Chrome/Plastic trim discoloured

[Chall]

The trim around all the windows on my 2019 1.5 SEL Karoq has become discoloured and no longer has any shine to it. The car went into my local dealer under warranty and his reply was. Skoda will not replace this as its an issue with chemicals during the washing procedure which is not covered under warranty. The car was returned to me washed and cleaned. When I asked what chemicals were in the shampoo I did not receive a reply. Anyone else had this issue

[Ootohere]

Welcome.

At least they never said they are meant to be that way.

 

Were they the Warranty Manager for that branch?   People have has successful warranty claims.    But first pictures need taking by the Dealership Employee and then a Warranty claim needs making.

 

Products and cleaning ways can cause issues.

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Have you had it from new, or how long?

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/457051-chrome-strip-becoming-milky

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/454635-marked-exterior-window-trim

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/451685-marking-on-chrome-around-front windows

 

 

[Chall]

40 minutes ago, e-Roottoot said:

Welcome.

At least they never said they are meant to be that way.

 

Were they the Warranty Manager for that branch?   People have has successful warranty claims.    But first pictures need taking by the Dealership Employee and then a Warranty claim needs making.

 

Products and cleaning ways can cause issues.

?

Have you had it from new, or how long?

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/457051-chrome-strip-becoming-milky

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/454635-marked-exterior-window-trim

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/451685-marking-on-chrome-around-front windows

 

 

Thanks for the reply and links. Yes I’ve had the car from new October 2019. Look like I’m stuck with it

[Arsen]

Have the same issue but on some of the trim, not all over…explanation about chemicals would be reasonable iff all chrome trimming is discoloured. 
Didnt ask the dealer yet..in my case isn’t that bad. Yet. 😂 

[Lussac]

In one of the linked threads (above) someone was going to look into having the trims wrapped but did not report back.  An internet search brings up loads of de-chroming and wrapping services which may be an option if you like the "black trim" look.  If this happens to me it's the route I think I will take and get some black badges/logos to complement.  Haven't got my car yet, it's parked in a foreign field somewhere awaiting semi-conductor chips.

[patrolman]

Same thing happened to my SEL the dealer response was they all do it , they had chained one set but but the replacements went the same way so opted to leave as they were 

Edited 22 September, 2021 by patrolman