Black gloss center console cleaning/protection
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Black gloss center console cleaning/protection
I see random comments in some threads about how hard the center console is to keep clean and scratch free. Fully agree.
Clean doesn't bother me. I can always wipe it down.
But the easy scratching annoys me-in one week mine is already picking up scratches. What are you folks using to protect it? Ive seen a thread where Meguiar's spray wax was mentioned- what else? Aside from replacing or wrapping it.
Clean doesn't bother me. I can always wipe it down.
But the easy scratching annoys me-in one week mine is already picking up scratches. What are you folks using to protect it? Ive seen a thread where Meguiar's spray wax was mentioned- what else? Aside from replacing or wrapping it.
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Any recommendations on this? I just picked up several scratches from the vacuum at the car wash this morning. Very annoying.
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I use Meguiar's spray wax to keep the dust from adhering to the center console. It leaves a very slippery surface. I only need to clean the console with a soft cotton cloth once a month. Do NOT use a microfiber cloth.
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2016 SL 63, 2022 Audi A8L, 2021 BMW M50i
In previous cars I have had I have used pledge to protect wood clear coat with good results. The piano black is a killer for scratches and I don't think you can stop them. It looks great on the showroom but for everyday use it is not the best. I am looking for a replacement in the burl wood but haven't located it yet. I would rather get a true MB part rather then an eBay knock off. So I wait and wax on and wax my center console lol
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I wish they would offer a burl center console, as the wood grain will hide much of the wear & tear.
I also wish they made the center console out of porcelain. High gloss with a finish that would last and feel pretty darn nice too. Granite/marble/quartz would have been acceptable as well.
I also wish they made the center console out of porcelain. High gloss with a finish that would last and feel pretty darn nice too. Granite/marble/quartz would have been acceptable as well.
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Does the Meguiar's hydrophobic spray wax make the scratches look less noticeable? Its just maddening that my car isn't even a month old and these scratches are there.
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If this is driving you nuts, I'd take it to a detailer and have them show you how to do it. They'll have the right combination of abrasives/polishes to take out the scratches. It beats trial and error, especially the error part.
You can fix it yourself after that.
You can fix it yourself after that.
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I wonder if it would pay to have the clear bra product applied to the console top to prevent scratches?
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Hello Skyblazer: Is there a specific product that your dealer knows about to protect the console?. Today, I asked a business that installs clearbra on cars. Their comment was that they won't use a clear bra type product on plastic as the adhesive will eat into the plastic. Also, they won't cut custom pieces for fear of cutting into the plastic.........Is that part painted metal, perhaps? If metal, it might be ok to use a product with adhesive.......unless it attacks the paint? Does the company that is covering the console have a template, perhaps.