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    Guys, not sure if this has been raised before but i put my three week old prado through the auto laser car wash which puts a layer of detergent on the car before it washes it, to my horror the factory bullbar came out the other end with no polish on it and just totally trashed. Apparently they are known for not having a very good polished finish and now that i start looking around at second hand cars with the toyota bullbars they aren't in good condition. Some detergants have like an acid type substance in them and if not properly diluted very dangerous to polished alloy.
    Anyhow i have an appointment with the toyota dealer on tuesday to discuss a waranty claim as i have never in all my years washing cars seen anything like this.':cry:'
    [b]Rob[/b]

    [b]2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 D4D Auto Company Cruiser... [/b].
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    thanks for that as i have a new factory polished bullbar and i just hose it down with water then onced dried i give it a polish. this seems to work
    dont have water restrictions here in NZ
    2007 150kw Prado VX D4D, 5spd auto with steinbauer p-box, taipan exhaust, rear dust guard, bonnet protector, factory removable towbar, underneath mounted spare wheel, polished soveriegn Bullbar, Bridgestone D694's, Sandgrabba mats and Panasonic DVD /TV stereo sound system.

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    • #3
      The shine's gone off my Toyota overbumper bar as well.

      Sydney water restirctions also mean that carwashes are the only practical way...

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      • #4
        G'day guys. I have just purchased a 120 and most alloy bars were in the same dull condition. Multiple dealers have told me that the acid in car washes cause this. I had the dealer polish it before I purchased it and it came up a treat. Some Autosol (alloy polish) from Supa cheap or the like will bring it back to showroom condition.
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        2003 V6 GXL
        Sovereign Bull Bar, Hella 1000's, Waeco CF50, GME TX3440 UHF
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        Wish list: Snorkel, 2" lift, 265/70 BFG All Terrains, Cargo Barrier, Dual battery, Winch

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        • #5
          Not sure how they have manged to do this, but the bar is been replaced on Thursday with a brand new one.
          Two thumbs up for Sci Fleet Toyota and the warranty boys.
          [b]Rob[/b]

          [b]2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 D4D Auto Company Cruiser... [/b].
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          • #6
            Nice work there Hutch!

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            • #7
              Hutch,
              Good news all right.

              Did they put any restrictions on further use of car washes, or was it just a one off problem bar?

              Pedro
              Pedro

              2007 D4D Auto

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Hutch
                Not sure how they have manged to do this, but the bar is been replaced on Thursday with a brand new one.
                :shock:
                Well done.
                2005 Toyota LandCruiser GRJ120R Prado "Pilbara" (GX+) Petrol V6 5 Speed Auto, ARB AirLocker rear diff locker, Safari Snorkel, Bilstein Shocks, OME 2" Lifted Springs, PolyAir airbags, bash plates, Icom HF Transceiver, Uniden UHF CB, HID and LED lights, Black Duck seat covers, Tekonsha Prodigy trailer brake controller, Redarc Dual Battery Controller, ATS4X4 Side Steps/Rock Sliders.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Pedro
                  Hutch,
                  Good news all right.

                  Did they put any restrictions on further use of car washes, or was it just a one off problem bar?

                  Pedro
                  No restrictions, but i have learn't my lesson, won't be using auto carwashes again.
                  [b]Rob[/b]

                  [b]2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 D4D Auto Company Cruiser... [/b].
                  [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?23866-Hutch-s-2012-150-GXL-V6-petrol-Auto]Hutch's 2012 Build up[/url]
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