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The Doctor



Member Since: 09 Jul 2010
Location: Gallifrey
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A question for The Valeter (or anyone who wants to chip in)

There is a problem on my dad's Audi A4 that has been bugging him for ages. Basically, the chrome strips along the bottom of the windows on the doors and the strip on the boot have what looks similar to water marks all over them.

A number of things we have tried just won't touch it. Car polish, vinegar, duraglit/brasso/silvo, special chrome cleaner that can be used on kitchen sinks etc. None of these make it worse or better, the stains are simply invincible.

Even a car valeting guy we sometimes use has no answer but says it is common with Audi's. So Mr Valeter or anyone else who wants to throw ideas in, how do we solve this problem? LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Post #187313 11th Jun 2013 7:14 pm
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Slaneydore



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I heard that toothpaste is good for that Wink BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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Post #187316 11th Jun 2013 7:19 pm
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Badger1970



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Baltic Blue

I had this on my Insignia grill when it was 4 days old. It was down to the valeter that prepped the car using too strong a hydrochloric acid based pre-wash on chromed plastic.

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I was reliably informed that it would be impossible to remove, and the whole thing was replaced under warranty. Which was fortunate, as otherwise it would have been nigh on 」300 to replace.

Will be watching this thread with interest to see if anyone can offer a bona-fide solution.

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Post #187325 11th Jun 2013 8:35 pm
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SYFL2



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I know the marks that are being talked about i think once they are there thats about it.

Post #187340 12th Jun 2013 5:51 am
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Mona Geeza



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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Stornoway Grey

Not surprised if they are using battery acid to clean it, wonder its not stripped off the paint too.

Post #187342 12th Jun 2013 6:33 am
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Badger1970



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Baltic Blue

HCI (diluted heavily) is/was used by a lot of valeters to remove brake dust from alloy wheels. On this occasion, the prat used it as a TFR as well, with disastrous consequences. Hard to believe that a Vauxhall Main Delaler could hire such a dimwit, but then it was Slough after al! Laughing Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles

Post #187350 12th Jun 2013 7:59 am
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npinks



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sorry, never had to tackle that before so can't offer any other advice other thank try a search on www.detailingworld.com Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #187351 12th Jun 2013 8:52 am
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Ninocass



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HAve similar marking on my number plate and my details said it's a new number plate job.

I'm blaming the road traffic film remover used in the local car wash

Post #187365 12th Jun 2013 11:28 am
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The Doctor



Member Since: 09 Jul 2010
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Intriguing folks, thanks. I sent a PM to The Valeter about this post so hopefully he will be along soon.

I think we need a sub forum for members with a very particular set of skills who can give advice on here. I can help with law, CG has farming covered, Valeter speaks for himself, etc etc Laughing LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Post #187418 12th Jun 2013 5:47 pm
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