I don't know if this has already been addressed or not, but has anyone seen this happen to their brushed trim from Honda? I realize this may be a protective coating, but it is just about impossible to remove-past the point that has come loose by itself.

If it is supposed to come off, how do you do it?

If it is not supposed to come off, what is the fix?

Will Honda replace it even though I bought it after the fact and installed it myself?

:confused:

Wowsers Mike! Do you work with harsh chemicals or come in contact with abrasives? Are both sides like that??

For what it worth, I don't have the brushed metal trim where you show yours. I'm a 3/06 build.

I don't know if this has already been addressed or not, but has anyone seen this happen to their brushed trim from Honda? I realize this may be a protective coating, but it is just about impossible to remove-past the point that has come loose by itself.

If it is supposed to come off, how do you do it?

If it is not supposed to come off, what is the fix?

Will Honda replace it even though I bought it after the fact and installed it myself?

:confused:

I have never seen that brushed trim before. Is that a Honda accessory? If not, they will not replace it. To me, from the pictures it looks like what is peeling is a plastic protective cover similar to what you would find on the LCD screens of a new cell phone.

I have never seen that brushed trim before. Is that a Honda accessory? If not, they will not replace it. To me, from the pictures it looks like what is peeling is a plastic protective cover similar to what you would find on the LCD screens of a new cell phone.

Yeah, it's the aftermarket covers that are applied over the door button area. I think they are held in place with double back adhesive just like the Carbon Fiber covers I got from Jamminjim. I've not seen anyone's peal like that before.

:( I dont have your problem yet with the Brushed Metal Interior Trim. I hope your local dealer with help you correct your problem. My problems is that the adhesive is not holding. I talked with my local Honda dealer and the said to bring it in and they would take care of it right away. I really like the what it looks in the cab.

It looks to me like they missed removing the clear plastic that protects it in shipment.
Keep us informed.

It looks to me like they missed removing the clear plastic that protects it in shipment.
Keep us informed.

I vote with LadyRidge on this one. That was my first thought when I looked at the pics.

Is that an aftermarket piece added by the dealer?

Well, I bought it from H and A's website, using the link from this site. The ad certainly appeared to have been set up to look like I was buying a "Original Honda Accessory". It came with the dash piece and the front and rear arm rests.

All were installed with the double backed tape that was already applied to the pieces. If I remember correctly, the instuctions were "Honda" print outs-showing the arm rests as well. There was no mention of peeling anything off prior to or after the installation.

I agree it "looks" like the peel off protection that comes on many different types of material. While most of those coverings are blue, or white, in color, they all peel fairly easily once you get enough hanging loose to get a good grip on.

Not this stuff. I fought for any bits beyond what came off by itself. That's why I posted this. I work with stainless steel quite a bit during the final phases of the houses I build. I pull that coating off all the time. This is a different animal.

No, I don't work with any chemicals. I didn't notice it happening on the passenger side of the truck. The rear driver's side has a little bit of it starting.

I don't park in any one direction enough to have a reaction to sunlight or heat be the culprit.

Maybe some of you "official" Honda Techy types can help me? Is there something I can apply to loosen the coating without being too hot and end up melting the part? The product under the coating looks closer to real brushed metal and frankly, a lot nicer, than the way it looked the day I installed it.

But as much of a pain as it is to remove now, I'm not EVEN going to touch the dash until I have my ducks in a row.

Thx for the feedback so far.

Maybe you could use a hairdryer on the lowest heat setting, making sure you don't hold it in one spot. Just to warm up the film without damaging the brushed metal or the the adhesive backing.

Maybe you could use a hairdryer on the lowest heat setting, making sure you don't hold it in one spot. Just to warm up the film without damaging the brushed metal or the the adhesive backing.
That was going to be my suggestion as well as using an adhesive remover. Working with adhesive, I have been very successful using a hair dryer and a special remover I have and I would be happy to send you some if you like. Just let me know. :)
HOWEVER, be sure it is a coating. Does the part that is coming off look like the other pieces or does that part that is underneath look like the other pieces. Be sure before you remove the rest in case it's a factory defect that can be replaced.

I think it's time to get Trevor involved. I'll PM him.

From the instructions (pdf) (http://www.handaaccessories.com/ridgeline/interiortrim.pdf) -

USE AND CARE
• Use a soft cloth or sponge dampened with a mild
detergent and water solution to clean the panel. Do
not use polishing waxes containing compounds or
degreasing agents to clean the panel.

Any chance you used something else that ate the top coating?

It looks to me like they missed removing the clear plastic that protects it in shipment.
Keep us informed.

Hit the nail on the head!!! Thats what i'm thinkin'

Nope. Nutin' used inside except a damp rag. AND not nearly often enough! LOL

Like I said, I deal with the protective coatings all the time in my work. This little bugger is very, very tuff to remove. Heat and a remover might do the trick. I'll play with it this weekend.

Lady, do you have a source for the remover? Maybe I could get it locally if it's not a super-secret commercial compound thingy...?

My new stove had a plastic protective film on it when I got it and I could not peel it off easy either. I think they used super glue to put it on instead of post it note like adhesive or static cling... Took two people about 45 minutes to get most of it off, we finally gave up. I think a hair dryer might work good to soften the adhesive though.

Hadn't seen this thread before, thanks for the PM jsant01.

MikeB when did you buy the trim kit? They are covered by Honda's 12 month warranty.

Don't try fixing it yourself as that could make it much more difficult to warranty.

If its within the 12 months you can take it in to your local Honda dealer for warranty. Since we are a Honda dealer the warranty is good at any Honda dealer. If you need another copy of the reciept I can send that. Some dealers are better than others at handling the warranties (they do make more markup on the warranty replacement from Honda than we made selling the original).

I haven't seen any of these come with a protective film. Is the part that is pealing off a silver color?

-Trevor

Hi Mike.

I bought my ridge new with the brushed trim accessory--it made the interior IMO--and have not had any problems. When it was new I did have a couple of very small patches like what you show and it came off easily. With a laymans knowledge I feel confident that is the protective coating.

Sam

Thx jsant01 for the follow up!

Hi Trevor,

It's been over a year. So, any help from a DIY mind-set would be appreciated.

The material that came off is just a cloudy, but nearly transparent film. No color to it really. The silver "stainless" look really brightened up when I pulled the film off. That's why I'm leaning towards it being a protective coating. Maybe I've done myself big-time by leaving it on so long. But I wasn't told! LOL

Thanks to Sam as well. I agree with you.

I'll play around with various adhesive removers and/or heat. I can go from a blow-dryer to a flat burn 'em down heat-gun. Tools I got....LOL

When I get time to get serious about fixing it, I'll post the results. It may be a while. Work gets silly for me prior to the weather hitting as we want all the jobs enclosed ASAP as we can. So, it may be a little bit. Ahh, the life of a Builder in Oregon......Livin' the dream Baaaabaaaay! HAHA