[CarsAndGuitars]

I am breaking this out from another thread where the piano black was discussed. I mentioned in the other thread I was going to try some Sonax Perfect Finish with a microfiber. That worked halfway..

Specifically, I initially tried with a Chemical Guys MF to apply and remove the polish (along with some IPA) and while it did remove some of the scratches, it left a haze. Then I used a Lake Country CCS red wax applicator and a Rag Company purple Eaglet to remove the polish. It took 2 passes and less than 5 minutes to get > 80% correction on about a 4-6" section on the grill - again with a hand applicator. It will probably go much faster and easier with a RO polisher and a 3" or 4" pad. I will be doing the rest this weekend along with a full detail.

I am thinking any finishing polish with a fine foam applicator and ultra soft MF will do the job. YMMV

https://www.autogeek.net/sonax-perfect-finish.html

https://www.autogeek.net/red-ccs-applicators.html

https://www.autogeek.net/rag-company...er-eaglet.html

[P_Chris]

I cleaned up some scratches in the black trim using cleaner wax. Worked lol

[Ruebarb]

Pictures as you go along would be awesome, thanks for starting this thread

[harcos]

Does anyone have any info on whether it is possible to repaint the black side skirts in body color?

[LivingInSalt]

Originally Posted by harcos

Does anyone have any info on whether it is possible to repaint the black side skirts in body color?

yes, it's very possible.

I assume people have done it already

[harcos]

I had read that there was no TN color available yet...
I will take info on delivery in case this black color is impossible to live with

[SeandG42]

I have thought of that as well...or wrapping them with matching cerium(sp) gray color to match my mirror caps and parts on the front end. Or a shade of silver Would also wrap the small stock spoiler to match. Just thinking. Plan to have car ceramic coated after I take possession. Ordered first week of March. Status is schedule for production. Genius email reply stated approx. prod date 9/5/22. I am hoping to take pos. end of October?? I hope.

[Ruebarb]

[CarsAndGuitars]

Originally Posted by Ruebarb

Sorry, I did not post any pics. I did a hand correction on some of the plastics and got out a lot of the swirls in quick time. But I did not attempt with the random orbital yet. Reason being, I went for a tint estimate and at the same time got talking about a full frontal or bumper PPF and was going to leave it for the experts.

But after thinking on the cost I decided against, so I may try machine polishing them this weekend. Stand by

[XC3LLR8]

There was a 4" scuff on the gloss black trim below the door when I arrived at the dealership to pick up the car. I'm sure it was from the rubber on someone's shoe that was prepping the car for delivery.

I left it, forgot about it, and haven't noticed it now for about 2 weeks.

[DrJLag420]

Just got my car back from detailer. Got full front PPF, rockers, and rear bumper/diffuser and full ceramic. I don't have any before pics but we all know what swirls look like and how easily these piano black pieces scratch and even get etched/water spots (detailer said they were getting more swirls just looking at them). Check out the piano black trim on the front in these pics.