Black Plastic Body Components - Chalky Residue

NO: 23-03-97

GROUP: Body

DATE: Feb. 14, 1997

SUBJECT:
Difficult To Clean Light Colored "Chalky" Residue From Plastic Body Components That Are Molded In Black

MODELS:
1989 - 1995 (AA) Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan
1989 - 1997 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
1989 - 1993 (AC) Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon
1989 - 1993 (AD) Ram Pickup/Ramcharger
1989 - 1993 (AG) Daytona
1989 (AH) Lancer/ LeBaron GTS
1989 - 1995 (AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
1989 (AK) Aries/Reliant
1989 - 1997 (AN) Dakota/Dakota Cab & Chassis
1989 - 1994 (AP) Shadow/Shadow Convertible/Sundance
1990 - 1991 (AQ) Chrysler Maserati TC
1989 - 1995 (AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1990 - 1993 (AY) Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue
1989 - 1992 (BB) Monaco/Premier
1994-1997 (BR) Ram Pickup
1993 - 1995 (ES) Chrysler Voyager (European Market)
1995 - 1997 (FJ) Sebring/Avenger/Talon
1996 - 1997 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)
1995 - 1997 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus/Breeze
1996 - 1997 (JX) Sebring Convertible
1993 - 1997 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/New Yorker/Vision
1989 - 1992 (MJ) Comanche
1996 - 1997 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1995 - 1997 (PL) Neon
1992 - 1997 (SR) Viper/Viper GTS
1997 (TJ) Wrangler
1989 - 1997 (XJ) Cherokee/Wagoneer
1989 - 1995 (YJ) Wrangler
1993 - 1997 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from exterior plastic body components that are molded in black, especially those that are textured, such as door handles, mirrors, roof rack attachments, etc. Frequently, this "chalky" residue is actually an accumulation of car wax, road grime, etc. trapped in the plastic grain.

DIAGNOSIS:

If the exterior surface of textured plastic body components that are molded in black appears to be "chalky" in color due to an excessive accumulation of car wax, road grime, etc. trapped in the plastic grain, perform the following Repair Procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin provides instructions for proper cleaning of textured plastic body components that are molded in black that appear to be "chalky" in color.

NOTE:
TO HELP KEEP THE SURFACE BEING CLEANED FROM DRYING TOO RAPIDLY, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

1. Wet the surface of the component in the area to be cleaned and a toothbrush or other similar soft, short bristle brush with water.

2. Using the brush and a mild detergent such as liquid dish soap, gently rub the surface to develop a good lather and remove the contaminant.

3. Rinse the assembly with clean water and towel dry.

4. If the residue is not completely removed, repeat steps 1 through 3 until the surface is clean.

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