Those with black trim

dknybmw31 · 07-10-2011, 02:21 AM

I've noticed my black trim exterior has discoloration. It has spotty water marks that wont go away or it looks like rust. Do any of you have issues with the trim? I tried waxing, but it didnt get rid of the discoloration.My brother's 1er is clean solid black and I wonder if this is normal.

bimmer74 · 07-10-2011, 08:26 AM

I have the same problem and can't get it cleaned either.

BuddhaPilot · 07-10-2011, 08:44 AM

Ditto. I've tried various brands of plastic polish with no change in how it looks.

Impervious · 07-10-2011, 09:07 AM

Same thing with mine...

MPFit · 07-10-2011, 09:32 AM

Go into the Detailing/Waxing/ etc forum.
There is a sticky on caring for your shadowline trim.
Regular car washes will discolor/ purple it.
It requires special care.

NYC6 · 07-10-2011, 10:05 AM

Try some white vinegar on a soft rag. Should remove it.

rps · 07-10-2011, 01:40 PM

I use Klassee on the trim, it removes spots and keeps them from coming back.

dknybmw31 · 07-10-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rps

I use Klassee on the trim, it removes spots and keeps them from coming back.

Did you use Klassee all in one or sealant gloss?

rps · 07-10-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dknybmw31

Did you use Klassee all in one or sealant gloss?

All in one

richsnuc · 07-10-2011, 07:23 PM

Maguire's cleaner/polish works great too. Pretty inexpensive, to boot.

RPM90 · 07-10-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dknybmw31

I've noticed my black trim exterior has discoloration. It has spotty water marks that wont go away or it looks like rust. Do any of you have issues with the trim? I tried waxing, but it didnt get rid of the discoloration.My brother's 1er is clean solid black and I wonder if this is normal.

2009 135i, and I've had those spots from day 1.
I'll bet it's one of those faulty manufacturing things that don't get addressed as not enough people complain about it.
In all the times I've taken my 135i in to the dealer for various things, I've never mentioned this issue.

I'm considering buying my 135i next year after the lease is up, still haven't decided. But if I do, I'm going to have the dealer swap out the pieces with new ones. Hopefully whatever the defect was has been resolved over time.
BMW has to know that this exists.
Has anyone checked for a TSB on this?

1VOM · 07-10-2011, 11:09 PM

the material of the trim oxidizes when it gets wet. Happens with the trim on mercedes as well. You can get it swapped out but it will continue to happen with new trim.

daMau · 07-13-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1VOM

the material of the trim oxidizes when it gets wet. Happens with the trim on mercedes as well. You can get it swapped out but it will continue to happen with new trim.

I haven't had this issue with my 135 yet, but my 2005 Mercedes before this car had this problem terribly. I imagine it's only a matter of time until my 135 shows the same behavior.

miiipilot · 07-13-2011, 11:37 PM

Wow speak of the devil, I was just trying to remove these spots today.

I was cleaning the inside of the car with some Maguire's Interior wipes and tried one of the semi-moist wipes on the trim. I did it on a small spot and it removes most of the spots. I was going to try a quick-detailer wax to see if that would lift the spots. I'll report back.

miiipilot

Venom · 07-14-2011, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by miiipilot

Wow speak of the devil, I was just trying to remove these spots today.

I was cleaning the inside of the car with some Maguire's Interior wipes and tried one of the semi-moist wipes on the trim. I did it on a small spot and it removes most of the spots. I was going to try a quick-detailer wax to see if that would lift the spots. I'll report back.

miiipilot

Let me know if Meguiars works, I am having the same issue.

KFlo · 07-14-2011, 09:31 PM

I have the spots on the driver's side but not the passenger's side.

christopherkriens · 07-15-2011, 10:12 AM

I noticed that I got this when I went through the touchless wash. I always wipe it down right away with a microfiber and it seems to have gone away.

abirmaher · 07-15-2011, 10:13 AM

mine has had that, which seems like sprinkler water stains on the black trim since i got it.

TX78666 · 07-19-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MPFit

Go into the Detailing/Waxing/ etc forum.
There is a sticky on caring for your shadowline trim.
Regular car washes will discolor/ purple it.
It requires special care.

Thanks. I'm about to have the shadowline trim on my e46 replaced for the second time. Not interested in doing that on the new 135.

jmcphillips1 · 07-19-2011, 03:20 PM

Everyone please visit the following link for your easy solution...it is very simple to clean them up every time they get dirty
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=559769

07-10-2011, 02:21 AM	#1
dknybmw31 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i, 07 335i,13 X3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (6)	Those with black trim I've noticed my black trim exterior has discoloration. It has spotty water marks that wont go away or it looks like rust. Do any of you have issues with the trim? I tried waxing, but it didnt get rid of the discoloration.My brother's 1er is clean solid black and I wonder if this is normal.
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07-10-2011, 08:26 AM	#2
bimmer74 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (3)	I have the same problem and can't get it cleaned either.
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07-10-2011, 08:44 AM	#3
BuddhaPilot Swollen Member 23 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2009 BSM Z4 3.0 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	Ditto. I've tried various brands of plastic polish with no change in how it looks.
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07-10-2011, 09:07 AM	#4
Impervious UNC FTW 27 Rep 741 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Same thing with mine...
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07-10-2011, 09:32 AM	#5
MPFit Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i CSM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gulf Coast, FL iTrader: (1)	Go into the Detailing/Waxing/ etc forum. There is a sticky on caring for your shadowline trim. Regular car washes will discolor/ purple it. It requires special care.
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NYC6 Banned 72 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	Try some white vinegar on a soft rag. Should remove it.
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07-10-2011, 01:40 PM	#7
rps Captain 35 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pace, Fl iTrader: (11)	I use Klassee on the trim, it removes spots and keeps them from coming back. __________________ NB8S Past Garage: Z4, 135i. Present Garage: 2013 X Drive X1 2.8i.
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richsnuc Retired USN LT 18 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2024 X5M60i Avus Blue/Coffee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Maguire's cleaner/polish works great too. Pretty inexpensive, to boot.
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1VOM Private 5 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 1M, 2014 R8 V10 Plus Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	the material of the trim oxidizes when it gets wet. Happens with the trim on mercedes as well. You can get it swapped out but it will continue to happen with new trim.
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07-13-2011, 11:37 PM	#14
miiipilot Lieutenant Colonel 522 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Brooklyn Grey 6mt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Wow speak of the devil, I was just trying to remove these spots today. I was cleaning the inside of the car with some Maguire's Interior wipes and tried one of the semi-moist wipes on the trim. I did it on a small spot and it removes most of the spots. I was going to try a quick-detailer wax to see if that would lift the spots. I'll report back. miiipilot __________________ miiipilot '24 M2 Brooklyn Grey, 6mt, Bi-Color, Black M-Color seats, '16 MG M2, DCT, Exec. Took Delivery 4/30/16 (Sold)
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07-14-2011, 09:31 PM	#16
KFlo New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the spots on the driver's side but not the passenger's side.
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07-15-2011, 10:12 AM	#17
christopherkriens . 19 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Coupé Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [8.62]	I noticed that I got this when I went through the touchless wash. I always wipe it down right away with a microfiber and it seems to have gone away.
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07-15-2011, 10:13 AM	#18
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jmcphillips1 Captain 60 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 2012 128 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Everyone please visit the following link for your easy solution...it is very simple to clean them up every time they get dirty http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=559769 __________________ Current Daily Driver: 2015 X4 35i Retired: 2012 128i Coupe M-Sport Retired: 2009 X6 35i Retired: 2003 X5 4.6is Retired: 2006 330i Post September
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