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Black Pillar (Appliques) Panels - Paint Discoloration
A number of PT owners have complained of water spotting, streaking and or discoloration on the black pillar panels located between the driver and passenger windows.
Some owners have successfully removed the spotting or streaking using the vinegar/water procedure mentioned in the preceding Water Spotting FAQ.
If the vinegar/water procedure fails to remove the spots or streaking completely try using a wax cleaner. Owners report that Mothers Liquid Wax Cleaner, 3M's One Step Cleaner Wax, Mopar Swirl Free Cleaner and Zaino Brothers Z-6 Ultra Clean "Gloss-Enhancer" are effective in removing spots and streaking on the pillars. (See the procedure in the TSB below.) If these products fail to remove the spotting or streaking, or if discoloration is the actual problem contact your local DC dealer. Under the current TSB they will clean, or if necessary, replace the black pillar panels.
Technical Service Bulletin Number: 232200
DATE: May 26, 2000
GROUP: Body
SUBJECT: B-Pillar and C-Pillar applique on doors have a brown haze or appear discolored.
OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves using a cleaner to remove the discoloration.
SYMPTOM CONDITION: The B-pillar applique used on the exterior of the front doors and the B & C pillar applique on the rear doors may have a brown haze or appear discolored. This is caused by contact with certain phosphates used in some types of car wash soap. The discoloration can also be described as having iridescent blue spots on the B-pillar and or C-pillar applique.
DIAGNOSIS: Visually inspect the B-pillar applique's on all 4 doors and the C-pillar applique on the rear doors, if the discoloration, brown haze or blue spots are found, perform the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty Part No. Description
1 050 17020AA Mopar Swirl Free Cleaner
NPN 3M Performance Wipe Cloth or Equivalent
REPAIR PROCEDURE: This repair is compatible with DC's mobile service program and does not require hoists or other full service facility special equipment.
1. The appliques must be cool and dry before beginning the repair procedure.
2. Apply a small amount (dime size) of the Mopar Swirl Free Cleaner to a clean and dry 3M High Performance Wipe Cloth or equivalent.
3. Starting at the top of the B-pillar applique, rub the cleaner into a small section of the B-pillar. Continue to rub until nearly dry. Clean the remainder of the B-pillar using the same process.
4. Allow the complete B-pillar applique to dry. Dry time is approximately 2 minutes.
5. Use a clean, dry 100% cotton towel and wipe off any remaining cleaner residue.
6. Repeat the procedure for the remaining B- pillar and C-pillar appliques as needed.