What will remove water spots on the gloss black 'B' pillars?

[740ilDuke]

I used the search feature and found products used for the vinyl trim but didn't see anything about the gloss black trim around the windows.

I tried Zymol polish but it seems to just sit on top of it. Im reluctant to try a polishing compound, but that may be next.

The P/O never cleaned it, so I'm trying to clean everything I can that isn't paint, since I'll be painting it eventually.

Thanks!

[BabyCAP]

I have the shadow trim on my 4.8 and it used to be discolored. I saw the advisory to use Megs #9 and I bought that, tried it and was not happy. I then tried the Einszett polish. It was a little better but not what I wanted. Next up was Ultimate Compound by Megs. Much better results. I was doing this by hand with a foam applicator. It takes some elbow grease but you will get the results you need.

I am planning on getting M105 next from Megs. They sell this in an 8 oz size so you can get it for under $10. I am thinking the 105 might need less effort than the UC but not sure.

I also spoke with a person who used Adams polish and a Porter Cable to clean up his trim. Using a machine is def the way to go as he was very happy with the results.

I would not waste your money on anything less aggressive than UC or 105 if you are doing this by hand. The No. 9 did not budge the discoloration at all.

Just my .02
Hope this helps everyone.

[4.6toddy]

It's not actually a water spot, its oxidization of the paint on the pillar.
Mothers also makes a product which name escapes me at the moment, says right on the package that says removes oxydization and discolorization and works very well

[740ilDuke]

I will look into all of the above, for sure. Thanks!

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by 4.6toddy

It's not actually a water spot, its oxidization of the paint on the pillar.
Mothers also makes a product which name escapes me at the moment, says right on the package that says removes oxydization and discolorization and works very well

The shadowline trim panels are black anodized aluminium, not paint. The spots/discoloration are waterspots and most likely carwash soap residue that was applied to the surface while hot from the sun and allowed to sit. I have used 3M polishing compound on these panels and the spots/discoloration are still there.

[phil47]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

The shadowline trim panels are black anodized aluminium, not paint. The spots/discoloration are waterspots and most likely carwash soap residue that was applied to the surface while hot from the sun and allowed to sit. I have used 3M polishing compound on these panels and the spots/discoloration are still there.

Interesting. I use 3M Polishing Compound and it cleaned them right up!

[TiAgX5]

Did you use a polisher? I worked it by hand and got nowhere.

[phil47]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

Did you use a polisher? I worked it by hand and got nowhere.

I did...a low speed random orbit polisher...but was not very aggressive. Took around 10 minutes to do all areas (except around sideview mirrors which I did by hand).

[Paulk1]

Carbon fiber pillars will solve that!

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by phil47

I did...a low speed random orbit polisher...but was not very aggressive. Took around 10 minutes to do all areas (except around sideview mirrors which I did by hand).

Thanks, I will try that this weekend. I only have an 11" ROP, may have to pick up a 6".