Anyone else with this issue? Interior silver bits fading

solteroblues · 09-17-2016, 01:26 PM

Yes, those are the illuminated kick plates, and I'm sure the previous owner installed them. I did have the car detailed by the dealership when I bought it, but other than that, nothing has been put on the interior. I didn't really look at that area too much when I was test driving it, but I noticed it immediately after I picked up after the dealership washed it.

I'll try the water/vinegar mix, thanks!

GMB14U2NV · 09-18-2016, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solteroblues

Here's a shot of the rear brace. It looks like it would wipe off, but it doesn't. I'm afraid to try any kind of aggressive cleaner to risk more damage, but surely there's something that will take it off...

solteroblues, I did some checking this weekend on this thread, a little bit further than what we discussed last week. My Nissan service rep here in DFW definitely said I was on target with it being humidity related and AC and rapid cabin temperature shifts. I just noticed your location - and yeah, you have high humidity capability.

He said that the CLR idea (diluted calcium lime rust remover) won't hurt the finish.

The other point I made about using a silicone based oil on the parts to prevent water etching was also seconded by him. He came up with a rather ingenious form of the oil too.....

He said find a RC Car shock oil and wet a rag with it and wipe it on like an armor-all treatment. Then keep an eye on that bar and plates when it rains and you use AC and temps are above 75-80. when wet - just wipe em off in the future.....

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GMB14U2NV · 09-18-2016, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solteroblues

Here's a shot of the rear brace. It looks like it would wipe off, but it doesn't. I'm afraid to try any kind of aggressive cleaner to risk more damage, but surely there's something that will take it off...

solteroblues, I did some checking this weekend on this thread, a little bit further than what we discussed last week. My Nissan service rep here in DFW definitely said I was on target with it being humidity related and AC and rapid cabin temperature shifts. I just noticed your location - and yeah, you have high humidity capability.

He said that the CLR idea (diluted calcium lime rust remover) won't hurt the finish.

The other point I made about using a silicone based oil on the parts to prevent water etching was also seconded by him. He came up with a rather ingenious form of the oil too.....

He said find a RC Car shock oil and wet a rag with it and wipe it on like an armor-all treatment. Then keep an eye on that bar and plates when it rains and you use AC and temps are above 75-80. when wet - just wipe em off in the future.....

New Team Associated Silicone Shock Oil 15 Weight 5427 RC Car Shock Oil | eBay

solteroblues · 09-19-2016, 10:25 AM

thank you so much! I'll definitely try some of these things out!

I keep it garaged at all times, and I try not to drive it in the rain, but I have no idea what the previous owner did before.

Jayhovah · 09-19-2016, 11:26 AM

I would also consider just stopping by a good detail place and asking them what they might use to clear some of that up. I did that before for a little scuff on my roof... and the guy just hand-buffed it out right there for free.

solteroblues · 09-28-2016, 03:08 PM

FYI,

I tried the vinegar trick... DID NOT work. It behaved just like water did... wipe and it disappears for a split second and comes right back.

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09-17-2016, 01:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
solteroblues Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: atlanta Posts: 60 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 9	Yes, those are the illuminated kick plates, and I'm sure the previous owner installed them. I did have the car detailed by the dealership when I bought it, but other than that, nothing has been put on the interior. I didn't really look at that area too much when I was test driving it, but I noticed it immediately after I picked up after the dealership washed it. I'll try the water/vinegar mix, thanks!

09-19-2016, 10:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
solteroblues Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: atlanta Posts: 60 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 9	thank you so much! I'll definitely try some of these things out! I keep it garaged at all times, and I try not to drive it in the rain, but I have no idea what the previous owner did before.

09-28-2016, 03:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
solteroblues Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: atlanta Posts: 60 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 9	FYI, I tried the vinegar trick... DID NOT work. It behaved just like water did... wipe and it disappears for a split second and comes right back.