Milky front grill on my V8

[providence1]

Has anyone else suffered their front grill going milky? Mine is the stand item not the bright version. I have submitted a warranty claim, but have asked if the V12's grill could be fitted as it has less slates and would be easier to clean. Anyone else had similar? Have attached an image of the offending item.

[dafydd2008]

Yep i have also wondered if this would be covered by my extended warranty.
Also the chrome bits on the front wing have started to corrode and wondered if these would be covered.
Let me know how you get on

[apotek]

Me too ,I was wondering if it`s the foamy cleaners at the handwash

[GPM3D]

I am trying to get a 'spare' grill and get it either powder coated or anodised black (to match the new inlet manifold!).
Also been waying up the N400 sills and some BBS black centred alloys - but that's another story!
Graham

[XXXAngelXXX]

i had that after my local AM dealer washed my car - he managed to get me a new one for free

[D16RR_Rich]

Will look like new once polished with metal polish!

Also have you seen the new '09 spec front grill, will post some pictures later.

[UH-Matt]

I agree... a good metal polish should fix...

[XXXAngelXXX]

my dealer tried that and failed......

[bogie]

Id like to know just what these dealers are washing it with !

Just use some regular car wash stuff and a rinse with filtered water then wipe the grill dry with the rest of the car - sorted...thats it ..no real need for metal polish

maybe they are in a hard water area or such like ...Id hate to see other cars they wash

get a pro detailer round and im sure they will sort it out properly, and ask them to put some sealant on it afterwards

[XXXAngelXXX]

it was more like the aggressive cleaning product me suppose ...

[providence1]

Did not realised it had changed. Pics would be good.

D16RR_Rich said:

Will look like new once polished with metal polish!

Also have you seen the new '09 spec front grill, will post some pictures later.

[whoami]

D16RR_Rich said:

Will look like new once polished with metal polish!

Also have you seen the new '09 spec front grill, will post some pictures later.

It looks the same on my '09 as it did on my old '07.

[V8V Man]

I think you'll find your grill is the optional "bright" grill the standard one is black. I have an 06 V8 Vantage with the same grill as yours and it also suffers with "water spots" caused by limescale in the rinse.

I've used Autosolve, not got rid of it completly but a lot better. Also when washing its better to do it yourself and make sure the grill is absolutely dry.

[providence1]

Thanks for advise chaps. Just waiting to hear back from Aston on my claim - should know tomorrow. Once a new one is fitted I'm going to be well careful. Though in truth something like this on a 2 year old car should not happen, a 10 year car maybe.

[bogie]

its a real metal grill

it will get marked unless you look after it properly

it really wants some sort of sealant on it, to stop stuff getting to it - even water is bad enough to mark untreated aluminium eventually

maybe we should ask Aston to use plastic grills in future to save us cleaning them properly

[Soul Reaver]

I have suffered this to distraction and have tried every single stainless cleaner know to mankind!

I now use the new ICE polish on it and it works a treat to coat it and keep it shiney.

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,1,1

I also use this polish on my car as it polishes the black bits at the same time, is very easy to apply and buff up and gives a great shine.

[Dan1heMan]

Some Solvol and elbow grease will make it shine, I always use this on mine and it always polishes up nicely.

[stanwan]

A lot of carwashes use a harsh traffic film remover. THese are strong surfactants and are often very alkaline or acidic. Best clean the car yourself with pH neutral wash...

[carlgb]

after trying to clean mine fg slats fell out, could not believe how poorly they are secured, especially when i priced up a new one,

[timhum]

Now this theory may sound daft but I've had the same sort of issue on the grill of my Vantage. Couldn't work out why the marks wouldn't polish out and then.... most of the marks were a reflection of the blemishes from the underside of the blade above! So I made sure the undersides of the blades were dried and polished with the result of a clear reflection from it in the blade beneath.