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03-27-2013, 06:20 PM | #1 |
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Center vents becoming grey?
Has anyone had their interior air vents start turning grey? I had the ones closest to the door replaced under warranty but now my center ones are becoming grey. Any ideas? I was thinking using that "forever black" stuff thats typically used on the E36 door mouldings.
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03-27-2013, 09:22 PM | #2 |
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Yup. On both my 08 135 and 09 128. I tired to get them replaced on the 09 when it was under warranty and the dealer wouldn't do it.... Tried "Back to Black"-- no workie...
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03-27-2013, 09:25 PM | #3 |
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my whole interior in general is starting to turn gray/yellow from being out in the sun all day and I don't have tint : (. My vents are all gray as well
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03-27-2013, 10:50 PM | #4 |
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Have you been regularly using a treatment like Vinylex?
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03-27-2013, 10:54 PM | #5 |
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nope and thats probably why. When I clean my interior I just use leather cleaner and just interior wipes for the rest.
my car is pretty much noobed out. The exterior paint is horrible from bird poop, pollen, etc. I try to wash it regularly but the next day its dirty.
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Surflex Flexible Surface Colorant used to restore the colour of interior vinyl, Surflex is a flexible surface colorant, it’s water -based polymer pigmentation. Does not crack, chip or become brittle with age, restores the natural appearance and does not look "painted". Will not fill in or cover up the natural vinyl grain pattern, remains permanently flexible. Wash and rinse thoroughly per label instructions. Let the surface dry thoroughly before proceeding with the colouring. |
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I got the Swissvax from Scheer Signature Detailing. His name is Dominic and his number is (786) 554-7508. I'm usually there all the time too so i may get to see your 1!
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Keep in mind the old vents are easily damaged if removed to paint, etc. The plastic surfaces are really soft.
Replacement vents aren't *that* expensive ($40?). Approach your dealer about purchasing at a significant a discount since its is a known problem and the car isn't far out of warranty. |
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i only paid for what i used (since we are friends) but i think a normal 250ml bottle will run you $50-60. I'm not really sure so don't quote me on that. Give him a call and tell him that Jordan sent you and he will work something out with you. Nano Express also works great on vinyl wraps too.
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All of my dash vents are fading. My car is from Florida and I'm in chicago. So I wen to the dealer and showed them my dash is starting to bubble in couple spots so they are giving me a new dash. And I asked about my vents and they are replacing all my vents as well. I'm still under warranty until September so I don't have to pay anything. Very happy with my dealer they are great.
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I just put some (Seen on TV) Wipe New on them, figured what the heck...
Looks good, we'll see if it lasts.
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