cleaning b-pillars
#2
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
If a good wash doesn't do it, I would grab a clay bar.
Clay bar will get rid of water spots, just about anywhere.
Clay bar will get rid of water spots, just about anywhere.
#6
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
I would go to AutoZone, I've seen some there.
Meguiras (sp?) seems to be a popular one amongst most people here.
Meguiras (sp?) seems to be a popular one amongst most people here.
#8
not sure if you are talking about the same thing but you know that black part right next to the window that seperates the drive and pass fdoorr that is tape and it comes off and its painted i used a blow dryer and took it off
#10
Drive Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Redmond
Posts: 1,670
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by youngpit
not sure if you are talking about the same thing but you know that black part right next to the window that seperates the drive and pass fdoorr that is tape and it comes off and its painted i used a blow dryer and took it off
#13
Registered
iTrader: (2)
Originally Posted by youngpit
not sure if you are talking about the same thing but you know that black part right next to the window that seperates the drive and pass fdoorr that is tape and it comes off and its painted i used a blow dryer and took it off
I think he means one of the options for laminate on the B-pillar.
either the Mazdaspeed, RX-8, or Rotary symbol with RX-8 in the center like the wheel center caps.
You are just trying to get water spots off of the bare b-pillar right?
It is painted could always try something like the Meguires NXT Speed Detailer, that stuff is amazing at cleaning up stuff like that. The Mothers Back to Black doesn't work on it because it is painted and not vinyl or plastic.
#15
Was that tape stock, or aftermarket?
I have trouble thinking if all 8's come with black tape on the pillar, cause mine is black and its dark out right now. I seem to remember that that area on my 8 isn't as shiney as the rest of the car, so if there's some kind of tape there, I'd like to it off also. Black car anyway.
Anyone see a downside to that?
Jeff
I have trouble thinking if all 8's come with black tape on the pillar, cause mine is black and its dark out right now. I seem to remember that that area on my 8 isn't as shiney as the rest of the car, so if there's some kind of tape there, I'd like to it off also. Black car anyway.
Anyone see a downside to that?
Jeff
#16
'04 MT RX8/71 351C Mach1
My downside thoughts are:
1. If the tape actually pulled off some of the paint along with it.
2. If at some point Mazda decided not to do a good job finishing the paint under the tape, since it was only going to be covered by the tape anyway, leaving a dull or spotty finish.
In either case, you probably wish you had left it on.
Zoom, Zoom!
1. If the tape actually pulled off some of the paint along with it.
2. If at some point Mazda decided not to do a good job finishing the paint under the tape, since it was only going to be covered by the tape anyway, leaving a dull or spotty finish.
In either case, you probably wish you had left it on.
Zoom, Zoom!
#18
Yes the tape comes stock, it makes the car look like it only has two doors, take the tape off and you can see the true nature of it being a four door. Me I like the two door look and did not take the tape off!
#19
Ahead of its time
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: GA
Posts: 1,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by youngpit
here is a pic of mine i took that black tape off with a hair dryer and some time
#20
Registered
iTrader: (2)
Originally Posted by N5TEV
Was that tape stock, or aftermarket?
I have trouble thinking if all 8's come with black tape on the pillar, cause mine is black and its dark out right now. I seem to remember that that area on my 8 isn't as shiney as the rest of the car, so if there's some kind of tape there, I'd like to it off also. Black car anyway.
Anyone see a downside to that?
Jeff
I have trouble thinking if all 8's come with black tape on the pillar, cause mine is black and its dark out right now. I seem to remember that that area on my 8 isn't as shiney as the rest of the car, so if there's some kind of tape there, I'd like to it off also. Black car anyway.
Anyone see a downside to that?
Jeff
Actually I think it matches with the window edging.