Wood Trim

[mis3]

Probably because of my careless cleaning, there are lines of scratches of my wood trim on my Mercedes.

I believe these wood pieces are real wood with clear coat. What is the safe way to remove these scratches? ScratchX? DC-1? PlastX?

[C30-Mike]

Re: Wood Trim

The trim is coated with a resin. ScratchX is a good start.

[Megafast13]

Re: Wood Trim

Use the least aggressive product/method to get the job done!

There is a layer of clear coat on your trim. What you are describing is Swirls and Scratches. To avoid them in the future, use the highest quality microfiber towel and a Interior Product for cleaning those areas.

Start out with the original ScratchX.

If that doesn't do the job, then try SwirlX, ScratchX 2.0, and so on...

Most aggressive to least aggressive -->

[Eddie6th]

Re: Wood Trim

I don't know if this helps you out,but I clean/polish guitars which have a softish laquer on top of natural wood.....

I use the old scratchX(mildest)with a foam applicator and it works great.After a couple of applications the swirls are gone.

Do a test spot first.

How old is your Merc?

There was a post a while back by 'Maserati Mario' having trouble with his trim in his merc.
You might want to consider asking him for advice?

[mis3]

Re: Wood Trim

My MB is a 2004 CLK. The car is in excellent condition, maintained by Meguiar's products since it was new.

I am concerned how think is the clearcoat (or resin) on the wood trim. The scratches are in the center console so if I screw this up, it will be very visible.

So, since the original ScratchX is least aggressive, I will use it first. I thought I was supposed to use a microfiber to apply the ScratchX, should I use the yellow foam applicator and massage the surface?

After the ScratchX, should I apply NXT to the surface?

Also, I still have some DC-1, is DC-1 more aggressive than ScratchX?

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Wood Trim

From my research you might be able to polish them out.
Here's my thread about cracks, it might help
Mercedes Benz Lacquer Cracks

[mis3]

Re: Wood Trim

I just tried ScratchX (original) but it did not help. Maybe I did not rub hard enough, I dom"t know how thick is the clearcoat (resin). I was concerned that I would make it worse.

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Wood Trim

Did you do a test spot?
Try some M105 or Ultimate Compound.
The resin on the wood is a paint and you can treat is as one.
But always do a test spot on everything you do.

[Eddie6th]

Re: Wood Trim

Another point.scratchx(old version) works with diminishing abrasives.

what I found with practice,is to keep working it.I get good luster by using a foam applicator.If you stop and wipe off too early,it doesn't work well.
When i'm done,it's the applicator which is polishing/buffing,and find there's not much need to wipe anything off.

It's still a good product,albeit mild.

As mentioned above,do a test spot.If it doesn't work,try something more agressive.

There's a video with Mike Phillips showing how to use scratchx which is useful...I'll have a look.