Cleaning and Protecting Interior Black Gloss Trim

[@rorynicholson3295]

Who are these Brainiacs who think easily scratched gloss piano black plastics are suitable interior trims for high wear areas in cars?

[@MirandaDetailing]

I know right?! 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Mabeylater293]

People with class and elegance and higher standards appreciate gloss black. Think rolls Royce, maybach customers. It’s the trailer park crowd that drinks wine out of a paper cup and has spam for dinner that can’t appreciate gloss black interiors.

[@lennox285679]

@@Mabeylater293 bruh i drive a toyota corolla not a fuckin maybach

[@Got2GoDetailing]

@@Mabeylater293why’d you take it so personally?

[@derbigpr500]

@@Mabeylater293 The issue is there's a BIIIIIIIIIIIIIG difference between piano black wood, and gloss black plastics. This is why gloss black became popular, because luxury cars used it, but luxury cars used real wood, that was pained with a deep black base color and then coated with a thick layer of clear coat and polished to perfection. That gives it a deep really dark shine. The gloss black plastics which you can find in all cars today is just gloss black plastics, it has no clear coat on it (usually, in some more expensive premium cars it does but still isn't as good as real piano black), and it's not even black. If you shine a light on it, it has no deep shine, and it looks grey or even brownish. Point is, real piano black trim looks really good and expensive. Black gloss plastic looks cheap. Same as real wood trim with a deep gloss on it looks expensive, and plastic fake wood trim looks really cheap. Now the spam eating trailer park crowd you're speaking about is actually the reason why all cars have this cheap trim in them nowadays, because they can't tell it looks cheap and bad, and they can't tell it's a fake version of what it's supposedly representing.

[@truestory1062]

Phill gots some big eyeballs Wow!!!!

[@duhduh14]

lmfao

[@GDavis49]

The Gloss Sauce is also great on ribs and pork chops.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Actually Seal and SQUEAL is for pork. Gloss Sauce is better with chicken. 🤣

[@GDavis49]

If Meat Guys Supplies starts selling it I’ll definitely buy some. I’m also looking forward to your review and detail of the Popeyes chicken sandwich.

[@MirandaDetailing]

🤣🤣🤣. You know I thought about starting a personal KZbin channel with reviews like that! Seriously! But I think I’ll stick with detailing for now. 😁

[@henryfreeman6113]

Wdym I always put gloss sauce and seal and squeal on my food. Tastes great😂😂

[@MirandaDetailing]

🤣🤣🤣

[@C9chimichanga]

I have a Corolla Hatchback with so many piano black panels and it's like Aghhh! to clean. I gotta try this sometime, thanks for the video 😄

[@MirandaDetailing]

You’re welcome! 😎👍🏼

[@josephrossi4062]

Hi, I have two little problem with my new car: Some little scratch in the black glossed plastic (similar to swirls). Could you suggest a prodoucr that can be easily bought? During a raining day, I forgot passengers windows half opened. Droplets on gray plastic of air conditioner and door stained.... I tried with alcool but the are there....

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. You can use any light polish or all in one polish for interior gloss parts. Something like 3D Speed works well with a soft foam applicator. For plastics you may just have to use a leather cleaner and brush and then use a water based dressing on the plastics.

[@blakerh]

Great video. I may be getting a Ridgeline Black edition, and it has the same gloss black. Hate that stuff. I might get it wrapped or replaced with the non gloss black.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks. Yeah I have seen PPF for interior gloss panels like this

[@latroyaflemming4662]

Ok so I’m finding this video 3 years later. I was using a rag with baking soda & vinegar to clean dirt a mechanic left on my beige dash. Some of the rag touch my gloss finish. Some of The same products mentions in the video are no longer found on their new website. What would I need to look for to clean, polish, & protect my black gloss finish today?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. I fixed some of the links in the video, I'll put them here also. Lithium Hyper Cleanse. bit.ly/3pVfcog Gloss Sauce. amzn.to/3OiZixe Really you can use almost any polish and sealant you like.

[@latroyaflemming4662]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@cristalhilario4651]

Thank you for the video. I have a mazda cx-5 and i tried removing scratches from the black piano with a product i purchased from amazon now theres a white opaque residue left..would you know or anyone how can i remove the residue?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Thats weird. have you tried using a quick detailer to remove the resiude?

[@adrianlawrence7224]

I love the sound effects in your videos

[@piatra1277]

Is it ok if I use glass wipes with alcohol ?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah you can use that also if you want.

[@nilulal545]

Any suggestion for black glossy spoiler or side skirts. Will lithium work on them.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Pretty much any sealant or ceramic coating will work on those areas. But those glossy black areas are very soft and the best protection for them is PPF (Paint Protection film)

[@nilulal545]

@MirandaDetailing I do like the glossy black, but maintaining is difficult. I'll take your advice, and thanks for your quick response. I appreciate it. ❤️

[@Aaron-cc7yq]

I am surprised there isn't a product that is pre-cut to the center console dimensions of cars that have this gloss black trim. Like screen protectors for phones, but for car center consoles. That way, when the protector film gets scratched you just take it off and put on a new one. Repeat customers for the life of the car! Hmmm... gives me an idea...

[@MirandaDetailing]

That would be cool!! I would totally offer that also.

[@izkytama]

Hi.. Need help may I know how to remove alcohol parfume stain from piano black gloss panel? Thx

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. I have never dealt with that before. Have you tried using a polish on the black gloss to clean up that stain?

[@hafsanur6642]

I can’t seem to find the wax from the link in the description, is the product still available?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Unfortunately they are sold out of the paste wax, but you can still use the Gloss Sauce since thats a sealant also.

[@potatopotato8360]

I absolutely despise piano gloss trim. EVERY car nowadays comes with that crap.

[@MirandaDetailing]

I know!!! Us too

[@mackk294]

why doesn't it come as an option? that's insane

[@MirandaDetailing]

I know right?!

[@roselleangellano1159]

Where can I buy the AM details ceramic hybrid wax? Went to the car guy supplies, they did not have it.

[@MirandaDetailing]

They don’t sell it anymore unfortunately. But you can use this instead bit.ly/3K8ZT26 Code MIRANDA10 for 10% off

[@Letrick]

If it’s scratched can you polish with maybe pads for a drimel? And do you do it the same as you would paint. Obviously being carful...

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah you could do that. I have seen some people use PPF on the glossy parts inside also.

[@Letrick]

@@MirandaDetailing awesome thanks

[@jamsb100]

Exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks

[@MirandaDetailing]

You’re welcome.

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

Thanks bro! Hopefully I can get some footage for you soon for the Gloss Shop ceramic coating job I haven't done yet

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah man!!

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

I made the mistake by using the small brush on the end of my small portable vaccuum cleaner, for several months i had no problem it cleaned the dust away and looked crystal clear around the switches. Towards a year of having the car i've started to notice minor scratches which is stopping the piano black plastic from popping out like it used to. I then started to use just a microfibre cloth but that just ended up sticking all the dust into the switches 🤮. My OCD can't take it, so i'm going to try out some of your solutions.

[@basstion4146]

Use a soft bristle brush. (Only use it for this purpose) and lightly dust it while holding a vacuum next to it to suck up the dust kicked up by the light brush. The brush won’t scratch.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

@@basstion4146 It's okay i use a soft baby blanket type of clothing and it clears all the dust like 10 times faster.

[@mz8210]

hi Phil...If you have swirls on that plastic windows where sits the speedometer, RPM indicator etc...How/what would be the best and safest way to remove them ? I have Adam's hand revive polish, but not sure if that's ok ?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Those are difficult to remove since they are in a hard to reach area. You can try a light polish and that can help. But they may not completely come out.

[@henryfreeman6113]

What’s your trick to sell a coating to a customer? What I mean is, how do you not over sell it but offer it? I don’t want to be like it’s scratch proof like I have seen many detailer a do

[@MirandaDetailing]

Good question. I’m really honest about coatings and usually a customer who wants one will already know a little about them. But you’re right, I tell them that coatings are not bullet proof and they don’t offer actual scratch resistance or bug and sap resistance. I do tell them that it is an great investment. It makes the paint much easier to clean and maintain, and offers great water and dirt repellency. I usually start with an entry level 1 year coating like Gyeon One.

[@henryfreeman6113]

Ok thanks!!

[@TheObsessedPatriot]

Me again and still glad to be back. LOL What about plastic with scratches. We just bought a Highlander and the clear plastic beside the gear shift looks like somebody took sharp fingernails to it.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Aw man that sucks. You might be an ale to polish them out, but that plastic is thin so tread lightly. Or if that plastic piece is removable you could simply refinish it and paint it yourself or vinyl wrap it a different color and finish.

[@christiansilva7556]

Hi , What kind of microfiber towel is necessary for this gloss black ??

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Any thicker microfiber above 300gsm is perfect.

[@bobjalockowitz1568]

Appreciate the video..🤙 would these steps apply to wood trim as well?

[@MirandaDetailing]

You’re welcome. Yeah if it’s glossy wood interior pieces you can do the same thing.

[@unknown-jr6cc]

can I use normal detol cleaner ? or normal alcohol? I cant afford that product

[@MirandaDetailing]

You can simple use a polish and wax for these black gloss areas.

[@ChristianWilliamsVlogs]

Will this remove the scratches on the trim of my car monitor? It’s glossy black as well

[@MirandaDetailing]

It can if they are not to deep.

[@ChristianWilliamsVlogs]

Thank you! Do you know if scratch doctor would work?

[@gilbertocharpentier6391]

Hi Phil! Great video 👏 Question: Wouldn't a boar's hair brush potentially mar a "piano black" finish?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks. Actually anything will make that soft black finish. It’s going to get messed up over time anyway. You could use those super soft brushes if you like also. But if the surface is really gross over time, you may need a slightly more aggressive brush anyway. I would analyze the situation and see what it needs.

[@216baja]

Will have to try Lithium, thx for the great video.

[@Vanlifecrisis]

I was thinking about using tw seal and shine

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah that would work also.

[@ianiskandar4165]

Hello..Can I use the example Turtle ice spray wax ? Thankyou

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah you can use that also.

[@ianiskandar4165]

@@MirandaDetailing thankyou

[@JadeaRS4]

I use that brush for my lug nuts.

[@matthewsavidge6248]

Another great vlog, sign of a good quality trim for that 2016 that’s in great condition, I really don’t like the piano black but it’s in so many models, had it in a 2017 Mazda 3 and was appalling , all scratched within days and ruined, I find it’s pretty fragile in BMW as well, but in my new VW t-roc it’s pretty good but always trying to be so careful , just wish it was Matt finish 🙄, cheers Phil 👍🏻

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks. I agree. That gloss black trim is so delicate. I would totally vinyl wrap it, if it was mine.

[@brookelyn1220]

I got a brand new car & there were scratches just from them detailing it before we left. I'm going to price getting the door panels wrapped. Idk why they put it on the inside of the car, it's not practical at all.

[@MirandaDetailing]

That sucks. Sorry to hear that. Yeah I’m not a fan on gloss black interior panels.

[@Keilz]

Is there anyway to restore the black gloss if it is peeling?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yes. It would have to be repainted unfortunately.

[@Keilz]

Miranda Detailing would one of those paint markers work?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Mmmm. Not really...it wouldn’t really look good

[@Keilz]

Miranda Detailing do you know of a paint that would work?

[@MirandaDetailing]

If it's peeling its most likely going to keep peeling and get worse. for interior pieces like that they should be removed and repainted and clearcoated.

[@raymondperez3553]

"Hi Phillip " Another Great Video I Have Another Question Can We Use Any kind of Cream Wax Like The Ones Used for Paint On These Delicate Surfaces??.. " Oh Yeah And Today is My Birthday!!🙂🙂

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi! Totally. These surfaces are pretty much like the gloss black b pillars on the exterior. You can use a polish, wax or sealant and even a ceramic coating on these! Congrats!!

[@raymondperez3553]

@@MirandaDetailing Thank you Phillip!!👍🙂

[@Niseypiece]

My glossy console developed a haze on it after i used some cheapy all purpose cleaning wipe. Cannot get the haze off with anything, even scrubbed with a toothbrush! I will try the gloss sauce and pray! 😆

[@MirandaDetailing]

HI. It sounds like the haze may be from aggressive cleaning. Polishing it gently with the something like Gloss Sauce should help.

[@castilloabraham90]

Any tips in removing deep scratches... on interior black gloss finish?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Since there is no way of measuring the thickness to compound it, I’m not sure it would be advisable to do that. You may need to fill it with black paint and try to polish it smooth.

[@castilloabraham90]

Thank you for replying. I still appreciate your video! This will at least keep the car in good shape

[@errol5983]

Can I use an all purpose cleaner?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah you can. But it’s good to use some sort of either glass cleaner or quick detailers to remove any smearing or streaks that the APC may leave behind.

[@errol5983]

@@MirandaDetailing I used an acp on my glossy plastics and it left behind a lot of streaks.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Exactly. That’s why a quick Detailer or glass cleaner is needed to remove any streaking

[@errol5983]

@@MirandaDetailing thanks so much! do you know of any cheap quick detailer I could grab from Walmart?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Either Meguiar’s or Turtlewax quick detailers will work

[@patricial7170]

Where can I order it?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi What exactly are you wanting?

[@davewoz7567]

I like your video but unfortunately I’ve tried everything that you were saying and similar techniques. I myself own a Honda Accord… the Piano Black is a Nightmare… Hate it!!!! I wish they would use a flat ..anything …on the side of the doors doesn’t matter what you do to those pillars you can clean them with the softest microfiber… you could use your two bucket method …and have your car ceramic coated you can do everything you want to it. You can clean it with Angel wing’s and it will still scratch same as interior.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah unfortunately black gloss pillars are a pain never remain swirl free for to long. The best thing to do is PPF them. I’m actually thinking of add PPF for black gloss pillars as a service.

[@davewoz7567]

@@MirandaDetailing Hmmm sounds like a plan.. Plus my whole car is Black.. Last one.. Also. Second car I’ve owed Black. Last one was when i was 18 I’m in my 40’s now… Let’s just say I forgot how PAINFUL it is! 👌🏻Thanks for your very detailed video’s! Id like To see one on the PPF in the future! Be well!

[@MirandaDetailing]

I know the pain! We used to have a black Avalon and it was constantly needing polishing! Thanks man! 😎👍🏼

[@BIGMILLSER87]

what is with all the cuts? like multiple times in the same sentence there's a cut. very weird. that said, helpful video just weirdly shot.

[@MirandaDetailing]

There are some things we were talking about that I can't publish here, so i had to edit some things out.

[@memosaso536]

Hi. How can I get contact with you . Just if you can share email so I can send you pics of scratches and how to remove. Thanks

[@byrde4329]

They put this garbage in my Bronco Sport Badlands interior AND exterior 🤦‍♂️ I purposely didn't clean this part of the interior since I bought a year ago because I knew it would scratch. Gently cleaned it with a soft microfiber and even THAT left tiny scratches all over. The exterior piano black trim came pre scratched from the factory lol

[@MirandaDetailing]

Wow that stinks!

[@byrde4329]

@@MirandaDetailing it sure does but it's certainly a good reminder that you can expect your vehicle to maintain blemish free. You can only do your best to keep it looking and running as good as reasonably possible!

[@christianleclair4201]

youre the best

[@cindiretherford7847]

Wish they didn't put the high gloss back plastic in cars, totally ignorant bad idea...scared of what to clean with 😢

[@MirandaDetailing]

I know it’s such a bad decision. I have seen options to PPF those gloss areas. But still it’s an additional cost to get that done.

[@williamthomastaggart5080]

Thanks, Phil, great educational video. My question for you, why not just apply a ceramic coating which would provide more protection? Have a great weekend.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks! Excellent question! You totally could! Something like, Gtechniq CSL, Gyeon Mohs, CQuartzUK3. I should have mentioned that also, but this was a mobile job and didn’t have a coating to demonstrate. I’ll do that next time. 😎👍🏼

[@gunghoblazes]

Great question wondering just the same.

[@RaldasDetails]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@schkuba]

Watched all the way to the end, only to find out it doesn’t cover how to treat scratches and swirls on piano black !?! Waste of time.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Ohhhh boy...wow...well...please read in this entire comment to the end. In the title it specifically says, "How to clean and protect...gloss black trim". not how to polish, not how to remove scratches, etc. so of course one would logically conclude that it would not include any but what is stated in the title and description. no false claims or clcik bait here at all. plain simple text and transparency...as stated in the video at 3:20, " it did not need to be polished". Therefore... NO, this video does not include "how to treat scratches and swirls on piano black". The video shows exactly what it says it would...nothing more or less. *sigh*

[@nealbenoitdc]

@@MirandaDetailing do you have any tips or products you recommend of removal of the swirling on piano black consoles?

[@ifredz427]

Omg you talk too much

[@MirandaDetailing]

😆😆😆 What do you mean?