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Side strip discolouration

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:59 am
by Simboc2004 •

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The top quarter round segment of the side strip on my 2005 Triton has discoloured (please see photo). Has anyone had success with returning it to pristine whiteness? It seems to be hard and is very even, so I'm guessing it's not a gun-applied sealant?

I have seem other people on here mention a weakened bleach solution - is this the best way to go?

Thanks in anticipation,
Simon

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RE: Side strip discolouration

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:04 pm
by Aaron Calder •

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Have a look at this thread from ages ago, Simon. You should find it of use.

Cleaning the waist strip

And this one:

Brown Smeg

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2003 Triton 420 and Audi A4 2.0Tfsi S-line SE Cabriolet

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RE: Side strip discolouration

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Fri Jul 01, 2022 3:03 pm
by Simboc2004 •

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Brilliant, thanks

Simon

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RE: Side strip discolouration

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Fri Jul 01, 2022 5:27 pm
by Ray Lawrence •

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Plus one for methylated spirits.

2007 Triton 430GT - Seat Ateca 1.4TSI petrol manual

RE: Side strip discolouration

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:26 pm
by eribaMotters •

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If you have white simplex finish then be careful with the meths, it dissolves the thin paint.

Colin

Forum Moderator. aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

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RE: Side strip discolouration

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:30 pm
by Simboc2004 •

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Sorry to report that the meths didn't work. the bit of strip I tried is now purplish rather than red...

Athena, our 2005 Eriba 430GT, leading our Volvo V70 astray...

RE: Side strip discolouration

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:54 pm
by eribaMotters •

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Masking tape the paintwork and try some Ciff/Jiff and a toothbrush.

Colin

Forum Moderator. aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

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RE: Side strip discolouration

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:23 pm
by Simboc2004 •

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Will try this tomorrow if I have time before we leave - though maybe while we are away...

I'm a great fan of Cif - it's really good for removing tannin from cups and mugs.

Athena, our 2005 Eriba 430GT, leading our Volvo V70 astray...