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May 19, 2008 | 06:42 PM

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Tom1957BigT

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Door Guard

I just recently bought an Xfire, and I noticed that the door guard on the drivers side appears to have a little rust on it. What is the door guard made out of, and what should I use to clean it?

May 19, 2008 | 08:47 PM

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Mike-in-Orange

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Re: Door Guard

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I just recently bought an Xfire, and I noticed that the door guard on the drivers side appears to have a little rust on it. What is the door guard made out of, and what should I use to clean it?

Door guard? Is this something the previous owner installed? I don't have any door guards on my car, unless I'm not understanding the part you're talking about.

May 20, 2008 | 06:33 AM

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Tom1957BigT

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Re: Door Guard

Sorry I wasnt really specific, I am talking about the kickplates.

May 20, 2008 | 07:06 AM

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maxcichon

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Re: Door Guard

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Sorry I wasnt really specific, I am talking about the kickplates.

Ahhhh. Sillplates. Mine have rust colored stains too. Brushed aluminum and I haven't found a way to remove the stains without marring the aluminum.

Let us know...

May 20, 2008 | 10:12 AM

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+fireamx

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Re: Door Guard

Tom, have you checked out the rubber seals under your doors? The rust stain you're talking about may be coming from that location. Check out this thread for futher info.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=13449

Last edited by +fireamx; May 20, 2008 at 10:20 AM.

May 20, 2008 | 02:49 PM

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Tom1957BigT

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I checked under my doors and pulled out the rubber seal and thankfully there is no rust. The rust must be from the kickplate.

May 26, 2008 | 08:40 PM

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Rapps

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Re: Door Guard

try a "magic eraser" ???

May 27, 2008 | 02:04 AM

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antonio311

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Re: Door Guard

wash these kick plates when u wash your cars exterior, then wipe it dry with a cotton towel. The key to keeping them from rusting is to keep them clean & dry. Enjoy your crossfire!!!

May 27, 2008 | 06:47 PM

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DrMike

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try a "magic eraser" ???

That's about the only place I havent tried these things, amazing little suckers aren't they..

May 27, 2008 | 06:51 PM

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70GT6

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Re: Door Guard

If you are still under warranty the dealer will replace them, mine did.

May 27, 2008 | 07:30 PM

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Tom1957BigT

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Re: Door Guard

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If you are still under warranty the dealer will replace them, mine did.

The dealer will replace them? How bad do they have to be to get them to?

May 27, 2008 | 07:36 PM

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70GT6

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Re: Door Guard

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The dealer will replace them? How bad do they have to be to get them to?

Mine were lightly stained - a couple of spots smaller than a quarter.
I even said "maybe I am being too picky...." they did not even question it, just ordered and replaced them.

May 27, 2008 | 08:00 PM

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Tom1957BigT

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Re: Door Guard

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Mine were lightly stained - a couple of spots smaller than a quarter.
I even said "maybe I am being too picky...." they did not even question it, just ordered and replaced them.

Thats how mine are right now...Thanks for the input, I hope they will replace mine too.