Black Streaks

kodak_jack · 09-28-2010, 06:28 PM

I have a basic white 09 with black mirrors and door handles. I see black streaks running down the sides. Is there a cure for this or just constant washing?

Olyts · 09-28-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kodak_jack

I have a basic white 09 with black mirrors and door handles. I see black streaks running down the sides. Is there a cure for this or just constant washing?

Are the streaks right bellow the mirror and handles?

RTexasF · 09-28-2010, 07:09 PM

How about a picture of same? We have a '08 base model and have never experienced what you are talking about. Sounds to me like the areas were never clean to begin with, just a possibility.

kodak_jack · 09-29-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Olyts

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Originally Posted by kodak_jack

I have a basic white 09 with black mirrors and door handles. I see black streaks running down the sides. Is there a cure for this or just constant washing?

Are the streaks right bellow the mirror and handles?

Yes they are.

kodak_jack · 09-29-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RTexasF

How about a picture of same? We have a '08 base model and have never experienced what you are talking about. Sounds to me like the areas were never clean to begin with, just a possibility.

Yours is a Limited. Does it have black handles and mirrors?

RTexasF · 09-29-2010, 04:52 PM

No but as I stated, we also have a base model. Never a streak from door handles or mirrors. Read below the Owl, we have two RAV's.

If you are getting streaks from those areas then they either haven't been cleaned properly or whatever you are using to dress them (shine them up) is running and causing the discoloration. They don't "bleed" black on their own. They dry up and turn white when not attended to.

avs · 09-29-2010, 06:36 PM

Maybe from washer fluid?

**JuneBug** · 09-29-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by avs

Maybe from washer fluid?

Never spray washer fluid on your mirrors and door handles! :D

echo_hrs · 09-29-2010, 07:54 PM

Clay bar will take those off if washing doesn't...

Cheers

kodak_jack · 09-30-2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by echo_hrs

Clay bar will take those off if washing doesn't...

Cheers

Washing takes it off, but then it's back again shortly afterward.

09-28-2010, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
kodak_jack Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hilton, N.Y. Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Black Streaks I have a basic white 09 with black mirrors and door handles. I see black streaks running down the sides. Is there a cure for this or just constant washing?

09-28-2010, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,494 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 156 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How about a picture of same? We have a '08 base model and have never experienced what you are talking about. Sounds to me like the areas were never clean to begin with, just a possibility. __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

09-29-2010, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,494 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 156 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No but as I stated, we also have a base model. Never a streak from door handles or mirrors. Read below the Owl, we have two RAV's. If you are getting streaks from those areas then they either haven't been cleaned properly or whatever you are using to dress them (shine them up) is running and causing the discoloration. They don't "bleed" black on their own. They dry up and turn white when not attended to. __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

09-29-2010, 06:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
avs Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe from washer fluid?

09-29-2010, 07:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
echo_hrs Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clay bar will take those off if washing doesn't... Cheers

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