acuratl04

I have fine scratches in the black trim around the windows on my TL. Does anyone know how to get rid of these without buying new pieces of trim?

dnszoom

If they're really fine, then a coat of wax might help, no?

acuratl04

what type of wax do you recommend? I don't think a white pasty wax will work well because it will leave a white resadew in the scratches. I'm unsure.

dnszoom

A colour based wax... they're not too expensive. Black wax in this case should do fine.

acuratl04

yeah good call...Color Match i think is one.

automophile

Actually, colored waxes don't work at all. They ALL dry white! This only works on TV.

This is paint, so you will need to get a fine polishing compound, just as you would for taking swirl marks out of your body paint. Get some Swirl Mark Remover or Glaze and it should take out the scratches. Then, put on 2-3 coats of Zaino polymer to protect the paint in the future.

jmichaelp

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-trim.html

"On textured black plastic, use a vinyl and rubber dressing. If your textured black plastic is starting to weather, use one of the restoration products available, such as Mothers Back-to-Black or Black Again Exterior Trim Restorer. These products are not permanent solutions for faded trim, but they last longer, make the trim darker, and add a little more gloss than most vinyl and rubber protectants.

If your textured black plastic is heavily weathered or faded, you can bring it back to life with a product like Forever Black, which is a dye system for black plastic and rubber trim. It's advertised as a permanent solution, but in my experience it will only last a couple of years if the vehicle remains in the sun. Also, don't think that Forever Black is a replacement for vinyl and rubber dressing. It's not. After Forever Black cures, you still need to keep the trim protected and looking good with vinyl and rubber dressing.

To maintain black anodized trim, use a noncleaning wax or sealant. Anodized aluminum must be treated with great care. The coating is very thin. Even the mildest abrasives (polish and cleaners) will quickly scuff or remove the coating. The sun is a problem, too, as exposure to UV rays will fade black anodized trim."

acuratl04

I used the Mothers Back-to-Black and it didn't do sh*t. Its not a texture surface anyways. Automophile is right about the Swirl Mark Remover or Glaze. This is probably the best way to go. I am just pissed because this surface is soo soft. Acura should of made a more durable surface trim. I didn't even scratch it. The ice melting off my car did and things flying by when you drive scratch the crap out of it.