Piano Black Interior Trim Scratch Removal

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Wondering if anyone has found something to take out the fine scratches that develop in what is called Piano Black Trim (maybe that's what they call all gloss black trim). I have a 2012 Escape Limited and the trim that is on the console and dash is being called out as Piano Black on the window sticker. They are not real deep, just more of a micro marring I would guess. But when the sun hits it, it's pretty uuugggghhhh!

I haven't tried anything yet being that I don't want to make it worst. So I was wondering if anyone else has found something to use on it with the vast knowledge and experience on this forum. I've looked on here and I see a lot of people say a finer polish, I thought I would see if anybody had luck with a certain brand or not.

Thanks
 
I had excellent results with this product on my Audi's glossy wood trim. Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 Fine Scratch and Blemish Remover
 
Blackfire One Step works great. If you haven't ordered a quart yet do it. You will love it.

One and done



BLACKFIRE One Step 32 ounce bottle



If you plan on coating your car then of course you cannot use a cleaner/wax anywhere.


Very Important
Under the black plastic shell is WHITE plastic. Don't buff hard around edges or you'll buff/burn through. No fixing at this point.

BF One Step is very safe. Be sure to use a foam polishing pad or foam finishing pad. Never use cutting pads on Piano Plastic.


:)
 
Carpro Essence Primer is really good at finishing off black glossy trim.
 
I use Griot’s 3-1 wax, gently on small sections. You’ll pick up a lot of residue, so stay in small sections. Then, do yourself a huge favor and get PPF put on it. I send every client with that to my film guy. It protects and will hide the defects you can’t get.
 
I have done it both ways on the interior. It's usually too small for machine. On outside gloss trim I use machine.
 
DBAILEY said:
I have done it both ways on the interior. It's usually too small for machine. On outside gloss trim I use machine.
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Thanks, I have a Ibred that hopefully will work on the interior.
 
It's the same concept Mike talks about using something like a jewelling cleaner wax to finish off highly scratch sensitive paint. The slick feel makes wipe off less problematic. I thought Essence primer would also add some hardness too. I've used it on wood trim pieces with glossy clear too.
 
I did this a few months ago and just posted these on Autopia.

I used the Rupes ibrid nano and used whatever coating I was using on the paint at the time.

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Thanks for all of the great replies everyone. I have a couple of the products that you all suggested, I might try one on the dash and one on the console to see how they turn out. I figured whatever I use to apply it will have to be super soft or I will just be walking backwards.


Mike Phillips said:
Blackfire One Step works great. If you haven't ordered a quart yet do it. You will love it.

I received a sample on my last order. We will give it a try.

One and done



BLACKFIRE One Step 32 ounce bottle



If you plan on coating your car then of course you cannot use a cleaner/wax anywhere.

Now your just talking on the outside right or if I decide to apply a coating on the trim? I've read enough on here to have it drilled into my brain that the surface has to be virgin in order for the coating to adhere to. This ol' dog can still absorb some things. The rest as the wife says is just useless trivia.
:rolleyes:

Very Important
Under the black plastic shell is WHITE plastic. Don't buff hard around edges or you'll buff/burn through. No fixing at this point.







BF One Step is very safe. Be sure to use a foam polishing pad or foam finishing pad. Never use cutting pads on Piano Plastic.


:)
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The Guz said:
I did this a few months ago and just posted these on Autopia.

I used the Rupes ibrid nano and used whatever coating I was using on the paint at the time.

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That's about how mine looks. That looks great. I think some of them came from the last time I cleaned out the interior. I still have some Black-Fire Crystal Seal left and I apply it to all of the black and chrome. It holds up very well, but I'm sure not as well as the coating. Really nice job.
 
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The Guz said:
I did this a few months ago and just posted these on Autopia.

I used the Rupes ibrid nano and used whatever coating I was using on the paint at the time.

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Wow, that is not only impressive results. But great photos too!

Taping must have taken some time and patience.
 
Has anyone tried polishing out the scratches on the gauge window?
 
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