Is anyone experiencing the Aluminum covers peeling from the normal wear and tear. It seems like I can just use my nail to peel the rest but would take forever. Anyone use any cleaner or thinner to simply remove the film over the aluminum since mines are looking like crap now.

 

I have the same problem on the left side. I am thinking of putting a clear coat on it to replace it as I am sure the aluminum will look bad if exposed to the air for a long time.

 

I need to find out what will clean it or remove that film completely. Mine's is also more on the left side but now the right side is starting to look the same.

 

If it's really aluminum, then exposure to air almost instantaneously makes aluminum oxide, which is significantly harder than aluminum.

Basically, aluminum makes it's own protection.

 

Aluminum Oxide (rust) would also be a black/grey color and would come off as you rub it (only to be replaced by more). If you go with real aluminum (in any application), get it clear anodized for protection.

 

Mine is doing the same thing (04). Had the dealership look at it today and they have ordered replacements...both sides are doing it on mine.