[tpope1]

Anyone else notice how easily the exterior black gloss trim scratches and has even already started to fade/haze ?

I never take my RRS through automatic washes, and the black gloss trim (in particular the door pillars) already looks so old and beat up.

 

[dudeonthenet]

Yeah, swirl marks galore. I hand washed mine hoping to avoid them but no luck, super delicate trim.

 

[rrs14]

I assume this is because they are made of plastic...

 

[Desert Dave]

I put clear bra on my a pillars when I had the car done. Don't know about fading but scratches yes...

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[kineticfive]

Will opticoat prevent this issue?

 

[AbeFromin]

Anyone else notice how easily the exterior black gloss trim scratches and has even already started to fade/haze ?

I never take my RRS through automatic washes, and the black gloss trim (in particular the door pillars) already looks so old and beat up.

YES!!! omg i have 323 miles on my car and have taken it thru the local car-wash ONCE. def notice swirl marks on the black plastic pillars.

I have the Santorini Black contrast roof and it is fine. i wish they did the pillars with the same treatment....

 

[Count Laszlo]

Never had a problem when it was flat black. Urgh.

 

[ithinkmac]

Getting Opticoat on mine next weekend. I'll see if I can remember to ask about this.

-ThinkMac-

Will opticoat prevent this issue?

 

[rxbg]

opticoat definitely helps.

 

[Ewarren423]

I noticed a what appears to be a tiny speck (smaller than pen point) of dirt embedded within the painted trim under the drivers side rear window. almost like a piece of dirt was on the trim before they painted it.

Anyone else have this on their cars?

Wondering if i should have dealer replace that trim piece or just deal with it. I only noticed because i was giving all the black trim a check after reading this thread.
BTW, how does this come off/back on? and does it come pre-painted?

thanks!

 

[383vett]

I noticed a what appears to be a tiny speck (smaller than pen point) of dirt embedded within the painted trim under the drivers side rear window. almost like a piece of dirt was on the trim before they painted it.

Anyone else have this on their cars?

Wondering if i should have dealer replace that trim piece or just deal with it. I only noticed because i was giving all the black trim a check after reading this thread.
BTW, how does this come off/back on? and does it come pre-painted?

thanks!

I'd just live with it. Remember it's a car, not artwork. I'm not sure a dealer would replace the trim piece for such a small speck. Sometimes they cause more damage while trying to repair an item. My .02

 

[JBmemphis]

Unless you can clearly see the defect from 1 m, or 39 inches it's not considered a defect. (That's what their predelivery specs say)


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[383vett]

Unless you can clearly see the defect from 1 m, or 39 inches it's not considered a defect. (That's what their predelivery specs say)


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I guess he could always turn the speck into a scratch.:???:

 

[JBmemphis]

Just make sure it's larger than 20mm...

And ideally hide it under the clear coat



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[Desert Dave]

Decided to add all pillars clear bra'd Instead of just the a pillars before the scratching gets excessive...

 

[kineticfive]

Desert Dave pls send pics when you're done!

 

[MEEN89]

Decided to add all pillars clear bra'd Instead of just the a pillars before the scratching gets excessive...

So is a clear type film better that Opti-Coat to prevent the scratching on the black plastic?

I am getting Opti-Coat put on the entire outside next week and considering covering the front half of the car with XPEL Self Healing Paint Protection Film from the headlights back to front part of the front doors.

 

[standows]

I'm wondering if its just plastic trim (hence the easy scratches) or paint. Either way, I've been VERY happy with Checmical guy products and they have videos on how to restore each:

Plastic b-Pillar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOOnqvDB3Io

Painted B-Pillar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMPTSBr45OQ

*edit - I'm seeing this as well

I'm super happy with their products and would recommend them highly.

 

[Double-E]

So is a clear type film better that Opti-Coat to prevent the scratching on the black plastic?

I am getting Opti-Coat put on the entire outside next week and considering covering the front half of the car with XPEL Self Healing Paint Protection Film from the headlights back to front part of the front doors.

Do you have a price quote for getting the XPEL film? I would prefer getting something done to my doors and hood; and like that it's self healing. The video looks impressive

 

[rxbg]

do a search. here is my thread with pics of our car with the custom xpel ultimate on the entire front and fenders and rockers. has opticoat and the remainder of the car including the black trim pieces


http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/43-range-rover-sport-ii-l494/84361-our-new-autobiography.html