MK5 jetta B pillar and chrome grille detailing help

[Silver dub]

Just after some advice guys,

Since we brought our mk5 jetta earlier this year, i have noticed that the matt black B pillar on the exterior is covered in a hazy kind smudgy mist.

After a lot of washes it has not budged at all and is really annoying me.

I presume it is from all the plastic protection film that they cover the cars with for transporting them new.

Any ideas of what i can use on it or does anyone else have the same thing?

Also what does everyone use to polish up there chrome front grille?

[Mrk_Mickey]

My gut instinct would be to use a light polish on the b pillars as they're painted plastic so technically should react the same way as bumpers....but I could be wrong, so if someone would like to correct me then please do.

Chrome front grille is plastic so again just a light polish, I'd say maybe dodo juice lime prime, by hand? I'd suggest protecting it with wax or sealant after polishing as well.

[Bboy_Sparx]

i have noticed that the matt black B pillar

My gut instinct would be to use a light polish on the b pillars as they're painted plastic

If you polish mat paints, they will usually become glossy. I wouldn't do this yet.

Have you got pics of the residue on the pillar?

[Silver dub]

I'll grab some photos tonight

[Silver dub]

The second picture looks a lot worse than it actually is. I had to use the flash so it could be seen better.

So it's not that bad.

[anthony]

The day I bought my Jetta,I was not happy with the finish of the B pillars ,as they looked similar to yours.

I went back to the dealership the following day,and had them replaced under warranty.

I used to wash the chrome grille with water,and polish it up with a high quality cloth.

It ALWAYS looked good,nice and shiny.

[Silver dub]

Don't suppose they would replace these would they?

[anthony]

Before you do anything,take it back to Burwin,and see what they can do.

South Yarra replaced mine,but that was on a 1 day old car....

[Silver dub]

The jetta is currently at VW and they are going to have a look at the pillars and see what they can do, hopefully they might just replace them.

[DMS_Dan]

For your chrome grill give this stuff a go. Car Care Products / Autosol / Exterior / Metal & Chrome Polish / M1 Cleansing Polish
I used it yesterday for the first time and was impressed

[Silver dub]

Thanks for the advice Dan, that stuff works a treat.

Now i have to just work out to get ride of the marks on the Pillar!