Utility belt staining

AnD3rew · May 28, 2023

From Facebook, someone took their Grenadier to a hand wash place and it has damaged the surface of their utility belt finish. Most on the thread suggest inappropriate use of TFR chemicals, but something to watch.

Ineos Grenadier Owners Club | Has anyone else had their Grenadier washed yet | Facebook

Has anyone else had their Grenadier washed yet?! Took mine to my local hand car wash and all the utility belts have stained 🤯 Have sent an email to Ineos...

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trobex · May 28, 2023

Almost looks like spot rust... That's not good.

Tinki · May 28, 2023

i dont think is spot rust, its jsut a stain on the aluminium anodizing from the car wash chemicals . in my book not an issue . had it on anodizing before some oil buffing usually takes care of it . ( and lets be honest if i woudl worry about something like this then maybe i should had bought a porsche . )

Ever Pragmatic · May 28, 2023

trobex said:
Almost looks like spot rust... That's not good.

I’ve noticed that the counter sunk hex head screws have discoloured on the airline track / utility belt. No rust, just a surface treatment change. One to keep an eye on.

MrMike · May 28, 2023

AnD3rew said:
From Facebook, someone took their Grenadier to a hand wash place and it has damaged the surface of their utility belt finish. Most on the thread suggest inappropriate use of TFR chemicals, but something to watch.

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Ineos Grenadier Owners Club | Has anyone else had their Grenadier washed yet | Facebook

Has anyone else had their Grenadier washed yet?! Took mine to my local hand car wash and all the utility belts have stained 🤯 Have sent an email to Ineos...

www.facebook.com

That looks like the chemicals have had a reaction to the aluminium coating, one reason why i don't go through auto car washes. the detailer near me advises not to go to such places due to this very issue

trobex · May 28, 2023

Tinki said:
i dont think is spot rust, its jsut a stain on the aluminium anodizing from the car wash chemicals . in my book not an issue . had it on anodizing before some oil buffing usually takes care of it . ( and lets be honest if i woudl worry about something like this then maybe i should had bought a porsche . )

Let's see what the answer is when they fix it. I'm going with oxidizing of the anodised finish and out will be hand stuffed add it looks like a window frame I saw recently which someone tried to clean with a CLR tow product (haha why on earth!). Just take it back to raw and go the real work ute look!

Tazzieman · May 28, 2023

Not an unheard of issue with people using car washes. Alloy wheels in particular.
And those chemicals end up where?

DCPU · May 28, 2023

I think one of the other photos shows the issue better:

Tazzieman · May 28, 2023

DCPU said:
I think one of the other photos shows the issue better:
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Caused by alkali. Bit of acid will fix it

Re washing , I did read that the paint on new cars should be allowed to harden for several weeks before washing, or risk scratches. Especially on black cars...

Lollo050968 · May 28, 2023

My opinion: To long wheel cleaner, or other chemicals on the surface. less water for wash up. Or put directly on dry surface…. Most people use too much, and read not the instructions.

Tazzieman · May 28, 2023

Lollo050968 said:
Most people use too much, and read not the instructions.

Shopkeep · May 28, 2023

Tazzieman said:
Caused by alkali. Bit of acid will fix it
Re washing , I did read that the paint on new cars should be allowed to harden for several weeks before washing, or risk scratches. Especially on black cars...

The paint has had many, many weeks & months to harden while they sat in the batch & hold yards around Hambach and then the dealers yards waiting for various updates.

Tazzieman · May 28, 2023

Shopkeep said:
The paint has had many, many weeks & months to harden while they sat in the batch & hold yards around Hambach and then the dealers yards waiting for various updates.

Yes but that may not be the case from here in for euro cars.

bemax · May 28, 2023

Tazzieman said:
Caused by alkali. Bit of acid will fix it
Re washing , I did read that the paint on new cars should be allowed to harden for several weeks before washing, or risk scratches. Especially on black cars...

Funny you! All cars that already have been delivered had more than six weeks to mature in the oak casks of Hambach or the dealers back yard

Ever Pragmatic · May 28, 2023

DCPU said:
I think one of the other photos shows the issue better:
View attachment 7813857

I’ve not got what you’ve got but I do have a similar stain on the hex screws holding the L track ..

joejet · May 28, 2023

I was thinking of getting some of this to keep dirt out when I'm not using them,

Can someone please measure how much you need for all outer rails and the luggage tie down ones (if i order I want enough for everything.

Rubbing strip LINK

DCPU · May 28, 2023

It will be interesting to see it that's actually a good thing or not.

Firstly from a sense of actually staying in position at 166kmph; and secondly in terms of just holding moisture in.

DCPU · May 28, 2023

Ever Pragmatic said:
I’ve not got what you’ve got but I do have a similar stain on the hex screws holding the L track ..

Not my photos, or my vehicle ~ as suggested by others it looks to be user error; can't quite make out your issue. Can you take some in focus photos

DaveB · May 28, 2023

DCPU said:
I think one of the other photos shows the issue better:
View attachment 7813857

I like that look
Ratrod style

rovie · May 28, 2023

joejet said:
I was thinking of getting some of this to keep dirt out when I'm not using them,

Can someone please measure how much you need for all outer rails and the luggage tie down ones (if i order I want enough for everything.

Rubbing strip LINK

Hi @joejet, for all rails outside 4.22 m and for the two rails in the boot 1.4 m, all without buffers.

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