Help! Light scratch on MB B-pillar

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rdtjr

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I can see what appears to be a long, very light scratch in the black shiny finish on the B-pillar (one between doors). Can really only see it in the full sun. I looked through the owners manual but can't find what the material is.



I will be doing a Zaino finish over Labor Day weekend. Perhaps Z-5 might hide this? Any other products you might recommend?



I suspect the car came this way and the waxing the dealer did in the prep may have hidden it. I have only had the car two weeks. I have washed it both weekends and have used lambswool mitt, MF drying towel, rinse bucket, etc. :(
 
Can you feel this scratch? I detailed my parents' W210 and the B-pillar was clearcoated black paint. Treat it the same way you would for the rest of the car... just make sure to tape the surrounding rubber trim. Start with a mild SMR-grade polish and a foam pad...
 
Don't expect the Z5 to work miracles on it, but it will soften the edges of the scratch. I have some on my B pillar, as well as the Pano Roof surround (same material). I know on mine, it's not a painted/clearcoat surface, but some sort of plastic. It's such a deep, glossy material, I'd be really careful about using an abrasive unless you really know what you're doing-I could see the potential to really screw that material up. Since Alboston has MB's, maybe he knows some tricks on it? I might pop him a PM and see if he has any ideas.
 
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