Door Trim Stained after Tint

schan · 09-25-2018, 05:57 PM

Just got my BMW tinted. The next day I noticed what appears to be water stains on my trim. I tried to remove it with various cleaner products with no hope. I took it back to the tint place, they can't seem to figure it out either. Does anyone have any insights??

Btownusa · 09-25-2018, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by schan

Just got my BMW tinted. The next day I noticed what appears to be water stains on my trim. I tried to remove it with various cleaner products with no hope. I took it back to the tint place, they can't seem to figure it out either. Does anyone have any insights??

Maguire's polish/wax? Your pics won't load for me so I can't see them but I too had some type of 'stain' from a chemical used on the car (by a previous owner) and that polish took it right out.

BEM-S4 · 09-25-2018, 06:27 PM

Yeah depends on what kind of trim we are even talking about

schan · 09-25-2018, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Btownusa

Maguire's polish/wax? Your pics won't load for me so I can't see them but I too had some type of 'stain' from a chemical used on the car (by a previous owner) and that polish took it right out.

hmmm not sure why the image is not loading: here's link to the pic:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ic...CqHFpRp0yMZh7S

I'll try polishing it tonight

schan · 09-25-2018, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Yeah depends on what kind of trim we are even talking about

I'm assuming its vinyl.

Here's a link to the picture:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ic...CqHFpRp0yMZh7S

Btownusa · 09-25-2018, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by schan

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Yeah depends on what kind of trim we are even talking about

I'm assuming its vinyl.

Here's a link to the picture:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ic...CqHFpRp0yMZh7S

Oh my bad, you said 'trim' and I missed that. I was thinking you had satins on the body. I think Maguire's makes an interior polish too so try that.

BEM-S4 · 09-25-2018, 06:58 PM

Oh inside - fuck that's totally on the tint shop. Maybe try VLR or make them fix it. I thought you meant in the outside of the car.

schan · 09-25-2018, 07:33 PM

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Oh inside - fuck that's totally on the tint shop. Maybe try VLR or make them fix it. I thought you meant in the outside of the car.

They try all day to fix it with no luck..I'm hoping they will order a new trim/panel for it...

Noelified · 09-25-2018, 09:03 PM

I'd try CarPro Perl if the polish doesn't do it. That's really weird looking though, not sure what they would have used to cause that. Generally it's just water with a surfactant or activator.

Billfitz · 09-25-2018, 09:42 PM

That looks like leather to me. If so it will probably need replacing.

schan · 09-25-2018, 10:39 PM

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That looks like leather to me. If so it will probably need replacing.

Do you what would have caused it?

Korvo · 09-25-2018, 11:41 PM

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That looks like leather to me. If so it will probably need replacing.

Do you what would have caused it?

Whatever soapy solution they used to install the tint. Some even use isopropyl alcohol in their blend. This was just a case of careless tinting. Are they reputable? Agree with above... it'll need to be replaced. It's ruined.

BEM-S4 · 09-26-2018, 06:49 AM

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That looks like leather to me. If so it will probably need replacing.

Do you what would have caused it?

Whatever soapy solution they used to install the tint. Some even use isopropyl alcohol in their blend. This was just a case of careless tinting. Are they reputable? Agree with above... it'll need to be replaced. It's ruined.

In which case you need an entirely new door card.

Korvo · 09-26-2018, 08:52 AM

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In which case you need an entirely new door card.

Ouch... Can't even imagine what it costs w/ leather.

Orion4 · 09-26-2018, 10:26 AM

From the looks of the pic, whatever they used to clean/prep the inside of the window, they were sloppy and used too much, which leaked down on to the inside of the upper door card and puddled there along that seam, soaking in and discoloring the leather. The portion of the door card behind the damaged leather is also toast.

I don't think there is any reasonable way to repair the existing leather without having it removed, treated, redyed and remounted on the card.

If it was me, I would hold the installing company's "feet to the fire" until repaired properly or they provide funds to replace with a new Door card assembly.

Is the installing company part of a national chain or franchise? If so AND you are not having any success with them, contact the National Customer service and file a complaint.

schan · 09-26-2018, 10:55 AM

Thanks everyone for your inputs. The store said they are ordering a new panel for me...what a big mess up at least they are owning up to it!

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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	From the looks of the pic, whatever they used to clean/prep the inside of the window, they were sloppy and used too much, which leaked down on to the inside of the upper door card and puddled there along that seam, soaking in and discoloring the leather. The portion of the door card behind the damaged leather is also toast. I don't think there is any reasonable way to repair the existing leather without having it removed, treated, redyed and remounted on the card. If it was me, I would hold the installing company's "feet to the fire" until repaired properly or they provide funds to replace with a new Door card assembly. Is the installing company part of a national chain or franchise? If so AND you are not having any success with them, contact the National Customer service and file a complaint. Last edited by Orion4; 09-26-2018 at 02:42 PM..
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schan Enlisted Member 4 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 328 sport pkg wht/blk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for your inputs. The store said they are ordering a new panel for me...what a big mess up at least they are owning up to it!
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