Clear protective wrap over gloss black b pillar trim

[JACUPRA280]

So, my gloss black B pillars are absolutely caked in horrible swirl marks. I've been looking for solutions. I could buy new trim, get it wrapped in carbon like others have done, or have a crack at polishing the scratches out. But:

1. Buying new trim won't help; the new trim would get scratched over time too;
2. I don't like the look of carbon wrap on the b pillars;
3. Polishing the scratches is a fool's errand, as point 1.

So, I've decided in my head that the best way to solve the problem is to get clear protective film installed on the trim; specifically ScotchGuard 3M. In my head, I can see this covering up the swirl marks completely in the same way that a phone's tempered glass screen protector hides scratches underneath.

Am I right in assuming this? So just to be clear, I'm going to get a clear protective film (wrap) installed over the glossy black b pillars, because I think this will eradicate or at the very least lessen the appearance of swirl marks?

 

[Curtly]

Why not get them wrapped in gloss black? Should give you what you need?

 

[Lentäjä]

First polish then clear protective wrap.
Swirls shine like a mofo under the protective film in some angles under the sun.

 

[Scott_FR]

Why not polish then spray with a decent clear coat and flat back?

 

[Jarre]

I'd polish and use a clear wrap or a good wax on it and just accept it needs attention.

When my cupra is due next month and will go in for a full detail and ceramic coat in December which will protect all the paintwork and plastics.


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[SRGTD]

I'd polish and use a clear wrap or a good wax on it and just accept it needs attention.

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My VW has these piano black plastic covers on the B pillars. Yes, they do need attention, but not too often if you have a good car washing technique.

A quick machine polishing gets rid of the swirls. Then careful washing, using the 2 bucket method, a lambs wool mitt and patting dry with a car drying towel keeps the swirls at bay and limits the amount of re-swirling. Automatic car washes, the dealer complementary service wash or supermarket car park hand washes are a no-no if you want to keep them looking good.

So if the OP knows anyone with a machine polisher who can do an initial correction, they're quick and easy to maintain from then on.

 

[mrratty]

Gtechniq EXO and crystal serum light are the products I've been told to put on piano black to get a swirl resistant coating.