Scratched interior trim

Namelss · 03-20-2024, 04:11 PM

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!

tracer bullet · 03-20-2024, 04:27 PM

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).

N1rve · 03-22-2024, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Namelss

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.

cbpip · 03-22-2024, 04:12 PM

Cross grain, not likely.

John in VA · 03-22-2024, 08:25 PM

Mask off the entire trim piece and spray it with a light coat of satin or matte black trim paint.

disintegrator66 · 03-23-2024, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Namelss

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...

S EyeLand · 03-25-2024, 10:25 AM

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.

MADBMWX5MC · 03-28-2024, 08:46 AM

OP what did you end up doing?

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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2413 Rep 3,549 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	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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John in VA Colonel 986 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	Mask off the entire trim piece and spray it with a light coat of satin or matte black trim paint. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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S EyeLand Second Lieutenant 159 Rep 202 Posts Drives: F90 M5C Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	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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