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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 01:09 PM
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Default Front door pillars different color than rear door pillars

Anyone know why my door pillars don't match? Seems to only be noticeable at certain angles and lighting.

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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 03:11 PM
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Weird. can't say I've ever seen that before.

What does the other side of the car look like?
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 04:10 AM
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Looks like the finish has been altered. Perhaps an over zealous detailer using an aggressive product or a polisher. You may want to post this to some of the detailers forums to see if they can chime in on that front. Good luck
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 05:40 AM
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I have the same issue with my door handles and my old side skirts. Certain angles and they give a purple hue instead of the normal black sapphires.
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 05:34 AM
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Was your car ever in an accident and are both sides like this? It looks like maybe the wrong B-pillar finisher was used. There's a standard shadow trim finisher and a high gloss shadow trim finisher. The part is pretty cheap if it bothers you -- only around $30.
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