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Interior Trim Swirl Marks
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01-24-2010, 01:09 PM | #1 |
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Interior Trim Swirl Marks
Hey all,
Just started noticing that my interior trim pieces seem to be getting what looks like swirl marks! I have the standard black trim. Are the possible to remove and what can I use to do so? Some direction would be greatly appreciated! Joe |
01-24-2010, 06:37 PM | #2 |
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I've noticed the same on my car as well lately (I also have the gloss black trim). I'd be interested to see what people recommend.
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01-24-2010, 07:52 PM | #3 |
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You can mask and polish or remove the trim and polish it with a final polish or hit it with a glaze to fill in the swirls a bit. It's clear coated, just like your paint is. After that I usually wax mine to shine it up a bit.
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01-26-2010, 03:35 PM | #4 |
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So it should be treated in the same/similar way that you'd treat your car's paint? Intersting. I might give it a try. I have glossy black as well, and slight swirls are beginning to become evident.
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01-26-2010, 05:15 PM | #5 |
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Yep, as PINeely said it's got a thick layer of clear on it and can be taken care of almost exactly like your paint. Hit it with a finishing polish and wax (carefully and by hand) for some seriously clean trim. Masking is a good idea so you don't get polish/wax everywhere. Doing this makes a noticable difference on light/dark burl or piano black.
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01-26-2010, 07:33 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the tips. I'll have to try it out when the weather warms up enough to clean up my interior again.
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