Same with my moms, I bet an aluminum polish would get it out but I am curious because the same thing happened to the D&D exhaust pipe on my bike and it shined up nice but was hazy again the next day. Does anyone know how to prevent this from happening, I have heard naval jelly but I dont know where to get any?
 
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