Piano Black Trim Scratches

JK-M5 · 05-02-2019, 03:44 AM

has anyone managed a way to remove the scratches from the piano black trim in the M5

seems to mark so easy, must be a way of polishing them out, anyone?

dappercivility · 05-02-2019, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mboy

has anyone managed a way to remove the scratches from the piano black trim in the M5

seems to mark so easy, must be a way of polishing them out, anyone?

Have U tried using car wax to try and polish?

JK-M5 · 05-02-2019, 08:22 AM

No, but i was thinking of using a cutting compound to see if it can be done

Pimpsy · 05-02-2019, 04:02 PM

If it doesn't have a coating it should be easy.

I would buy a single piece and experiment to see which compound will match the luster. Probably a mild jeweler's rouge, toothpaste, or a cape cod cloth would work. But I wouldn't want to test on my original pieces.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

Hashtag_M_Rated · 05-02-2019, 04:46 PM

I would use the same techniques used to clean black gloss grand pianos. There're tons of youtube videos on how to do it.

JK-M5 · 05-03-2019, 12:45 AM

i still have some chemical guys V Line products, i might start with the V32 and see how it pans out but this stuff is terrible, i was wiping it the other days with a micro fibre cloth and that puts marks on it, but what else can you do as piano black attracts dust on a terrible scale, it just never looks clean, i might go back to BMW with this 1

Pimpsy · 05-03-2019, 01:55 AM

PPF or cover with CF trim

Ceramic coat might help a lot too.

SFT33 · 05-03-2019, 05:20 AM

I am not sure how to get the scratches out - but - for regular maintenance I use Groits speed shine with a micro fiber cloth. Good results.

FSHNGRY · 05-04-2019, 12:24 AM

Interesting to read that the piano trim is so easily scratched. I've been telling myself that my interior/trim options are firm but I'll consider a number of exterior paints on a CPO in the coming months when 19's start showing up. This makes me think it might not be the best route- especially if I don't know how the previous owner maintained it. The silver trim just doesn't seem "expensive" to me when thinking of a car over 100k.

JK-M5 · 05-04-2019, 12:45 AM

I watched a few videos yesterday on youtube regarding this and it looks like a job for the pro detailing guys, to achieve the best results even they advise to only remove 90% of the scratches.

my advice is dont pick this option!

windtendo · 05-04-2019, 10:09 PM

I had heard this was an issue back on the X5M, but first I’m hearing it’s still a problem... hope you guys find a solution, because it’s a very striking trim when clean and scratch free!

Stav · 05-05-2019, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mboy

has anyone managed a way to remove the scratches from the piano black trim in the M5

seems to mark so easy, must be a way of polishing them out, anyone?

Curious how you scratched it. I have mine for almost 9 months now with zero scratches.

The.M5 · 05-05-2019, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Stav

Curious how you scratched it. I have mine for almost 9 months now with zero scratches.

JK-M5 · 05-05-2019, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stav

Curious how you scratched it. I have mine for almost 9 months now with zero scratches.

I have 2 kids and its a family saloon so its going to take its toll.

back on topic please.

Stav · 05-05-2019, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by windtendo

I had heard this was an issue back on the X5M, but first I’m hearing it’s still a problem... hope you guys find a solution, because it’s a very striking trim when clean and scratch free!

Yes it is - here is mine:

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Pimpsy Captain 421 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	If it doesn't have a coating it should be easy. I would buy a single piece and experiment to see which compound will match the luster. Probably a mild jeweler's rouge, toothpaste, or a cape cod cloth would work. But I wouldn't want to test on my original pieces. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. __________________ Retired 2016 BMW 550i xDrive MSport \| 2013 BMW 550i xDrive MSport \| 2012 BMW 535i xDrive \| 1988 BMW 325ic \| 1984 BMW 318i
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