Water Marks on Ali window Trim!!

Post by **RS6chris!** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:51 pm

Guys,

Someone must no of a product/method of getting "water" marks from the ali trim around the windows..and also my roof bars??

Its really annoying me now as ive tried allsorts but cant seem to shift it!!

Regards

Chris S

Post by **glug** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:09 pm

I have the same problem on the driver's side window trims.

It appears to have stained the Ali milky under what seems to be a clear coat.

I was about to replace them if they can't be polished so please save me the trouble?

Post by **Reflect Russ** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:25 pm

its caused by caustic cleaners...high alkali content that just does not bode well for ali, chrome etc....commonly all this tosh is used at your local hand car wash....it also destroys your window rubbers as well....

To resolve you need a fine metal polish....I use Einzett Chrome Metal Polish....works a treat but what you really need to do is be wary of what touches your car....

Post by **glug** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:45 pm

I give up. I polished the trim for ages but there seems to be a waterproof coating on the Ali.

All that happened was that the surface became highly polished whereas the original finish is satin/matt.

No metallic residue appeared on the cloth which leads me to think that the staining is under a coating.

Time to buy some new trim

Post by **RS6chris!** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:14 am

Same here!!

Googled the stuff mentioned above...bought a tin...il give it a go and report back!!

Cheers

Post by **RS6chris!** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:05 pm

Stuff mentioned above bought..tried...USELESS!!!

Still the same...boo hoo..

Post by **Reflect Russ** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:16 pm

If the water marks are under the coating then I wouldnt have mentioned the product....it sounds like there is a clear Lacquer over the trim which would lead me to believe that the damage is too far gone for much to be done....if it was just a stand alone chrome finish with no coating Einzett would have worked....

Sorry if it ddnt work for you....and for any confusion....

Post by **KernowPete** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:01 pm

Nothing I've tried on mine so far has worked. I agree with the above, the discolouration appears to be underneath some sort of clear top coat or lacquer.

I think its been suggested elsewhere on here that Werkstat Prime works but I've yet to try it.

Post by **andy** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:39 pm

Just noticed the same on mine yesterday when I got home. Anyone fine anything that worked?

Thinking of getting mine detailed now anyway so that should sort it.

Post by **gilford** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:26 pm

Nothing will sort it, I've spoke to numerous detailers about it

I've had some of mine replaced but Audi charge a fortune! I'd get the rest done if I could find somewhere reasonable to do it!

Post by **andy** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:58 pm

Oh, not so good then. Had a quick look at mine again today and the ally trim dosn't look so bad post wash but the black pillers have suffered from some aggresive cleaner. Might be lucky if I get on there with some back to black? Would give it a try now but it started raining once I finished cleaning

Post by **RS04YOB** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:23 am

I used a product by Dodo "Lime Prime" its for paint but is only slight abrasive and worked for me

Post by **adsgreen** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:10 am

carbon wrap

Post by **brn7y** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:34 am

If your trim over the top is not to bad, the door trims are reasonably priced and easy to install.

Was quoted less than £100 for all four door trims from Audi.

Post by **jwlanky** » Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:26 pm

Old post resurrection!

I washed my car yesterday (Bilthamber Auto-foam and then Auto-wash). It was well rinsed before any chance to dry and then I got a bout of the milky water mark staining. The only thing in my cleaning arsenal to remove it was a thin wipe of GT85. I fear this maybe only be a temp solution, but will report back if it comes through again.

I was on the fence of having the satin trim wrapped black and this may just make my mind up for me. However I would still like to get sorted before any wrap being applied. :/

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