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Daniel135i · 04-29-2011, 04:16 AM

Savior.... thank you.

RobM23 · 07-29-2011, 09:40 AM

Took care of this yesterday, Meguiars PlastX worked like a charm.

jsublime · 09-29-2011, 12:45 PM

Mine got really bad, as you can see. Tried soap (CG citrus, see 4th & 5th pic trim below rear window) and that helped a little but did not fix it. Followed up with some CG EZ creme glaze (see 4th pic kink trim), that worked great. Out of curiosoity I also tried some sealant, CG M-seal (5th pic trim below front window). It seemed to work just as good as the glaze which surprised me. Last pic is final result. Now if only I could get my drain plugs to stop taking a deuce on my side skirts...

Tlacerda · 01-01-2012, 10:01 AM

Thx!

lopealle · 01-05-2012, 05:37 AM

I used megs105 on mine and it cleared it up

mike the snake · 01-05-2012, 11:32 PM

Mine is almost as bad as yours was.

Thanks fopr the tips. I just finished getting my car back to perfect and I wanted to detail the car and fix the shadowlinw trim,. I'm glad there's something that actually works, as I tried a few different things to no avail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsublime

Mine got really bad, as you can see. Tried soap (CG citrus, see 4th & 5th pic trim below rear window) and that helped a little but did not fix it. Followed up with some CG EZ creme glaze (see 4th pic kink trim), that worked great. Out of curiosoity I also tried some sealant, CG M-seal (5th pic trim below front window). It seemed to work just as good as the glaze which surprised me. Last pic is final result. Now if only I could get my drain plugs to stop taking a deuce on my side skirts...

miiipilot · 01-06-2012, 03:47 AM

Dealer used Meguiare's #9 and cleared it right up.

dt373621 · 01-22-2012, 11:59 AM

I appreciate teh posts everyone.

Well "never dull" did not work....I'm now waiting on Meguiars #9 to come in to see if this works..

By now I've tried basically everything under the sun and kind of depressed about the whole thing. Detail shops couldn't get it off either.

I have at the end of January to meet with a BMW specialist at the dealership to see if he will grant me free trim replacement since the car is 6 months old from coming off the boat - It turns out the trim can only be replaced by taking out the back windows (apparently the trim is glued to window (WTF)! Just blows because my back windows are tinted! SOB!

And who's to say this wont happen again when it gets replaced??? BMW needs to remedy this ASAP. Any updates are welcomed and thanks in advance. I'll post BMW's decision on this.

dt373621 · 01-22-2012, 12:19 PM

The issue I have looks worse than rainbowing, which may be why nothing is working on the trim.

Has anyone had it this bad??? Is it possible to remedy without replacement (IMO I don;t think so)

See pics below:

dt373621 · 02-05-2012, 08:57 AM

Meguiars #9 to no prevail...

I took it to the dealership for a rep to look at last week and he 'blessed' a free replacement and repair of all the shadowline trim after seeing the damage. Just have to get my back windows re-tinted because the trim is glued to them. No biggie.

FYI never take your car to a 'touch less' car wash as mentioned previously in this post - I'm almost 100% confident their chemicals damaged it. And when 'little timmy' was wiping the car down, he probably missed the shadow trim (several times) and the sun baked it right in. I even drove to the car wash and had the owner look at it. He just played dumb (surprise).

I'll stick to washing it with my own 2 paws from now on (heavily focusing on the trim).

Thanks BMW for honoring the trim replacement! Now if you can just correct the defective trim we'll all be happy (coat trim with some type of a protectant).

HiI'mDustin · 07-24-2012, 09:57 AM

When you guys used the various products did you have to use a buffer? just wondering since I don't have one if it would be a waste to buy some $20 product.

moosey · 08-10-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiI'mDustin

When you guys used the various products did you have to use a buffer? just wondering since I don't have one if it would be a waste to buy some $20 product.

I'm assuming most worked by hand. I think it would be a bit difficult to use a buffer, even with a 4" pad. If necessary, there are pads to use for hand application that offer certain levels of cut like a machine pad. Again, that's if it's even necessary.

edlarausmc · 09-30-2012, 09:12 PM

Nice post, good info

DwightSchrute · 12-28-2012, 01:27 PM

have other people used Meguiars Plast-X with excellent results? I happen to have this product on hand. I haven't subjected my brand new 135i yet to touchless car washes (do not plan to) so I'm wondering if maintenance is really that high on the shadowline trim if properly taken care of from the get-go?

bluephobic(1) · 01-31-2013, 08:16 AM

Nope it's not mines an 09 and still looks brand new

Mishikwest · 02-21-2013, 03:01 AM

What exactly are all the shadowline trim pieces? Trim around windows, what else? I've got sl, but nothing to compare it too.

BlackBMiLuc · 05-21-2013, 12:07 PM

Looking forward to this correction! Thank you for the sticky and information as this issue has been such a huge annoyance for me.

PA135i · 05-23-2013, 08:53 AM

I've been using Griots hand polish. Removes the blemishs no problem.

07-29-2011, 09:40 AM	#24
RobM23 Second Lieutenant Drives: E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Lakes, FL Posts: 244 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [3.90] 2011 BMW 328i [0.00]	Took care of this yesterday, Meguiars PlastX worked like a charm. __________________ 08' SGM/CR E82 N54 Active Autowerke/BMW Performance

09-29-2011, 12:45 PM	#25
jsublime Lieutenant Drives: 135i DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NoVa Posts: 410 iTrader: (0)	Mine got really bad, as you can see. Tried soap (CG citrus, see 4th & 5th pic trim below rear window) and that helped a little but did not fix it. Followed up with some CG EZ creme glaze (see 4th pic kink trim), that worked great. Out of curiosoity I also tried some sealant, CG M-seal (5th pic trim below front window). It seemed to work just as good as the glaze which surprised me. Last pic is final result. Now if only I could get my drain plugs to stop taking a deuce on my side skirts... Attached Images __________________ Last edited by jsublime; 09-29-2011 at 03:18 PM. Reason: pics

01-06-2012, 03:47 AM	#29
miiipilot Captain Drives: 2011 TiAg 135i 6mt M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 615 iTrader: (0)	Dealer used Meguiare's #9 and cleared it right up. __________________ miiipilot 2011 135i TiAg w/Black Boston 6mt M-Sport, Premium Pkg, Value Pkg

01-22-2012, 12:19 PM	#31
dt373621 Loaded 1er Drives: '12 135i DSB 6spd Msprt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 81 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i M Sport [4.25] 1990 535i [4.50]	looks worse than "rainbowing" The issue I have looks worse than rainbowing, which may be why nothing is working on the trim. Has anyone had it this bad??? Is it possible to remedy without replacement (IMO I don;t think so) See pics below: Attached Images

02-05-2012, 08:57 AM	#32
dt373621 Loaded 1er Drives: '12 135i DSB 6spd Msprt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 81 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i M Sport [4.25] 1990 535i [4.50]	replaced free Meguiars #9 to no prevail... I took it to the dealership for a rep to look at last week and he 'blessed' a free replacement and repair of all the shadowline trim after seeing the damage. Just have to get my back windows re-tinted because the trim is glued to them. No biggie. FYI never take your car to a 'touch less' car wash as mentioned previously in this post - I'm almost 100% confident their chemicals damaged it. And when 'little timmy' was wiping the car down, he probably missed the shadow trim (several times) and the sun baked it right in. I even drove to the car wash and had the owner look at it. He just played dumb (surprise). I'll stick to washing it with my own 2 paws from now on (heavily focusing on the trim). Thanks BMW for honoring the trim replacement! Now if you can just correct the defective trim we'll all be happy (coat trim with some type of a protectant).

04-29-2011, 04:16 AM	#23
Daniel135i Banned Drives: 2011 135i 6M, AW, CR, MSPORT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USAF Aviano Italy Posts: 524 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [5.00] 2005 SRT-4 [3.50]	Savior.... thank you.

01-01-2012, 10:01 AM	#26
Tlacerda Private Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San jose, ca Posts: 54 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135 Vert [0.00]	Thx!

01-05-2012, 05:37 AM	#27
lopealle Resident Black Guy Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 2,254 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [5.00]	I used megs105 on mine and it cleared it up

01-22-2012, 11:59 AM	#30
dt373621 Loaded 1er Drives: '12 135i DSB 6spd Msprt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 81 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i M Sport [4.25] 1990 535i [4.50]	I appreciate teh posts everyone. Well "never dull" did not work....I'm now waiting on Meguiars #9 to come in to see if this works.. By now I've tried basically everything under the sun and kind of depressed about the whole thing. Detail shops couldn't get it off either. I have at the end of January to meet with a BMW specialist at the dealership to see if he will grant me free trim replacement since the car is 6 months old from coming off the boat - It turns out the trim can only be replaced by taking out the back windows (apparently the trim is glued to window (WTF)! Just blows because my back windows are tinted! SOB! And who's to say this wont happen again when it gets replaced??? BMW needs to remedy this ASAP. Any updates are welcomed and thanks in advance. I'll post BMW's decision on this.

07-24-2012, 09:57 AM	#33
HiI'mDustin Private Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stl Posts: 71 iTrader: (1)	When you guys used the various products did you have to use a buffer? just wondering since I don't have one if it would be a waste to buy some $20 product.

09-30-2012, 09:12 PM	#35
edlarausmc New Member Drives: 2008 BMW 135i SGM 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: MCAS Yuma, AZ Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	Nice post, good info

12-28-2012, 01:27 PM	#36
DwightSchrute New Member Drives: 135i M Sport Package Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	have other people used Meguiars Plast-X with excellent results? I happen to have this product on hand. I haven't subjected my brand new 135i yet to touchless car washes (do not plan to) so I'm wondering if maintenance is really that high on the shadowline trim if properly taken care of from the get-go? __________________ 2012 Alpine White/Coral Red 135i M Sport Package [December 7, 2012 possession)

01-31-2013, 08:16 AM	#37
bluephobic(1) Inspiring the youth of tommorow... Drives: 135i Rocketship :) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: El Puerto, Spain Posts: 124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Nope it's not mines an 09 and still looks brand new __________________ Yr1 135i Jet/Coral JB4/P3 ETS 7" intercooler KNN drop in filter and AFE scoops, GC camber plates, M3 front bits* apex ARC8's with PSS 245/275 M3 rear subframe bushings, other things, some pixie dust and a flux capacitor round out the package

02-21-2013, 03:01 AM	#38
Mishikwest New Member Drives: 09' 128i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	What exactly are all the shadowline trim pieces? Trim around windows, what else? I've got sl, but nothing to compare it too.

05-21-2013, 12:07 PM	#39
BlackBMiLuc Back to Eurosport Drives: 2012 BSM 135i - M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New England Posts: 82 iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to this correction! Thank you for the sticky and information as this issue has been such a huge annoyance for me. __________________ "The fact of the matter is this. The 135 coupé is the best car BMW makes...rare accolade of five stars." -Jeremy Clarkson

05-23-2013, 08:53 AM	#40
PA135i Major Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,055 iTrader: (0)	I've been using Griots hand polish. Removes the blemishs no problem. __________________ Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 6MT / Terracotta Boston Leather / Sport Package / Comfort Access system / Gray Poplar wood trim / Heated front seats / iPod and USB adapter / HD radio / Premium hi-fi system / BMW Performance power kit / BMW Performance short shift kit / BMW M Performance Handbrake Handle / BMW Stainless steel pedals / rear sun shades

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