Black trim around windows

[Budarooski]

How do you folks clean, polish and protect the high gloss black metal trim around the windows? I find that it shows water marks and other imperfections quite easily...

[Tim W.]

I have the same question. Anyone?

The 04's black metal trim between the pillars is stained and I am not sure how to clean them.

[BabyCAP]

I have the shadow trim on my 4.8 and it used to be discolored. I saw the advisory to use Megs #9 and I bought that, tried it and was not happy. I then tried the Einszett polish. It was a little better but not what I wanted. Next up was Ultimate Compound by Megs. Much better results. I was doing this by hand with a foam applicator. It takes some elbow grease but you will get the results you need.

I am planning on getting M105 next from Megs. They sell this in an 8 oz size so you can get it for under $10. I am thinking the 105 might need less effort than the UC but not sure.

I also spoke with a person who used Adams polish and a Porter Cable to clean up his trim. Using a machine is def the way to go as he was very happy with the results.

I would not waste your money on anything less aggressive than UC or 105 if you are doing this by hand. The No. 9 did not budge the discoloration at all.

Just my .02
Hope this helps everyone.

[motordavid]

Not sure my black window trim is 'metal', but I simply Zaino it, when I do the car, a couple times per year.
When I wash the car, I wipe the trim gently, water spots disappear, and not much problem, as it still looks
quite good for a 9 1/2 yr old car.

Maybe you have acidic rain, or...?
GL, mD

[Naz24]

if its really bad and has that bad discoloration, i'd go with Meguiars Ultra Cut Compound, followed by a lesser cut compound and wax. Did this on my moms 4.6is and it worked like a charm!