Pillar renewal

[Bradski]

I finally cracked the code on polishing pillars back to a 'piano black' finish today.
I recently bought a 2017 G80. The RGT side pillars are fine, nice and black with a mirror finish look. The LT side had heavy oxidation and some white hazing. Probably parked the same direction in FL for a while.
Here's what I did...
Washed throughly
3000 grits wet sand (vertically)
Yellow pad with Meguiars Ultimate Compound (several passes with RA @ 4500)
Blue micro fiber pad and Turtle Wax rubbing compound. First by RA and then by hand with VERY HEAVY pressure. I even foldled the pad in half like a taco to get into the corners
M21 Glazing with white pad
M Ultimate Wax topcoat
Wish I would have taken a before picture, but I am super pleased with the results! The rear pillar is before the final hand rub .

 

[Andyj]

Nice. I have some serious water spots and swirls on my 2015 pillars. Will try your method.

 

[Bradski]

I finally cracked the code on polishing pillars back to a 'piano black' finish today.
I recently bought a 2017 G80. The RGT side pillars are fine, nice and black with a mirror finish look. The LT side had heavy oxidation and some white hazing. Probably parked the same direction in FL for a while.
Here's what I did...
Washed throughly
3000 grits wet sand (vertically)
Yellow pad with Meguiars Ultimate Compound (several passes with RA @ 4500)
Blue micro fiber pad and Turtle Wax rubbing compound. First by RA and then by hand with VERY HEAVY pressure. I even foldled the pad in half like a taco to get into the corners
M21 Glazing with white pad
M Ultimate Wax topcoat
Wish I would have taken a before picture, but I am super pleased with the results! The rear pillar is before the final hand rub .

update... if you leave off any top coat (wax or glaze) they have more shine and look crisper

 

[Yes-itsme]

I also have some of that on the roof . I ordered glossy black 3M 2080 wrap. It's supposed to be good for up to 8 year. If that doesn't work I will give your way a try.

 

[Trumsodo]

Buy ur self a carpro dlux and no more swirl after plus u can use almost every where ( all interior part but no leather, ur rim and chrome part) a bottle in cad is $60 and u can diy

 

[2015g5.0]

update... if you leave off any top coat (wax or glaze) they have more shine and look crisper

update... if you leave off any top coat (wax or glaze) they have more shine and look crisper

Can you elaborate on the process please. Total time with each product and order? Long term results? Thanks would did / would it work on windshield side molding

 

[2015g5.0]

I also have some of that on the roof . I ordered glossy black 3M 2080 wrap. It's supposed to be good for up to 8 year. If that doesn't work I will give your way a try.

How did this solution turn out for you? Pics?