Removing hairline scratches on wood trim

str86diesel · 03-09-2009, 04:21 PM

The wife and I took our cars in for their first oil change this weekend (1500 mile) and upon getting the cars back we noticed that the dealer washed the inside and outside of the vehicles. Although the jesture was nice, we noticed that the detailers put hairline scratches all over the wood trim by the shifter.

Does anyone know of a way to polish these out? They aren't bad..but I guess its the OCD kicking in since I know they are there and the dealer really wouldn't step up and do anything...grrrr

Thanks in advance
kev

zaxjax · 03-09-2009, 06:49 PM

I used Klasse AIO on my wood trim for some fine stuff the dealer did as well.

MrDummy · 10-28-2009, 09:10 AM

Any NEW updates on this wood scratch removal? Dealer put in a ton of scratches, some deep and some scuffs.

Any help on how to get rid of them? I searched and found this thread.

Thanks

rkick08 · 10-28-2009, 09:20 AM

good question, I always wonder what will help on getting the wood trim looking new again..?? can anyone 2nd Klasse AIO ?

jopa489 · 10-28-2009, 02:41 PM

Swissvax makes a special wood trim polish, though I haven't been able to find out much about it. Not sure if it has polishing properties or if it's just a wax.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxwoodpolish.aspx

Buegie · 10-28-2009, 03:12 PM

I would just use any light-cut polish. IIRC, the trim is cleared just like your paint is

ibimmer954 · 10-28-2009, 04:24 PM

I've used my Dodo Juice wax on wood trim. After two coats of the stuff, the trim was shiny and very smooth.

It might have the effect of filling in some minor scratches. It doesn't take much time, so you might as well try it first.

MrDummy · 10-29-2009, 06:08 AM

thanks for replies guys, I will see if I can research it some more. I dont have any dodo juice right now. So I will see what else might work?

rkick08 · 10-30-2009, 10:39 AM

bump, any more ideas form detailing experts?

sonic · 10-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jopa489

Swissvax makes a special wood trim polish, though I haven't been able to find out much about it. Not sure if it has polishing properties or if it's just a wax.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxwoodpolish.aspx

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Malek@MRF · 10-30-2009, 11:15 AM

Plexus plastic polish works well for the very minor hairline problems in wood. It has a lot of fillers and will add a very nice gloss to your trim.

BurkeyVT · 11-01-2009, 04:46 PM

Too much polishing with a microfiber towel has left the wood around the shift with hairline scratches. Thanks for the tip about Plexus, I just order some.
. . . Burkey

TwinPowerF30 · 11-01-2009, 10:04 PM

is the wood trim in our cars actually real wood that's polished to a shine or is it just some plastic?

ManyMoonsAgo · 11-02-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weiweiwei

is the wood trim in our cars actually real wood that's polished to a shine or is it just some plastic?

I have read that BMW uses real wood in our cars.

jopa489 · 11-02-2009, 07:53 PM

It's real. But there's a significant coating on top, which gives it the gloss.

MrDummy · 11-04-2009, 05:51 AM

^^ yep thats what I heard and thanks for the tip on what to buy and use.

MrDummy · 11-04-2009, 05:56 AM

http://www.detailedimage.com/Plexus-...P109/13-oz-S1/

There is a link for it to buy on Detailed Images website. I think I am going to order the 13 oz. bottle I need to order more supplies anyways.

JulieDriving · 02-16-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDummy

http://www.detailedimage.com/Plexus-...P109/13-oz-S1/

There is a link for it to buy on Detailed Images website. I think I am going to order the 13 oz. bottle I need to order more supplies anyways.

How did it work?

My car came with scratches on the console, but I don't want to bring it back to the dealer - especially if they caused it in the first place. Would rather work on it myself.

Jed · 02-17-2010, 09:18 AM

I've actually taped off the black trim and vents on my car and used a mild polish on a 3.5" pad with my Porter Cable, followed by Klasse AIO. A bit more time intensive but it got back looking new again. With the amount of clearcoat on the wood trim, it's no different than polishing your paint.

BerschtDetails · 02-18-2010, 12:08 PM

I have found that Meguiars #80 Speed Glaze by hand works well on wood trim. It has a light cut and also some filling capailities.

MrDummy · 07-06-2010, 11:18 AM

I never ordered the stuff from detailed image, But I wanted to see if there was something I could get locally that I can use to help with the kazillion scratches in the wood trim from the MF towel and repairs from dealership.

My major spot is the center console by shifter/ashtray.

chemgeek · 07-06-2010, 02:36 PM

I posed the question "Should I use polish #4 on the wood trim in the car" to Griots Garage. The response was that machine polish was too abrasive. Rather, plastic polish would be safer on the trim surface. I am going to order some plastic polish and will keep everyone updated on the results.

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jopa489 Major General 124 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Swissvax makes a special wood trim polish, though I haven't been able to find out much about it. Not sure if it has polishing properties or if it's just a wax. http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxwoodpolish.aspx __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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rkick08 Major 87 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	good question, I always wonder what will help on getting the wood trim looking new again..?? can anyone 2nd Klasse AIO ?
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BurkeyVT Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2009 328i X-Drive Sedan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the tip Too much polishing with a microfiber towel has left the wood around the shift with hairline scratches. Thanks for the tip about Plexus, I just order some. . . . Burkey
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TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	is the wood trim in our cars actually real wood that's polished to a shine or is it just some plastic?
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