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PassionforPurple
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Posted: May 16, 2007, 6:59 PM
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Pillar trims on 2004
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Just bought a 2004, but the pillar trims are kinda weird.
I like em, but they look like they need replacing.
Are they supposed to be irridescent?
I can only find chrome ones to replace them, but
don't like chrome. Any ideas on what to do to
make them look better?
Thanks ~
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Posts: 2 | From: Seattle, WA
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Posted: May 16, 2007, 9:35 PM
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Re: [PassionforPurple] Pillar trims on 2004
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 It sounds like you have the infamous foggy pillar problem which results from frequent car washes.Get mother's Back to Black in any auto parts store,use a little elbow greese,and they will come clean.You can also use claybar to solve this also.PeaceOut......Mike
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Mike Casabianca
His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......
Hers: 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with Automatic Transmission, Bulldog Signs Eeyore, Cargo area mat, WeatherTec wind deflectors, PT valve stem caps, PT trash can, "BlueHaze" custom dash mat, and chrome tailpipe extension, "Old School" wood shifter knob, wood and chrome door pins, MRK Group interior knob and switch covers, door surrounds, and dome light trim, chrome door surround trim, white eeyore window decals, smoothie hub cap, wood eeyore plaques ....and the Wood goes on
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Posts: 2282 | From: Yonkers, New York
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PassionforPurple
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Posted: May 16, 2007, 9:38 PM
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Thanks ~ you the man ! 
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Posted: May 16, 2007, 11:46 PM
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You are very welcome.I am far from the man just a guy who had the same problem and experimented with solutions.I actually chromed Miss CRN but last weekend spent about 2 hours cleaning up Ginny's pillars on Woodra.We are hitting Delaware on Friday for the Dover Air Base "PT'S Take Flight Show".......Peace Out and God Bless......Mike
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Mike Casabianca
His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......
Hers: 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with Automatic Transmission, Bulldog Signs Eeyore, Cargo area mat, WeatherTec wind deflectors, PT valve stem caps, PT trash can, "BlueHaze" custom dash mat, and chrome tailpipe extension, "Old School" wood shifter knob, wood and chrome door pins, MRK Group interior knob and switch covers, door surrounds, and dome light trim, chrome door surround trim, white eeyore window decals, smoothie hub cap, wood eeyore plaques ....and the Wood goes on
http://community.webshots.com/user/mdcvmvc
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Posts: 2282 | From: Yonkers, New York
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AUCRZR
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Posted: May 17, 2007, 4:48 AM
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Any ideas on what to do to
make them look better?
Wax them .That will take out the Blurs....
Never ever use Armor all or similar products on them..They are plastic and they will streak and look like mixed oil and water on the sidewalk if you do .... as you already see 
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rcktpwrd
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Posted: May 17, 2007, 12:33 PM
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I agree with AU, wax the pillars.
I usually use a cleaner wax on there, use a very small amount and rub it till there are no spots/streaks left in the plastic. Then let it haze up and buff it off with a clean towel. Works like a charm! 
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sent1
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Posted: May 18, 2007, 5:30 AM
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I also concur. I wax the pillars just like the rest of the cars finish. Keeps them looking great.
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MICKEY41
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Posted: May 20, 2007, 4:47 AM
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What good news. I was going to replace my black faded pillar posts with chrome but after reading this, I am off to the auto parts store. Thanks, Guys. You saved me some money. MICKEY
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sent1
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Posted: May 20, 2007, 8:13 AM
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Hey, BTW, What works best on the black plastic pieces like the washer nozzles, mud flaps and mirrors that have gone grey? I would to find something that lasts. Armour All or tire shine products don't do it (at least those that I have tried). Maybe I should try something in a rattle can?
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DC1 #1610--5-speed. Its got some stuff.
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