BMW High Gloss Shadowline - removing rainbow colours
BMW High Gloss Shadowline - removing rainbow colours
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2,483 posts

199 months

Monday 11th May 2015
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Just bought a BMW X5 M with the Shadowline roof bars. Seems there was a BMW Technical service about discolouration and rainboe effect.

Technical Service said:
SUBJECT
Discoloration of Shadowline Trim

MODEL
E46 (3 Series), E60, E61 (5 Series), E64 (6 Series), E65, E66 (7 Series), E83 (X3), E53 ( X5) Equipped with Shadowline exterior trim

SITUATION
The optional glossy black Shadowline exterior trim may become discolored.

CAUSE
Analysis has determined that the discoloration is due to a film deposited on the trim which distorts the light reflecting off the trim. These deposits may come from car washes, hard water, or other environmental conditions.

CORRECTION
Deposits that cause the discoloration can be easily removed by polishing with a quality swirl removing polish, such as Meguiars #9.

Note: The glossy black trim pieces are anodized, not painted, and the discoloration does not mean that the surface has been damaged. Therefore, the trim pieces should not be replaced for this complaint.
The above refers to Meguiars #9 but before I shell out, I have some G3 Paint Renovator. Would that be a suitable alternative?

MrChips

3,299 posts

240 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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I would think it's fine. They're recommending a polish as it'll break down the deposits that are causing the light effect so G3 should work in a similar manner.

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2,483 posts

199 months

Tuesday 12th May 2015
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Thanks thumbup

I'll report back the results