One solution to the scratch sensitive piano black trims

[Sidemips]

I found out that the interior piano black trims were extremely fragile. I tried something today that ended up looking nice...
Forged carbon wrapping:

Will post more pictures later on...

 

[Kithmo]

How did you get the round side vent off ?

 

[VenumX]

There is only one way to keep piano Black scratch free.
When dusty , never touch with fingers.
Spray wet with a cleaner like "Marly's cockpit spray" , also spray some on a fresh microfibre cloth untill the cloth is damp. Wipe off.
Never repeat with a dry microfiber cloth.

 

[Sidemips]

How did you get the round side vent off ?

Just pull gently

 

[VenumX]

Just pull gently ? Is that how that's attached ??? Oh god... No screws ? Not one ?

 

[Sidemips]

Just pull gently ? Is that how that's attached ??? Oh god... No screws ? Not one ?

No screws but 4 metal clips

 

[VenumX]

Ok. Thanks for the picture thanks for the info.

 

[Kithmo]

Well I've pulled it as hard as I can and it won't budge.
Do you have to wiggle it in a special direction or something ?

 

[Mgzs ev]

There is only one way to keep piano Black scratch free.
When dusty , never touch with fingers.
Spray wet with a cleaner like "Marly's cockpit spray" , also spray some on a fresh microfibre cloth untill the cloth is damp. Wipe off.
Never repeat with a dry microfiber cloth.

How do you clean the soft upper surface of the dash?

 

[VenumX]

If it's a new car....do t even use detergents , just use a damp microfiber towel , dry with a fresh microfibre towel.

If you want to use detergents, use something special for a car, I use "Marly's cockpit spray" it's not a cheap spray that makes things shiny (I hate shiny dashboards) it's a product that comes in a 1L. Bottle and it's just a cleaner, also suitable for touchscreens and the rest of the dashboard.

 

[Mgzs ev]

Als het een nieuwe auto is ....gebruik zelfs geen wasmiddelen, gebruik gewoon een vochtige microvezeldoek, droog af met een verse microvezeldoek.

Als je wasmiddelen wilt gebruiken, gebruik dan iets speciaals voor een auto, ik gebruik "Marly's cockpit spray" het is geen goedkope spray die dingen glanzend maakt (ik haat glanzende dashboards) het is een product dat wordt geleverd in een 1L. Fles en het is gewoon een reiniger, ook geschikt voor touchscreens en de rest van het dashboard

Als het een nieuwe auto is ....gebruik zelfs geen wasmiddelen, gebruik gewoon een vochtige microvezeldoek, droog af met een verse microvezeldoek.

Als je wasmiddelen wilt gebruiken, gebruik dan iets speciaals voor een auto, ik gebruik "Marly's cockpit spray" het is geen goedkope spray die dingen glanzend maakt (ik haat glanzende dashboards) het is een product dat wordt geleverd in een 1L. Fles en het is gewoon een reiniger, ook geschikt voor touchscreens en de rest van het dashboard.

I ask it because i saw this strange spot on my dash i never touch the dash and ik never saw it before...it looks like a old tape spot in the factory mayby? Have anyone else something like this?

 

[VenumX]

I ask it because i saw this strange spot on my dash i never touch the dash and ik never saw it before...it looks like a old tape spot in the factory mayby? Have anyone else something like this?

Is it still sticky,...like glue ?
If so. You could try WD 40.
WD40 is a silicone spray and removes all kinds of adhesive backings. But first make sure you have a degreaser at hand that's suitable for car dashboards because WD 40 will leave a shiny greasy residue.
(Before testing out on the real problem area always try out new solutions to a not visible surface.)

By watching your picture I think that the tape was left on there a long time and has been removed with force,....taking away a tiny.part of the top layer of the plastics....

 

[Mgzs ev]

Yes it is sticky ....thank you for your support i buy wd40

 

[VenumX]

Don't forget a good cleaner for after u use the WD40!
And Don't spray directly on the dashboard!!!! Spray on a microfibre towel outside of the car!!!
Don't spray WD40 on windows!!

 

[Chrispydoc]

I buy WD40 by the gallon (well 4lts actually) and use it everywhere on my classic cars (not windows obviously).

I always thought its main ingredient was fish oil? .... It matters not.

....excellent for lubricating rubber bushes and freeing off seized nuts and bolts...stopping rust....freshening up plastics....engine bays...electrical contacts etc. I tend to not use it inside the car, apart from door hinges and catches, as its a little greasy and attracts dust.

 

[VenumX]

I buy WD40 by the gallon (well 4lts actually) and use it everywhere on my classic cars (not windows obviously).

I always thought its main ingredient was fish oil? .... It matters not.

....excellent for lubricating rubber bushes and freeing off seized nuts and bolts...stopping rust....freshening up plastics....engine bays...electrical contacts etc. I tend to not use it inside the car, apart from door hinges and catches, as its a little greasy and attracts dust.

The last part....yes indeed....and on , let's say a dashboard or doorpanels it's hard to get off if U don't like it....

It could be used for plastic bumpers on the outside. But still....there are better products out there to get black bumpers....

 

[Kithmo]

I buy WD40 by the gallon (well 4lts actually) and use it everywhere on my classic cars (not windows obviously).

I always thought its main ingredient was fish oil? .... It matters not.

....excellent for lubricating rubber bushes and freeing off seized nuts and bolts...stopping rust....freshening up plastics....engine bays...electrical contacts etc. I tend to not use it inside the car, apart from door hinges and catches, as its a little greasy and attracts dust.

WD40 is actually a Water Dispersant (WD), formula number 40, not primarily intended as a permanent lubricant as it evaporates off, but it does have some temporary lubricating properties.
There's a similar product called Duck Oil made by Swarfega, not made from ducks but repels water like water off a ducks back. Both are very useful for dispersing condensation inside distributor caps. They are also good insulators, so not to be used on battery terminals or fuse contacts.

 

[chromeskull]

Just pull gently ? Is that how that's attached ??? Oh god... No screws ? Not one ?

Fasteners are an engineering crutch. Most parts should be snap fit. Would make it cheaper and lighter with the same mechanical finish.

 

[JoOLS]

WD40 is actually a Water Dispersant (WD), formula number 40, not primarily intended as a permanent lubricant as it evaporates off, but it does have some temporary lubricating properties.
There's a similar product called Duck Oil made by Swarfega, not made from ducks but repels water like water off a ducks back. Both are very useful for dispersing condensation inside distributor caps. They are also good insulators, so not to be used on battery terminals or fuse contacts.
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Was always told by my grandad to not use WD40 as it encourages rust. I use a silicone spray or other lubricant sparingly

 

[Chrispydoc]

Ive been using it for years on my classic cars...I can assure you there is no rust on any of them!