Shadowline Trim Swirl Marks

bmwhoo · 02-04-2015, 03:51 PM

So took the car in for its 1200 mile service today and initially told the dealer they could wash it...then changed my mind and they said they shouldn't. Problem is that the idiot valet washed it anyway. Can't tell on the rest of the car but the shadow line trim on the driver's side definitely has what looks like swirl marks...any tips on how to remove those? Thanks in advance!

hababa · 02-04-2015, 04:07 PM

My initial thought would be a very light cutting abrasive, BUT I would absolutely wait for more experienced detailers to chime in.

Never, EVER, let the dealer touch your ride!!!

You could even get them to pay a third party detailer to correct their mess.

vonmayr · 02-04-2015, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hababa

My initial thought would be a very light cutting abrasive, BUT I would absolutely wait for more experienced detailers to chime in.

Never, EVER, let the dealer touch your ride!!!

You could even get them to pay a third party detailer to correct their mess.

Light buffing with a polishing wax is the only way to go. These are plastic parts with thin clear coat.

Money2536 · 02-12-2015, 12:52 PM

If you breath on the trim, it swirls. The only option is to polish it every-so-often and try not to touch it, ever. Mine are reswirled after I polished them out in September. I haven't had a car long enough, but I'd wager polshing them twice a year will probably start showing in three or four years. The I'd probably just replace them.

apexit · 02-12-2015, 01:32 PM

and this is why I will be wrapping mine in expel

OP pick up a fine polish like a Menzerna sf4000 and a very unabrasive pad. Tape off around the pillar if you want to avoid getting crap everywhere and polish it making sure to get even coverage. Its such a small and fragile area that you could even do this by hand without a machine.

Wo-Wo · 02-15-2015, 11:05 AM

Meguiars 105 & 205 is what you need for any gloss. This is better with a DA but a decent microfibre cloth would do too.

originalgoods13 · 02-18-2015, 11:34 AM

Hi,

Just want to add that I have successfully fixed this issue using these combinations

Menzerna FG400 with Lake Country yellow cutting foam pad
Menzerna FG400 with Lake Country green foam pad
Meguiars M105 with Lake Country orange foam pad

Then I finish it off with:
Menzernal SF4500 with Lake Country grey foam pad

I use Griot's Garage Dual Action random orbital

Your professional paint correction detailer should not take more than 15 minutes to achieve OEM look

Gstone · 02-18-2015, 11:59 AM

Are you guys talking about the gloss black trim around the windows?

I have swirls/lines on the black rubber(matte) at the sides of the front windshield. Do you recommend same process for these?

Wo-Wo · 02-18-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gstone

Are you guys talking about the gloss black trim around the windows?

I have swirls/lines on the black rubber(matte) at the sides of the front windshield. Do you recommend same process for these?

No, get a vinyl and rubber trim reviver. G techniq or Swiss Wax.

apexit · 02-18-2015, 06:40 PM

can also use all purpose cleaner properly diluted and rub it with a towel. try not to get it on the pant as it will remove your wax/ sealant.

bmwhoo · 02-19-2015, 11:36 AM

Interestingly, I used some Meguiar's #9 with a microfiber cloth on it and it looks good as new...

originalgoods13 · 02-19-2015, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwhoo

Interestingly, I used some Meguiar's #9 with a microfiber cloth on it and it looks good as new...

Hi, Meguiar's #9 is a Swirl Remove glaze, on your next wash those swirls would show up again unfortunately

Vectors2final · 02-19-2015, 01:06 PM

Anyone thought about doing a polish at CCQuartz or Opti-coating these bad boys?

Ryan@IND · 02-19-2015, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by originalgoods13

Hi,

Just want to add that I have successfully fixed this issue using these combinations

Menzerna FG400 with Lake Country yellow cutting foam pad
Menzerna FG400 with Lake Country green foam pad
Meguiars M105 with Lake Country orange foam pad

Then I finish it off with:
Menzernal SF4500 with Lake Country grey foam pad

I use Griot's Garage Dual Action random orbital

Your professional paint correction detailer should not take more than 15 minutes to achieve OEM look

Great work! That FG400 compound is a miracle worker.

bmwhoo · 02-19-2015, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by originalgoods13

Hi, Meguiar's #9 is a Swirl Remove glaze, on your next wash those swirls would show up again unfortunately

Was worried the issue may have just been masked...will try your approach post next wash. Luckily / sadly too cold for a real wash any time soon...

originalgoods13 · 02-21-2015, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vectors2final

Anyone thought about doing a polish at CCQuartz or Opti-coating these bad boys?

I have used nano coating on these, they are a bit tricky to apply but it works (does not bond well, double or triple the drying time on cold days)

It still does not mean it is 100% scratch resistant, it all comes down to your washing and drying technique

I would put XPel film coating if you are picky

X2Board · 03-06-2015, 04:09 PM

I had mine covered with XPel ultimate. Those things get swirls if you just look at them the wrong way.

playinJ30 · 03-26-2015, 04:11 PM

Menzerna Final Polish will be fine for that. They do swirl incredibly easy.

bmw246 · 04-12-2015, 09:01 AM

So if I cover these in the same clear bra material i put on my front bumper im good to go? anyone done this? have a pic?

02-04-2015, 03:51 PM	#1
bmwhoo Private First Class 23 Rep 117 Posts Drives: '15 M3, '15 X5 35D Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (0)	Shadowline Trim Swirl Marks So took the car in for its 1200 mile service today and initially told the dealer they could wash it...then changed my mind and they said they shouldn't. Problem is that the idiot valet washed it anyway. Can't tell on the rest of the car but the shadow line trim on the driver's side definitely has what looks like swirl marks...any tips on how to remove those? Thanks in advance!
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hababa Private First Class 66 Rep 131 Posts Drives: F80 MG/SO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UNY iTrader: (0)	My initial thought would be a very light cutting abrasive, BUT I would absolutely wait for more experienced detailers to chime in. Never, EVER, let the dealer touch your ride!!! You could even get them to pay a third party detailer to correct their mess. __________________
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Money2536 Colonel 1586 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 \| 992 GT3 Touring Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (1)	If you breath on the trim, it swirls. The only option is to polish it every-so-often and try not to touch it, ever. Mine are reswirled after I polished them out in September. I haven't had a car long enough, but I'd wager polshing them twice a year will probably start showing in three or four years. The I'd probably just replace them.
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apexit Captain 214 Rep 981 Posts Drives: 15 SO M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northern nj iTrader: (-1)	and this is why I will be wrapping mine in expel OP pick up a fine polish like a Menzerna sf4000 and a very unabrasive pad. Tape off around the pillar if you want to avoid getting crap everywhere and polish it making sure to get even coverage. Its such a small and fragile area that you could even do this by hand without a machine.
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Wo-Wo Captain 281 Rep 698 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Comp Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: East Mids iTrader: (0)	Meguiars 105 & 205 is what you need for any gloss. This is better with a DA but a decent microfibre cloth would do too.
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02-18-2015, 11:34 AM	#7
originalgoods13 Captain 290 Rep 625 Posts Drives: Chevy Spark Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi, Just want to add that I have successfully fixed this issue using these combinations Menzerna FG400 with Lake Country yellow cutting foam pad Menzerna FG400 with Lake Country green foam pad Meguiars M105 with Lake Country orange foam pad Then I finish it off with: Menzernal SF4500 with Lake Country grey foam pad I use Griot's Garage Dual Action random orbital Your professional paint correction detailer should not take more than 15 minutes to achieve OEM look Attached Images
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Gstone Lieutenant 142 Rep 555 Posts Drives: '18 GT350, '15 M4 sold Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NY Burbs iTrader: (0)	Are you guys talking about the gloss black trim around the windows? I have swirls/lines on the black rubber(matte) at the sides of the front windshield. Do you recommend same process for these?
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apexit Captain 214 Rep 981 Posts Drives: 15 SO M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northern nj iTrader: (-1)	can also use all purpose cleaner properly diluted and rub it with a towel. try not to get it on the pant as it will remove your wax/ sealant.
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02-19-2015, 11:36 AM	#11
bmwhoo Private First Class 23 Rep 117 Posts Drives: '15 M3, '15 X5 35D Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (0)	Interestingly, I used some Meguiar's #9 with a microfiber cloth on it and it looks good as new...
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X2Board Lieutenant Colonel 444 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: I'm back, bitches! '13 E92 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (1)	I had mine covered with XPel ultimate. Those things get swirls if you just look at them the wrong way. __________________ 2013 Jerez Black/Black E92 ZCP DCT - I'm back!! 2014 Guards Red 991 C2S 7MT - Gone. 2015 YMB/SS F80 M3 6sp - Gone 2011 Sapphire Black/Black E70 X5 M - Gone. 2010 Jerez Black/Black E90 M3 DCT -Gone-
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playinJ30 Private 14 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 - Black/Black 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Menzerna Final Polish will be fine for that. They do swirl incredibly easy.
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bmw246 Lieutenant 135 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 F83 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	So if I cover these in the same clear bra material i put on my front bumper im good to go? anyone done this? have a pic?
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