Gloss black trim

Harni · Jun 27th, 2020, 19:22

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

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Originally Posted by Scotia64

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

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!

Jun 27th, 2020, 19:22	#1
Harni Junior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2024 21:28 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Poole	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?

Jun 27th, 2020, 22:14	#3
harveys Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: newton abbot in sunny Devon	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 . __________________

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slimshooter New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 13:32 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: West Midlands	Stuffs a nightmare, machine polishing seems to be the best way, then some form of protective coating.

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