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Nickyboy wrote:Good shout. What have you gone for in the end?

I'm sticking with the Stainless Steel Mesh + Piano Black (center console and instrument panel surround), of course!

(PS: We don't have the option of full Piano Black in the U.S. It only comes with the SS Mesh.)

My service manager gave me a good idea the other day. Have you guys ever tried using an aerosolized can of air to remove dust between wipings or cleanings? Just hit it with the air a few times, get on the road and roll down the windows to clear out the dust. Seems smart -- and easy -- to me.

drybeer wrote:I have a brand new A4 B8 Avant 2.0TDi quattro Black Edition company car at the mo.

The Black Ed also has the Piano black instrument surround.

I can say it makes a tremendous difference - really lifts the cabin ambience.

Starting to get excited. Perhaps I made the right decision after all.

Thanks guys! Still feel I need to see it in person to truly know if it's for me, but I'm glad to hear you're all enjoying it and having positive experiences.

I have the optional Piano Black inlays in my RS6 C6 ... after 3 years still looks great .. quick wipe with a duster cleans it up and it polishes great, no scratches / swirls Go for it Thanks for the input and vote of confidence! If I could keep it looking like yours, I'd certainly feel a lot better...

Hi all, in awe of the beautiful cars I've seen in this forum! Just amazing. I'm from the other side of the pond, with a 2013 S4 on order (my second S4 in a row)...but also considering a move to the S5. For 2013, the U.S. market finally has the option of the piano black instrument panel surround (vs....

Einszett Cockpit Premium (http://www.1z-usa.com/einszett_cockpit_premium.html) and SONAX Dashboard Cleaner (http://shop.sonaxonline.com/product.php?productid=16143&cat=250&page=1) are good. I'm told the SONAX has antistatic properties. But honestly, I'm beginning to have buyer's (orderer's) remorse....

For a journey or two it is fine but then it needs a wipe over and it comes up fine. Thanks. One last question (promise): When you say it needs a wipe over after a journey or two, are you referring to ALL piano black pieces in the car (e.g., center console, instrument panel/binnacle surround, & door...

Thanks Nickyboy! Looks sweet!!!!!!! Helps to see it up close. So if you wipe with a microfibre, it cleans up good as new? Also curious what others have said about the piano gauge surround when they've seen it (compared to the standard silver one)?

Nickyboy wrote:I don't but I can get some.

Thanks, would be fantastic to see them! PS: How is the piano black holding up? Still look as good as the day you picked up the car?

Nickyboy, will follow up with the names of some great wheel and tire products. Do you by any chance have detailed/up close pics of your piano black surround? Really trying to get a sense of what it looks like from 1-2 feet away when sitting in the car. Cheers!

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nickyboy try this http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/ its addictive and smith837 i guess your going with the piano black I've read and commented on your posts on other forums I'm sure you'll enjoy the S4 when it arrives Yes, blackphantom, it appears so. Currently have Mesh + Piano surround on order, a...

I agree that the glossy black exterior bits are swirl magnets. Guessing (hoping!) the Piano Black interior trim is somewhat different though or uses a more resistant coating (lacquer). A fantastic professional car detailer that I know has a 2010 S4 with the Piano Black center console and he tells me...

blackphantom wrote:just think the more you polish the piano black trims the more swirl marks you will be getting

Are swirls really a problem, assuming you wipe with a clean microfibre and use top products? Not a fan of seeing swirls (so much so, I get Ice Silver cars).