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I’m not sure this will be much help. My 2015 S550 had the same issue but within the factory warranty. My local dealer replaced all trim under warranty. They completed the job within one day. They first tried to clean the trim pieces but gave up within 10 minutes.
I’m not sure this will be much help. My 2015 S550 had the same issue but within the factory warranty. My local dealer replaced all trim under warranty. They completed the job within one day. They first tried to clean the trim pieces but gave up within 10 minutes.
Def helps. I have 2 months left on the factory warranty.
Do you use a car wash to clean the car ?
Have had similar problems with black trim, started with a rainbow like film similar to what a petrol stain does when wet, figured out its the chemicals used in the no touch car washes.
Do you use a car wash to clean the car ?
Have had similar problems with black trim, started with a rainbow like film similar to what a petrol stain does when wet, figured out its the chemicals used in the no touch car washes.
I just got the car. It’s a CPO. A guess is this car was never hand washed.
stopped by the dealer today. They are ordering the parts and will replace under warranty
By any chance are you anywhere near the tri-state area? I have the same issue with my trim but my dealer refused to fix it under warranty and I’m trying to find another one that would.
By any chance are you anywhere near the tri-state area? I have the same issue with my trim but my dealer refused to fix it under warranty and I’m trying to find another one that would.
I have these marks on my 2015 S500, I also have them on a Jaguar as well, funny that today I saw this Jaguar thread https://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=122282
so I have bought a tub of the polish from Amazon that one of the guys recommended. Mothers Mag & Aluminium Polish 5oz
It will be interesting to see if it helps on either or both cars.
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
We just picked up a 2019 E450 wagon and I knew that the bright work around the windows was “water spotted,” and planned on having the car detailed, as soon as I got the first service done, which was done yesterday. Anyway, based on this thread, I tried to polish these areas using a very mild polish with very light pressure and zero improvement. The areas are smooth to the touch and the car has been in Southern California since new. It would appear to me that the finish is defective and I will be visiting my dealer again next week to see what they say about it. I believe these bright, metal, window surrounds are polished and then clear coated, so I don’t see any sort of metal polish working on them.
We just picked up a 2019 E450 wagon and I knew that the bright work around the windows was “water spotted,” and planned on having the car detailed, as soon as I got the first service done, which was done yesterday. Anyway, based on this thread, I tried to polish these areas using a very mild polish with very light pressure and zero improvement. The areas are smooth to the touch and the car has been in Southern California since new. It would appear to me that the finish is defective and I will be visiting my dealer again next week to see what they say about it. I believe these bright, metal, window surrounds are polished and then clear coated, so I don’t see any sort of metal polish working on them.
it’s definitely coated. I tried everything and nothing worked. It’s not bare metal. They have to good will it
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
I sent the photo to my SA. He said he has seen this before and that the MB stance is usually that it has “occurred due to an outside influence,” and not from a defective finish. Well, not every piece on my car is affected. Some still look perfect, so I’ve got their canned response beat. I’m taking the car in this week so the SM can look at it. I have no doubt that it will be replaced under warranty. Stay tuned!
I had the same thing on my 2018 E63 amg wagon when brand new on the passenger side rear window lower trim. They ordered a new piece and replaced it. It is under the clear coat so all the polishing in the world won't fix it. Defective.
I had the same issue on a S550 that I purchased out of south Florida where it rains daily in the summer
Dealership in Atlanta was able to have their favorite detailer buff the water spots/oxidation out for $200
I coated with aluminum specific wax and have not had a issue since
Best,
MikeinATL
Hi MikeinATL. I have the same issue bought my car from FL too and have those water stains. I live in Atlanta too. Can you please send me the detailers address and number?
We just picked up a 2019 E450 wagon and I knew that the bright work around the windows was “water spotted,” and planned on having the car detailed, as soon as I got the first service done, which was done yesterday. Anyway, based on this thread, I tried to polish these areas using a very mild polish with very light pressure and zero improvement. The areas are smooth to the touch and the car has been in Southern California since new. It would appear to me that the finish is defective and I will be visiting my dealer again next week to see what they say about it. I believe these bright, metal, window surrounds are polished and then clear coated, so I don’t see any sort of metal polish working on them.
I had the same problem with discolored window trim. Just returned from the dealer, all trim was replaced under warranty. Below taken from invoiceCLIENT STATES THAT THE WINDOW TRIP CHROME STRIPS ARE DISCOLORED
SPECIAL ORDER
Cause: CHROME TRIM AROUND ALL FOUR DOORS ARE DISCOLORED.DEFECT IN CHROME TRIM.
07-01-2020, 09:20 AM
