Black Panels between the doors

[technobear]

I have serious waterspots on these and cant seem to get them off. Any tips on how to clean and maintain them?

[PTRON]

Clean and maintain the same as you do all other exterior body parts (they're painted).

[kbshadow]

Chrysler has a TSB on them.

Form TSB-003 Rev. 1.07
NUMBER: 23-22-00
GROUP: Body
DATE: May 26, 2000
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.
MODELS:
2001 (PT) PT Cruiser
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The B-pillar appliques used on the exterior of the front doors and the B & C pillar appliques
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 appliques 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:
1 05017020AA Mopar Swirl Free Cleaner
NPN 3M High Performance Wipe Cloth or Equivalent
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
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.
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND
DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
Dealer Technical Operations
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
23-22-00 -2-
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-05-11-94 .................................................. ..............0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 69 - Discolored


I used Mothers plastic polish on them and it took the spots off.

Bob

[technobear]

Cool, i think i can handle that. Thanks for the info.

[jmack]

Thanks for that! I think what we should do all collectively is include our favorite cleaning/detailing products, along with locations/stores/sites of where we can acquire them.

[turbomangt]

Jmack, Go to my web site and read the feedback section. If you have a question about car care, just ask me here or through my site. I try to answer them in a timely manner, but sometimes I get as many as 50 questions in a single day on my site which I try to answer with 24 hours. Time is not on my side, but I do my best. Gary oh, here it is......www.perfectautofinish.com

[RallyDRock]

dont let soap or cleaners dry on the plastic mirrors or the pillars. I never had spots and now i do

Will be doing a complete detail soon will post pics.