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Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it looks?
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 12:47 pm
by Smith837
Hey all, I've heard from a couple of you, but just want to see what the consensus is on the Piano Black instrument panel surround. Really love the way it looks in the pictures of the B8.5 -- so much better than the standard matte silver one. That said, wondering what it's like to drive the car with it, especially if there are any issues with glare or reflections? It's been suggested by some that this is an issue. Just want to be certain before finalizing my order for a 2013 U.S. model. FWIW, no cars have shown up yet in the U.S. with the Piano Black -- it'll be new here for 2013. Cheers!
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 1:22 pm
by Nickyboy
It's bloody annoying as it always looks dusty and you can't just wipe it off with your hands as it gets smeary. If you can be bothered to clean it loads then I would say get it, if not then perhaps get something else.
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 1:33 pm
by Nickyboy
Pretty sad but I carry a microfiber cloth in my car at all times just to sort the piano black. I hate a dirty looking car.
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 1:55 pm
by Smith837
Gotcha Nickyboy, thanks. I can imagine that keeping it clean would be a pain in the arse. And no issues with glare or distracting reflections from the gauge/nav surround when you're driving?
BTW, I'm looking into a few interior care products that may also prevent electrostatic charges and keep the piano finish dust free. Will let you know what I learn.
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 2:02 pm
by Nickyboy
I have privacy glass which probably minimises the reflections but all in all no issues whilst driving. I'd be interested to hear that, cheers. Let us know what you order exactly.
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 2:23 pm
by Smith837
Will definitely keep you posted. Glad to hear you're having no issues whilst driving. Very reassuring. I'm not familiar with the term "privacy glass"...assuming you mean tinted windows though.
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 3:36 pm
by Nickyboy
Yes exactly!
Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it looks?
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:40 am
by longdog
My wife is getting sick of having to constantly polish the trim with my cloth........................while I'm driving!
Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it looks?
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:42 am
by longdog
Smith837 wrote:Will definitely keep you posted. Glad to hear you're having no issues whilst driving. Very reassuring. I'm not familiar with the term "privacy glass"...assuming you mean tinted windows though.
Just get it - you know you want too!!!!
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 8:09 am
by Nickyboy
longdog wrote:My wife is getting sick of having to constantly polish the trim with my cloth........................while I'm driving!
Hahahahahahah. My mrs is also. She gets in and immediately gets the cloth out!
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 3:35 pm
by Bacardi Jo
just think the more you polish the piano black trims the more swirl marks you will be getting
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 3:43 pm
by Smith837
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).
Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it looks?
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 5:47 pm
by longdog
blackphantom wrote:just think the more you polish the piano black trims the more swirl marks you will be getting
No polish, just a gentle wipe over with a cloth. I take it from your posts you are not a fan of the black trim!
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 6:39 pm
by Bacardi Jo
longdog wrote:My wife is getting sick of having to constantly polish the trim with my cloth........................while I'm driving!
i said polish because of your post,i don't mind piano black but they're not practical for me I've got OCD [obsessive car detailing} and dark colours are the worst to show swirl marks ,there are piano black plastic inserts on the outside of the doors on the S4 and they are F***ers to maintain swirl free .ill spend two days detailing my car and enjoy every minute of it {even those piano black inserts}.
Re: Piano Black instrument panel surround: as good as it loo
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:06 pm
by Nickyboy
Want to detail mine? I love doing it but it's a massive job. The products cost a fortune over time as well. I've never snow foamed yet though.