So what can I do about this piano black trim?

[danvilla413]

While piano black trim looks good in theory, its a PITA to keep clean / scratch free. I'm just curious as to what others have done? I actually really like the textured trim my friend has in his '17 S. I've searched high and low for trim kits that account for my 8" glass display - but they don't seem to exist.

Thoughts?

 

[greggles]

They don't make the 8 inch glass trim kit in the textured CF. (GTI owner looking to update to the 8 inch glass). Best I've found is taking all the trim off, and wrapping it in whatever style you want.

 

[bentin]

I've had both trims, greatly prefer the piano black. The textured trim is impossible to keep clean, it always looks streaky, just like the door trim they still use. You can polish piano black with a light polish, I use either Meguiars Scratch X or Chemical Guys VSS as needed, but really haven't had to do much correction. Just wipe it with either water or a rinseless wash diluted in water and a microfiber towel.

 

[Mother]

I've never understood why this is such a problem. There's literally nothing "piano black" that requires touching, which is the only way you get scratches.

I keep a nice fluffy microfiber in my driver's door pocket and occasionally, usually while at a stoplight, I will lightly pass it over the trim to dust it off and all of my trim continues to look perfect.

 

[KevinC]

Use an interior detail spray that's anti-static and helps the surfaces (including the stupid glossy touchscreen) collect dust at a slower pace. Really make a difference.

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

I've never understood why this is such a problem. There's literally nothing "piano black" that requires touching, which is the only way you get scratches.

I keep a nice fluffy microfiber in my driver's door pocket and occasionally, usually while at a stoplight, I will lightly pass it over the trim to dust it off and all of my trim continues to look perfect.

Haha, I didn’t want to respond before with the simple solution “don’t touch it” but that’s the solution... why are we putting our hands all over the piano black trims anyways ?.

 

[Adurm]

Wrap or plastidip. Either way, it's not going to look great.

 

[Desslok]

You could paint the trim. Or wrap in Corinthian leather.

 

[danvilla413]

Yeah, I expected there wasn’t a great option. Guess I get to deal with the dust.

 

[akimmel]

go all out and have it wrapped with self healing ppf? then when you want it to look brand new just hit it with detail spray then a heat gun

 

[KevinC]

This is what I use on my interior and it seems to do a good job at minimizing dust accumulation, and is great stuff overall...

https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-92470515-Cockpit-Premium-16-9/dp/B0002Z2MZ4?th=1

 

[sprinks]

I mean, if you're really into the textured 17 gti, swap the interior bits and the display with the 17 ones.

 

[bentin]

I mean, if you're really into the textured 17 gti, swap the interior bits and the display with the 17 ones.

I think the biggest problem is that there isn't an available surround for the newer radio with the older trim. Every other part is a direct replacement. Funny, as I would have paid dearly to replace the old trim with piano black before my 17 was totaled.

 

[sprinks]

that's why i suggested swap the full display (as in the big glassy bit that the interior trim goes around too) and the interior bits from the 17 gti, not just one or the other.

 

[bentin]

that's why i suggested swap the full display (as in the big glassy bit that the interior trim goes around too) and the interior bits from the 17 gti, not just one or the other.

Ha, okay, missed that. That's certainly a level of commitment!