Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it looks?

[Bacardi Jo]

i just use a sponge applicator pad and allow it to haze over and buff off and at least 2 coats.i forgot to mention in between waxes after washes i use poor boys quick detailer just to top up the shine.

[longdog]

Thanks for that bp, i've been using a cloth to apply it so I'll give the pad a go next week.

[Smith837]

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]

[Smith837]

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]

For a journey or two it is fine but then it needs a wipe over and it comes up fine.

[Smith837]

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 and glove box trim), OR just the areas that you've touched or that get human contact (e.g., center console)?

[Nickyboy]

ALL

[Bacardi Jo]

look at those reflections and all that dust!

[Nickyboy]

The dust is so annoying. Prior to these pics I wiped it off the day previous before a 250 mile journey.

[Bacardi Jo]

[quote="Nickyboy"]The dust is so annoying. Prior to these pics I wiped it off the day previous before a 250 mile journey.[/quote. its the static ,you can get an anti static spray but i don't know how good they are.

[Smith837]

Einszett Cockpit Premium (http://www.1z-usa.com/einszett_cockpit_premium.html) and SONAX Dashboard Cleaner (http://shop.sonaxonline.com/product.php ... 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. As much as I love the look of the piano, I'm just not sure I want to spend that much time, or even a moderate amount of time, maintaining, wiping, etc. It's not too late. I can change my order to Carbon Atlas, but it will push back delivery 4-6 weeks. Will sleep on it this weekend...

[Smith837]

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.

[Nickyboy]

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

[Smith837]

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.)