Door Lower Side Trim - Water Sports

[Kdubb]

Anybody know how to clean these spots off? Soap and water won’t do it. Not sure what chemicals would be safe. See attached pics. Thanks!!

 

[EdP]

Anybody know how to clean these spots off? Soap and water won’t do it. Not sure what chemicals would be safe. See attached pics. Thanks!!

I'd try a small spot with something like Bar Keeper's Friend. Does a good job on stainless kitchen stuff.

 

[bubbaG80Sport]

Bar Keeper's friend is way to abrasive. I believe this trim is painted plastic. Bar Keeper's friend is for metal (copper/stainless steel).

If this is material on top of the trim (e.g. dried calcium from water droplets) you may be able to remove that material by MILDLY buffing.
Start with the least abrasive and work your way up.
1) Soap and Water
2) Diluted vinegar to full strength vinegar and a micro-fiber towel. Be sure to thoroughly rinse afterwards.
2) Clay bar
3) Car paint swirl remover (e.g. Mequiars)
4) Buffing compound. (Leave this to the experts/pros).

This looks much like the the window trim "pitting issue" on the G80 Sport trim level reported in the thread here. There is no way to buff this out short of removing the Sport trim package "lacquer" on the entire trim piece. The only solution is replacing the trim.

After fixed, the trim needs to be protected with regular waxing or ceramic coating.

 

[Kdubb]

Thanks to both for the advice.

Fortunately not putting. Just hard water spots. Full strength vinegar & clay bar got it clean. No harm or abrasive scratches. Bar keepers friend would have been last Resort before replacing.

 

[jdubg80]

Anybody know how to clean these spots off? Soap and water won’t do it. Not sure what chemicals would be safe. See attached pics. Thanks!!

You need a chemical called tint remover and steel wool tape up paint so you don’t scratch it I work at a genesis dealer as a Detailer and this is how we do it comes out brand new