bringing the pillars back to black?

[JV]

Originally Posted by vreynaud

I have researched that (the forever black) and it lots of BMW fanatic like it, but it applies to rubber & vinyl as it is a dye.
The pillars are metal that look either painted or anodized black, unless Im way wrong (common !!)

I've used Mother's Back to Black on those pieces on the B & C pillars with great results. Read the directions, use the proper applicator and you'll get it lookin' nice. If your local auto parts store doesn't have it, they can order it, or you can try here:
http://www.mothers.com/products/

JV

[vreynaud]

How long did it last?

[chefwong]

Mothers Back to Black is more for rubber trim IMO.

I treat those pillars like I treat paint - polish & wax. Strange though how they tend to discolor faster than paint though. Just thinking outloud but methinks it's possible that it's colored aluminum non CC'ed so it just oxidixes faster. Never really gave it much thought but that does make sense .......

[Rob_]

I find that Zaino Z2 works great for removing the oxidation and bringing back the shine.

[Roc3b]

Originally Posted by Rob_

I find that Zaino Z2 works great for removing the oxidation and bringing back the shine.

Will that stuff help there as well?

[Rob_]

Give it a shot and see for yourself! Im sold

[ChristopherM3]

BMW also makes an applique for the B & C Pillars in a CARBON FIBER finish that looks pretty cool in the pics I've seen. I think it would depend on the color of the vehicle how good it looks though.........
I've seen them in the accessories catalog that BMW has for the X5. I think they retail at $129.99 for 6 pieces.
Just a thought if you can't find anything to bring them back to the original shine.........

[JV]

Originally Posted by vreynaud

How long did it last?

I used it about 2 months ago, put 4 coats on, it's still looking like I just applied it.

JV