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10-16-2011, 02:05 PM
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Discolored Aluminum on OEM Premium Running Boards
Has anyone had an issue with the aluminum discoloring on the OEM Premium Running Boards?
I have a '09 Pilot I purchased in Jan '09 and later installed the running boards a few months later. I purchased them from the local Honda Dealership but installed them myself. I am still under 36k miles and under 3 years of ownership so I am guessing they are covered under warranty  (I'll get some pics up later this afternoon when the wife returns from her Sunday shopping  )
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10-16-2011, 06:51 PM
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2009 Pilot Touring RES 4wd Mocha Metallic; OEM Premium Running Boards, OEM cargo tray, Weathertech Floor Liners, H-9 LB mod, full size LTX spare w/alloy rim, AVS Bugflector II 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD Taffeta White...OEM cargo tray, mudguards and WeathertTech floor liners; Blue Ox dinghy setup. 2007 Winne Aspect 26A; Ford V10 gas hog, Blue Ox dinghy setup. 
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10-16-2011, 09:05 PM
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Accessory warranty is one year. Your problem looks like runoff in my opinion. Aluminum is hard to corrode. What have you tried to wash/polish the metal. Is it clear coated or painted?
sorry, though, to answer your specific question I have not experienced this.
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10-16-2011, 11:52 PM
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I haven't tried to polish them but did try a few misc soaps but of course nothing worked. I am now thinking this is a result of the auto/touchless carwash my wife frequently goes thru. |
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10-17-2011, 09:14 AM
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10-17-2011, 10:52 AM
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09' Pilot Touring 4wd - Sterling gray/gray - 35%/20% tint (front/sunroof) - OEM remote starter - Full size spare - Premium running boards - OEM fender trim - OEM crossbars - HID headlights and foglights - debadged - LED puddle lights 01' Audi S4 - Imola Yellow - Stg II |
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10-17-2011, 11:02 AM
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Some stuff worth trying that you probably already have at home-Windex, scrubbing bubbles cleaner.
If that fails go down to your local parts store, and get a degreaser, eg black magic. gunk
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10-17-2011, 07:39 PM
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You might want to try a little vinegar. It is purported to work on water stains on aluminum. Test a spot first, as with any of these suggestions.
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