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 Grill Faded On 07 Sonata, Anything I can do about it? Paint? |
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 Oct 5 2008, 10:06 AM
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Hi, May I ask what you use to clean the grille or if you've used waxes/cleaners on the paint and inadvertently got some on the grille? Looking at the photos, there are appear to be streaks where something seems to have been either wiped on or off. Whether or not you deliberately rubbed something onto it may have had something to do with why it looks faded. :thumbsup: QUOTE(aj8690 @ Oct 5 2008, 10:39 AM) My 07 Sonata's grill is noticeably faded in areas. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there anything I can do to fix it (i.e spray paint)? Thanks for the help. (IMG: http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/ajab561/Sonata%2007/DSC06478.jpg) (IMG: http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/ajab561/Sonata%2007/DSC06475.jpg) [right][snapback]194583[/snapback][/right] |
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Oct 5 2008, 12:49 PM
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QUOTE(mamamia @ Oct 5 2008, 08:15 AM) It would be more efficient for us, if you first WIPE OUT all those "extras," like rain drops... What's that bluish piece of tape on the top crome? Is that also some kind of a "treatment"? :whistling:
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The blue is called a reflection :D :innocent: I knew you were getting a bit old mama, but I thought you'd catch it :) Probably wearing blue jeans. I agree that it looks like you've got some wax or polish on the grill, but if it is faded, then you have a couple options. There are several paints specifically for plastic, which may work well, or you can replace the grill with an OEM or aftermarket piece. Are you still under warrantee?
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Oct 5 2008, 11:30 PM
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QUOTE(dogstar @ Oct 5 2008, 09:49 AM) The blue is called a reflection :D :innocent: I knew you were getting a bit old mama, but I thought you'd catch it :)
Probably wearing blue jeans.
I agree that it looks like you've got some wax or polish on the grill, but if it is faded, then you have a couple options.
There are several paints specifically for plastic, which may work well, or you can replace the grill with an OEM or aftermarket piece.
Are you still under warrantee?
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if your still under warrenty theyll replace free of charge....it happen to my buddy n they replaced his if not jus repaint or replace like everyones been sayin :beer: ohhh and the wax goes on the car's paint nothing else :P :grin:
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Oct 7 2008, 07:45 AM
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that is definately wax it happens to me every time i use mother's back to black on the grill, and pillars and it looks amazing
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Oct 13 2008, 02:56 PM
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QUOTE(normandelli @ Oct 5 2008, 07:14 PM) Here's a nifty trick you can use to clean off dried/hardened wax on matte/plastic trims.
Just today I decided to experiment using a plastic eraser to remove some wax off the rear delta trim that won't even come off with a toothbrush and water.
Worked like a charm. I don't know if any eraser will work but the one I used did:
Staedtler Mars Plastic
Latex Free
The eraser is white with a blue and white jacket.
Cost: 99 cents at my local art supplies store. :grin:
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Norman, If this idea was really coming from YOUR head -- you're a genius. I found an old piece of dark gray rubber eraser, used for Charcoal painting, and decided to try it on my black grill, which I stained last time I waxed the car.... IT REALLY WORKS LIKE A CHARM! I took my car this morning to a nearby dealer to have the passenger seat taken care of for the "passenger air bag off" light, and I had the eraser in the car. I still had a few spots which I left untouched, so I showed the trick to the service manager -- and he was stunned....
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Oct 13 2008, 03:41 PM
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Yo Mama! I haven't heard or read about anyone else doing it so maybe it was an original idea. :grin: Either way, I'm just glad it works. It's just refreshing to see how a 99c item works so well when I could have blown X dollars on some cleaner that does a half-arse job. Environmentally friendly too! :thumbsup: QUOTE(mamamia @ Oct 13 2008, 03:56 PM) Norman, If this idea was really coming from YOUR head -- you're a genius. I found an old piece of dark gray rubber eraser, used for Charcoal painting, and decided to try it on my black grill, which I stained last time I waxed the car.... IT REALLY WORKS LIKE A CHARM!
I took my car this morning to a nearby dealer to have the passenger seat taken care of for the "passenger air bag off" light, and I had the eraser in the car. I still had a few spots which I left untouched, so I showed the trick to the service manager -- and he was stunned....
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