I've just noticed this on the rear driverside door trim.on my 21 plate Sportline. It's not a reflection, it's like the black paint is thin in this area and the metal is shining through. Has anyone else had similar issues with the black trims? I'm going to call the dealer on Monday about it, as there's no external damage to the area.

Has it had any paintwork on that door?

it looks very like burn through from a polisher. 

30 minutes ago, UndertheRadar said:

Has it had any paintwork on that door?

it looks very like burn through from a polisher. 

Not as far as I know, or can see. I only bought it last month and I think the sneaky swines at the garage must have concealed it temporarily, as it's only since I've washed it that I've noticed it. I may just get it wrapped and chalk it up to experience.

Mine is identical. The dealer somewhat condescendingly told me that it was the "chemicals" I used to clean the car. I 1) invited him to inspect my autoglym chemicals, and 2) asked why it was only on the quarter light and not the door trims.

Having previously been down the path of having glass replaced I decided that increasingly purple, but sealed and flush glass from the factory was preferable to any replacement I may argue for. @UndertheRadarmakes a good point. I've not had mine since new, so wonder if it was part of the prep when I got the car (although it is slowly getting worse)

It's blooming annoying that this material is so fragile.  I wonder what the dealer used to hide it? As I've only noticed it after it's first wash (no polishing).

I have a feeling that the dealer will fob it off, with the "this is damage from you" line, as it's hard to prove otherwise. I will get it wrapped to cover it and stop it annoying me. 

I'd not though of wrapping. Please report back if you do! 

37 minutes ago, JBD1974 said:

I'd not though of wrapping. Please report back if you do! 

I've already been in talks with a local company, it may be done next week for £50.

3 hours ago, monkeychild said:

It's blooming annoying that this material is so fragile.  I wonder what the dealer used to hide it? As I've only noticed it after it's first wash (no polishing).

I have a feeling that the dealer will fob it off, with the "this is damage from you" line, as it's hard to prove otherwise. I will get it wrapped to cover it and stop it annoying me. 

They possibly used a trim restorer dye or similar just to hide it long enough to hand it over. 

similar troubles with "chrome"

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/406172-change-of-color-of-door-chrome-strips/

 

 

painted all door trims to black

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/367311-the-superb-iii-picture-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5570909

 

On 19/02/2023 at 14:32, UndertheRadar said:

 

One wrapped trim. The £50 to save my sanity is worth it 😂