anyone have rust on activity boards?

buffalotr8 · 05-27-2011, 02:41 PM

I thought my aluminum activity boards were just dirty so when I went to give them a good scrub I noticed a whole bunch of rust "pits" all over the top surface. Is this normal after a few years (2007 X5)? Any chance it would be covered under the factory warranty? Thanks.

PsychoSlug · 05-27-2011, 02:43 PM

I have a little on my 2008. Interested to hear other's opinions on this as well.

ZuerstBMW · 05-28-2011, 04:09 AM

Ive read people using clay bar to remove these spots.

buffalotr8 · 05-31-2011, 09:26 PM

I will try the clay bar, sounds like a good idea. I tried the warranty route and was denied!

ZuerstBMW · 05-31-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by buffalotr8

I will try the clay bar, sounds like a good idea. I tried the warranty route and was denied!

Let me know how it works out.

buffalotr8 · 06-03-2011, 11:19 AM

X5 just came back from the dealer and they denied the rust on warranty. Worth a shot anyway. I will try the clay bar in the next while.

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buffalotr8 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2007 X5 4.8i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	anyone have rust on activity boards? I thought my aluminum activity boards were just dirty so when I went to give them a good scrub I noticed a whole bunch of rust "pits" all over the top surface. Is this normal after a few years (2007 X5)? Any chance it would be covered under the factory warranty? Thanks.
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buffalotr8 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2007 X5 4.8i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	I will try the clay bar, sounds like a good idea. I tried the warranty route and was denied!
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06-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#6
buffalotr8 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2007 X5 4.8i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	X5 just came back from the dealer and they denied the rust on warranty. Worth a shot anyway. I will try the clay bar in the next while.
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