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Re: RUNNING BOARDS ON 2012 X5 35i STAINED, NEED HELP AND DIRECTION
Are they Aluminum? If they are Aluminum try using a good metal polish like Wenol, Menzerna, Mothers and Flitz.
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Re: RUNNING BOARDS ON 2012 X5 35i STAINED, NEED HELP AND DIRECTION
If it was me, I would not polish them - maybe only as a last resort. Since its BMW, I can almost guarantee there is some type of coating on them. Those little rubber nubbys will make it very tedious as well.
If it was me, the first thing I'd try is Trix from CarPro. This is because it's a solvent based cleaner (removes almost anything that can be removed) and it has an iron remover in it. It looks like some of the staining may be oxidized iron to me embedded in the finish.
Another thing I would try is a Magic Eraser. But, I would do a test spot first.
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Re: RUNNING BOARDS ON 2012 X5 35i STAINED, NEED HELP AND DIRECTION
They are anodized aluminum, do not polish them. Use a strong apc and brush.
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Re: RUNNING BOARDS ON 2012 X5 35i STAINED, NEED HELP AND DIRECTION
Probably aluminum with a coating. I would try simple green at 4 to 1 and a softer wheel brush.
Bill 1234
2004 audi a6 quattro (traded).
2015 Ford Escape 2.0l ecoboost 4WD
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Re: RUNNING BOARDS ON 2012 X5 35i STAINED, NEED HELP AND DIRECTION
I removed the knobs to clean these running boards belonging to GL500. It only took a couple of hours for each side. I believe BMWs are similar
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Re: RUNNING BOARDS ON 2012 X5 35i STAINED, NEED HELP AND DIRECTION
Dennis, how were you able to remove the knobs? Could you please show me the steps? I believe it may be similar on the X5.
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Re: RUNNING BOARDS ON 2012 X5 35i STAINED, NEED HELP AND DIRECTION
Mike =, whats an APC? I have no idea. I am detail novice, forgive my ignorance.
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Re: RUNNING BOARDS ON 2012 X5 35i STAINED, NEED HELP AND DIRECTION
Mike, what's an APC? I have no idea what the APC is. Forgive my ignorance. I'm a detail novice.
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Dennis, what did you use to clean it?
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