Swirl Marks on Interior Wood

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imported_Malachi

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Is there any remedy to remove swirl marks from the interior wood trim? They look just like the ones we get on our paint.



Here is what my trim looks like for reference (no swirls).



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I would suggest Novus. Their 3 step system is great for removing scratches in plastic. I have used #2 and #1 on my taillight lenses, speedo cluster, etc. Look out the fine scratches and made them look like new.



It the scratches are really bad you might have to start with #3.
 
Pats300zx said:
I would suggest Novus. Their 3 step system is great for removing scratches in plastic. I have used #2 and #1 on my taillight lenses, speedo cluster, etc. Look out the fine scratches and made them look like new.



It the scratches are really bad you might have to start with #3.
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I am surprised you would suggest a plastic cleaner to remove wood swirl marks but if that works...do you think I could use Megs #10 and #17? I already have those.
 
Malachi said:
I am surprised you would suggest a plastic cleaner to remove wood swirl marks but if that works...do you think I could use Megs #10 and #17? I already have those.
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It's a clearcoat/varnish, probably catalyzed, over a wood finish. unless it's a high-end car it probably isn't wood underneath the topcoat at all.



The Novus system would be very delicate as opposed to some production style detail products, I'm assuming that's why it was suggested.
 
Someone either on Autopia or Detail City used Megs ScratchX by hand and posted pics a while ago. There were some great before and after pics but I couldnt find them using search. Anybody remember that thread?
 
I am surprised you would suggest a plastic cleaner to remove wood swirl marks
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I doubt its real wood and was why I suggested Novus. I appears to have some type of plastic or clearcoated finish to it.
 
Yeah, I think I remember something about ScratchX. I think that would work well, but ive never tried it so I dont really know.
 
Yup I dont think any BMW has any real wood in it. just the wood look so try what these guys have said.should make things look better.
 
We manufacture the molds that make those "wood" grain trim pieces. they are indeed plastic on most vehicles.. like edschwab1 said FP works really good at clearing up any marks on them.
 
I started a thread on scratch x a few months ago. Tried in on my BMW interior trim, had a scratch that was noticible but you could not feel it with your finger nail. The scratch x worked great.



I had posted pictures, but they are gone now.



Apply it lightly and start out rubbing with only a little pressure. Increase pressure gradually if scratch/swirls do not disappear......
 
BMW uses REAL wood. It's a REAL thin layer of wood. They use a thin layer due to safety reasons. (Don't want it to splinter in case of a crash...)
 
I have fake wood with scratches and swirls everywhere, I've only used a MF towel on it, I guess everything scratches even mf
 
I use DACP and it works wonders. Great improvement. Take a terry cloth, fold it up and go at it. I took a scratch out from my sis' digi cam with DACP too.
 
I'd try using fillers instead of an abrasive first.



Mercedes, Audi, Acura, BMW, etc, use real wood trim. There's a deep layer of clear on top.



Try a wax or sealant with fillers. I waxed the wood trim in my fathers 740il with my finger.
 
Thanks for the responses!



In general the choices are:



1) Platic polishes & cleaners

2) Filler waxes

3) SMR types products



I think I may try them in that order.
 
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