Blotchy Starlight Silver Paint??? - Honda Pilot

74PILOTMOM · 06-04-2003, 01:18 PM

So Starlight Silver is the most popular color...I know you're out there

It's beautiful, however I immediately noticed after driving my Pilot home, my Starlight Silver has a blotchy look. On my doors, my hood, and I'm not sure about the top (I'm short!)
I am wondering how many other SS owners have noticed this.
Don't post until you actually have looked at it in bright sun. It looks like your Pilot is reflecting clouds. This is what I thought I was seeing until I looked on an absolutely clear day, and the "clouds" were still on my Pilot.

So do you have a blotchy Silver Pilot? Go take a look.

This is exclusively a Silver problem, previously discussed in an old thread that mostly speaks of door jambs, and one member who only received running boards as compensation after all of his hard work contacting rude Honda reps.

I think this IS a big problem. Poor resale and durability is what I'm mostly worried about. I would buy a different color if I could do it over. (or a non-blotchy SS!)

SS PILOT BUYERS BEWARE- REFUSE DELIVERY IF YOU SEE IT.

ramirami · 06-04-2003, 01:38 PM

mine looks fine

hpruiz · 06-04-2003, 10:10 PM

no problem here i just put a coat of wax on it and it looks beautiful

Ziploc · 06-05-2003, 08:53 AM

Add me to the list of no-problem Silver owners.

jay · 06-08-2003, 04:03 PM

Mine is not blotchy, but it is dirty. It's hard to get a good cleaning in with it raining here about 35 of the last 40 days. I do think that the door-frame area of mine is a dull gray or silver, though, whereas the rest of the vehicle has a "brighter" look.

74PILOTMOM · 06-08-2003, 04:13 PM

I have photos of this, just developed. I will scan them in as soon as I can get my 4 y.o. Dell to recognize my scanner.

I may have made this issue seem more obvious than it is. You have to look pretty close, but it is definitely there on mine.

It looks so far like 1/2 of us have the problem. I have not waxed my Pilot yet, maybe(?) this will help.

Now-where to find ZAINO?-

wwong · 06-08-2003, 07:52 PM

I washed the Pilot and looked and looked and looked. The silver on my Pilot seems pretty uniform. I don't see the blotchy look. But maybe it's subject to interpretation of what you considered a blotchy look. Hopefully, your pictures will show it.

kullenberg · 06-08-2003, 08:07 PM

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74PILOTMOM · 06-08-2003, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kullenberg
Zaino Bros.: http://www.zainobros.com/
Great stuff - swear by it!!

Thank You!!!

yolk · 06-09-2003, 09:39 AM

Zaino just opened their on-line store and www.zainobros.com is now www.zainostore.com. I placed an order with them last night and everything seemed to work fine.

Given all the great things I have heard, I can't wait to try it on my Starlight Silver (which is currently more dirty than blotchy)

Now if only the weather would cooperate...

florida_guy · 06-09-2003, 11:46 AM

Since I'm considering Silver has the color for my Pilot I'm wondering if those of you with the problem have older built Pilots and those of you without it have newer built ones?

jay · 06-09-2003, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by florida_guy
Since I'm considering Silver has the color for my Pilot I'm wondering if those of you with the problem have older built Pilots and those of you without it have newer built ones?

Mine's an early build, no problem other that the dull door frame area.

ramirami · 06-09-2003, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by florida_guy
Since I'm considering Silver has the color for my Pilot I'm wondering if those of you with the problem have older built Pilots and those of you without it have newer built ones?

mine is 01/03 ....no problem...maybe you can start a poll with date for SS paint problem

florida_guy · 06-09-2003, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ramirami

mine is 01/03 ....no problem...maybe you can start a poll with date for SS paint problem

[shudder] Then I risk giving Kemosabe more amo for razzing me about my lousy polling skills.

ramirami · 06-09-2003, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by florida_guy

[shudder] Then I risk giving Kemosabe more amo for razzing me about my lousy polling skills.

kemo does'nt need any amo for razzing...he is good at it period

View Poll Results: Is your Starlight Silver paint blotchy/uneven?
YES	29	38.67%
NO	46	61.33%
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06-04-2003, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Blotchy Starlight Silver Paint??? So Starlight Silver is the most popular color...I know you're out there It's beautiful, however I immediately noticed after driving my Pilot home, my Starlight Silver has a blotchy look. On my doors, my hood, and I'm not sure about the top (I'm short!) I am wondering how many other SS owners have noticed this. Don't post until you actually have looked at it in bright sun. It looks like your Pilot is reflecting clouds. This is what I thought I was seeing until I looked on an absolutely clear day, and the "clouds" were still on my Pilot. So do you have a blotchy Silver Pilot? Go take a look. This is exclusively a Silver problem, previously discussed in an old thread that mostly speaks of door jambs, and one member who only received running boards as compensation after all of his hard work contacting rude Honda reps. I think this IS a big problem. Poor resale and durability is what I'm mostly worried about. I would buy a different color if I could do it over. (or a non-blotchy SS!) SS PILOT BUYERS BEWARE- REFUSE DELIVERY IF YOU SEE IT. __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

06-04-2003, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine looks fine __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

06-04-2003, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
hpruiz Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 20 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no problem here i just put a coat of wax on it and it looks beautiful __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver Metallic Lower trim w/Fog lights Trailer Hitch Crossbar Rear splash guards Cargo cover Wheel locks Cargo tray Half nose mask

06-05-2003, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ziploc Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 2,199 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Add me to the list of no-problem Silver owners. __________________ '03 Pilot Starlight Silver EX ~ Towing Package ~ Fog Lights w/ Lower Trim & Garnish ~ Running Boards, Rear Mud Guards ~ All-Weather Mats ~ Wheel Locks ~Cargo Area Accessories: Cover Tray * Organizer * Net* ~ Honda Pilot.org Accessories: License Plate Frame Sticker*

06-08-2003, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine is not blotchy, but it is dirty. It's hard to get a good cleaning in with it raining here about 35 of the last 40 days. I do think that the door-frame area of mine is a dull gray or silver, though, whereas the rest of the vehicle has a "brighter" look. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

06-08-2003, 04:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have photos of this, just developed. I will scan them in as soon as I can get my 4 y.o. Dell to recognize my scanner. I may have made this issue seem more obvious than it is. You have to look pretty close, but it is definitely there on mine. It looks so far like 1/2 of us have the problem. I have not waxed my Pilot yet, maybe(?) this will help. Now-where to find ZAINO?- __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

06-08-2003, 07:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I washed the Pilot and looked and looked and looked. The silver on my Pilot seems pretty uniform. I don't see the blotchy look. But maybe it's subject to interpretation of what you considered a blotchy look. Hopefully, your pictures will show it. __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

06-08-2003, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
kullenberg Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: BEECH MTN., NC - HIGHEST TOWN IN EASTERN US Posts: 39 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To 74PILOTMOM Zaino Bros.: http://www.zainobros.com/ Great stuff - swear by it!! __________________ Cheers Pat

06-09-2003, 09:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
yolk Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: CT Posts: 234 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Zaino now has online store Zaino just opened their on-line store and www.zainobros.com is now www.zainostore.com. I placed an order with them last night and everything seemed to work fine. Given all the great things I have heard, I can't wait to try it on my Starlight Silver (which is currently more dirty than blotchy) Now if only the weather would cooperate...

06-09-2003, 11:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
florida_guy Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tampa Bay Area Florida Posts: 2,479 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Blotch problem gone with newer Pilots? Since I'm considering Silver has the color for my Pilot I'm wondering if those of you with the problem have older built Pilots and those of you without it have newer built ones? __________________ Note: If you want to be sure I see a post either quote a message from me or put - florida_guy - somewhere in the body of the post so it shows up when I search. I am trying to stay active without spending too much time here. '03 Pilot EX Sandstone Metallic Options: Cargo Cover OEM Hitch StreetPilot 2610 Sportsworks Transport Bike Carrier

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