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Harni Jun 27th, 2020 19:22

Gloss black trim
 
I can’t be the only one to be having this issue? Had my 2020 XC60 for almost a year now and I’m noticing that all of the piano black trim is covered in hairline scratches from dusting. From a google search this seems to be a common problem with piano black trim in cars in general. Has anyone found a product(s) that can be used to polish it back to fresh?

slimshooter Jun 27th, 2020 19:51

Stuffs a nightmare, machine polishing seems to be the best way, then some form of protective coating.

harveys Jun 27th, 2020 22:14

Probably need to change the way the car is washed after the trims are sorted.
Clean the car without rubbing it until you have removed the larger particles, rinse then a snow foam then pressure off then use the two bucket method with a clean mitt.
Don't use brush car washes or the brush at the local pressure wash.
Depending on available time you have .

Director76 Jun 27th, 2020 23:50

If you don’t have access to a machine polisher a mild abrasive polish should bring them back up - applied by hand on a microfibre. I’d suggest trying something like Meguiars Scratch-X.

Be sure to test an inconspicuous area first...

Scotia64 Jun 28th, 2020 08:57

Is the OP not talking about the black trim in the interior?

Tresco85 Jun 28th, 2020 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotia64 (Post 2642888)
Is the OP not talking about the black trim in the interior?

That what I thought, bit much to spray snow foam inside the car.

Harni Jun 28th, 2020 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotia64 (Post 2642888)
Is the OP not talking about the black trim in the interior?

I am however the black trim outside is just as bad with exception of the wing mirror covers for some reason!

HairyMonster Jun 28th, 2020 15:25

I use VUPLEX on a soft microfiber cloth.

Cleans and protects, fills fine scratches.

available from ebay and amazon.

CoopsSA Jun 29th, 2020 10:25

I use glass cleaner on my interior black trim, works a treat. To be fair, I do the same on the exterior as they border the front and rear windows.

nu11eaf Jun 29th, 2020 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by HairyMonster (Post 2643021)
I use VUPLEX on a soft microfiber cloth.

Cleans and protects, fills fine scratches.

available from ebay and amazon.

Good on plastic but I have seen reports of it rotting rubber seals so don't let it contact anything rubber


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