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      03-20-2024, 05:11 PM   #1
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Scratched interior trim

I put a verrry light scratch in the "carbon look" metal trim at the top of my drivers door. I stuck my hand out to push the door back open and hit it with the watch that I never wear.

Any suggestions on what I can use to buff this out without making it worse? It's barely noticeable but I know it's there. Thx!
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Is it a textured surface, or smooth? If it's textured, you probably can't do anything. If it's smooth, for example has like a clear coat on it, then you might be able to remove it with paint correction methods (a little polishing compound for example).
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I put a verrry light scratch in the "carbon look" metal trim at the top of my drivers door. I stuck my hand out to push the door back open and hit it with the watch that I never wear.

Any suggestions on what I can use to buff this out without making it worse? It's barely noticeable but I know it's there. Thx!
Try adding some wax and see if it will fill it/blend it.
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Mask off the entire trim piece and spray it with a light coat of satin or matte black trim paint.
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I put a verrry light scratch in the "carbon look" metal trim at the top of my drivers door. I stuck my hand out to push the door back open and hit it with the watch that I never wear.

Any suggestions on what I can use to buff this out without making it worse? It's barely noticeable but I know it's there. Thx!
I would NOT use any abrasive compounds/liquids on that. But I would try to lightly buff it with a slick detail spray and microfiber towel to gently knock down the scratch. Go easy, take your time and eventually work the entire area so as to blend in the appearance...
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the interior trim stinks in the M5, mine is scratched as well. I ordered an overlay that installed in the dash, and it looks great. Deciding on doing the doors in alcantara or CF. Waiting for a sample from the manufacturer.
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OP what did you end up doing?
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