PAINT DISCOLORATION AT A, B, & C PILLARS

Applicable Models

0001880 Dealer Repair Information

You may encounter a vehicle where paint is discoloring at the A, B and C
                                                                        
pillar area (on both sides of the vehicle). The paint discoloration can 
range in size from 1" X 1/2" to 3" X 1/2".                              
                                                                        
The joints (located at each bend of the weatherstrip) may be leaking a  
type of ammonia that causes the vehicle's paint to discolor.            
                                                                        
REPAIR PROCEDURE                                                        
1. Repaint discolored area(s).                                          
                                                                        
2. To avoid recurrence of discoloration, the joints (where the          
                                                                        
   weatherstrip bends) must first be neutralized. Using Isopropyl       
Alcohol                                                                 
   (rubbing alcohol) on a rag, wipe down the weatherstrip's outer       
surface                                                                 
   at each bend.                                                        
                                                                        
Note: Do not remove the weatherstrip                                    
                                                                        
      Only neutralize the joints of the weatherstrip