pillar water spots

[Shini Quiet]

My wife's 02 has those plasted water spots on the exterior door pillars. I've tried all kinds of stuff - the stuff I use to try to crover the tape marks on my 01 bumpers - but to no avail. There was a tread sometime ago regarding these spots. Can anyone head me in the right direction in dealing with this problem? Thanks

[turbomangt]

Our pillars are clear coated similar to your finish. For some reason or many reasons, I have seen this occur often. First thing to try is to bring it back to the dealer, I heard some pillars come with a defect prone to this problem. IT IS ESSENTIAL to wax/ or seal the pillars regularly. The car wash you frequent may have the chemicals set improperly (acid vs alcoline) which may cause problems. Clean them with a mild cleaner and see if that improves them before wax. Look on my web site for info on paint cleaners. Gary

[Hooligan]

quote:Originally posted by Shini Quiet

I've tried all kinds of stuff - the stuff I use to try to crover the tape marks on my 01 bumpers - but to no avail.

Chrysler covered those tape marks under warrenty. Don't know IF one would take care of your '01, but it would be worth a shot.[:I]