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Squadron sports discoloration?

Discussion in 'Baja Designs' started by TacomaStevie, Mar 18, 2020.

  1. Mar 18, 2020 at 4:30 PM
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    I bought these in December, so close to 4 months. live in Texas so no snow and I just use the laser wash or power wash to clean the truck. But it looks to be losing color. Is this normal?? I don’t remember it being “bronze” lol

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    TacomaStevie, Mar 18, 2020
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  2. Mar 18, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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    The UV gets to them. My RTL on the back of my truck has a similar dark bronze patina on the top side of it now.

    My non-BD dune whip mount was solid black a year ago and is the color of a new penny now as well.
     
    Gunshot-6A, Mar 18, 2020
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  3. Mar 18, 2020 at 4:36 PM
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    Hi TacomaStevie,

    Sorry to see you're experiencing faded anodizing. This can be caused by a harsh degreaser or chemical such as sodium hydroxide.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hfvBQDudU0
    Sometimes it can be caused by a bad batch of anodize from our local anodizer. But faded anodizing is covered under our lifetime warranty. PM Inbound.

    -Paul M.
     
    Baja Designs, Mar 18, 2020
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  4. Mar 18, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    It doesn't actually effect anything meaningful though right?
     
    Gunshot-6A, Mar 18, 2020
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  5. Mar 18, 2020 at 4:40 PM
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    As far as output or performance, no. It would be cosmetic damage, but we will always back up any manufacture issues with our warranty. We want our finish to look as it should when it leaves our facility, a black finish.
     
    Baja Designs, Mar 18, 2020
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  6. Mar 18, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    Mine has done the same thing... I bought a new set too see if they do it too
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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  8. Jun 10, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    Craziest thing! This has happened to me also, but when I contacted Baja designs, I was just given a link to purchase them again. Anybody else have this happen?
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2020 at 7:29 AM
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  10. Jun 10, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    This is covered under our lifetime warranty, I will get you taken care of! PM Inbound. :)
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    Thanks for the tag TacomaStevie! :thumbsup:
     
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    Wish I could afford those goods! Nice gear.
     
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  13. Jun 10, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    Don't have a set of these lights but on my anodized, aftermarket moto wheels the manufacturer recommends using Pledge to clean them.

    From HERE: Q: How do I clean my wheels?
    A: We recommend using Lemon Pledge and a microfiber cloth to clean all anodized surfaces. If heavy cleaning is required we recommend a mild car wash soap that is acid free. Do not use degreasers or acidic washes.
     
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  14. Jul 29, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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    This is happening on my SAE Ambers as well.
     
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  15. Jul 30, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    Hi Glen, I apologize you've experienced this as well. I will make sure you're taken care of. PM inbound.
     
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  16. Aug 26, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    @Baja Designs Im having a similar issue with my Onx6 Racer. Had it for about a year and a half and the housing and bezels have become really faded. [​IMG]

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  17. Aug 27, 2021 at 2:11 PM
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    PM inbound. While we don't love to see this, it is 100% covered under your lifetime warranty.
     
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    sent you a PM. :bowdown:
     
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