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    Hazy gloss black interior trim

    I have gloss black interior trim around the master window panel on the door and every other door on my car. I cleaned the surfaces and was left with a cloudy look once it dried. I have tried multiple difference polishes, applicators, cleaners. I’m to the point I’m considering painting or replacing it. The car is relatively new 26,000 miles. If I wet the trim it goes back to the glossy black look but once it dries it is cloudy/hazy again. Thanks in advance for any input you have.

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    Re: Hazy gloss black interior trim

    First post - welcome to AutogeekOnline!


    List what you're using.

    What is the car?

    Can you share a picture?



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    Re: Hazy gloss black interior trim

    Thank you! So first I cleaned with CG interior cleaner which is when it got hazy after I tried ONR to get rid of the haze. Then I started reading forums and the autogeek FB group. I tried Meguiars scratchx, plastx, and ultimate polish. All Polished I tried on a foam applicator, MF (long pile), MF applicator. When I wet my finger and wipe the area it’ll go back to the smooth glossy look but as it dries the area goes back to cloudy/hazy. Also when uploading a photo it says jpg photo file error.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Taylorvert View Post

    Also when uploading a photo it says jpg photo file error.


    Can you "attach" a photo?


    Most people when they try to upload a photo to the free photo gallery here on the forum they make one of two mistakes.

    First - They don't resize their picture to a smaller size and you can't upload HUMONGOUS photos to the gallery. Most devices, even phones take HUGE picture files. I POST THOUSANDS of pictures each month but I always resize my picture to 800 pixels wide.

    Second - they have a space in the file name. That will work on a device but it won't work on the Internet.



    This works,

    My_picture.jpg




    This does not work

    My picture.jpg




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    Re: Hazy gloss black interior trim

    Quote Originally Posted by Taylorvert View Post

    When I wet my finger and wipe the area it’ll go back to the smooth glossy look but as it dries the area goes back to cloudy/hazy.


    Sounds like the surface is either stained or marred.

    Avoid fiber product, stick with foam.

    If it were here in front of me, I would try a foam applicator pad and an AIO like one of these,

    3D Speed
    BLACKFIRE One Step
    Pinnacle Jeweling Wax



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    Re: Hazy gloss black interior trim

    Hazy gloss black interior trim-hazy-jpg

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    Re: Hazy gloss black interior trim

    ahhhh figured it out. so that is a photo of the trim with a wet mark on it to show that it goes away when wet. but as it dries it looks like the surrounding area. would ultimate polish be equal to those you listed?

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    Re: Hazy gloss black interior trim

    Quote Originally Posted by Taylorvert View Post

    ahhhh figured it out. so that is a photo of the trim with a wet mark on it to show that it goes away when wet. but as it dries it looks like the surrounding area.
    Wow!

    It looks like the surface had REALLY been dulled down.



    Quote Originally Posted by Taylorvert View Post

    would ultimate polish be equal to those you listed?
    Yes, it should work the same way.

    Typically, a cleaner/wax will be safer for delicate surfaces compared to a dedicated polish but UP is very safe.

    I would try applying and working ONLY with a foam pad.

    At this point, you might want to find an experienced, seasoned professional detailer and ask them to take a look at it.


    If you live near to Stuart, Florida - bring it on by - I'll be glad to take a look and see what it will take to fix it IF it can be fixed.


    What kind of car?

    Also - can you get a LARGER picture?




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    Re: Hazy gloss black interior trim

    It’s a 2016 Ford Fusion titanium. At this point I was just thinking about scuffing, priming and painting the trim. I found the new trim pieces online for $20 so I could always go back to the OEM style if need be.

    This process would apply the same to the plastic chrome trim on the exterior? Use a really fine polish or even just wax to clean them up and make them shine?

    Thank you for the replies!

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    Re: Hazy gloss black interior trim

    Sorry about the lack of photo skills. I could resize it and try sending it again.

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