Brushed aluminium interior repair advice

TWX28 · 07-03-2018, 12:44 PM

So after having my car all of 48 hours i managed to chip my drivers side door pull whilst getting out, it was fairly small but I couldn't take my eyes off it and was just constantly bugging me!

After reading some things online I tried to sand it down using some extremely fine sand paper and although this got rid of the chip it has now left a larger shiny mark which is even more noticeable than the scratch

there are a couple of additional fine marks that I've noticed as well (must stop getting out the car with my keys in my hand)

Do you guys have any advice or tips on removing marks on the brushed aluminium trim before I eventually break and buy a brand new one.

Tom

speedski · 07-03-2018, 01:05 PM

don't think you'll ever get it to a point you would be happy and it still matches.

must admit got the dealer to get me a new pearl aluminium handle on my pre-owned - was surprised how reasonable the price of the part was if you fit it yourself (plastic tools, get bottom tooth in first, bend top of handle into hole at top, as it returns to shape the rest should click into place.

TWX28 · 07-03-2018, 01:22 PM

How much was the replacement if you don't mind me asking?

speedski · 07-03-2018, 01:48 PM

£61.67 +VAT

teaston · 07-03-2018, 01:59 PM

Brushed Aluminium is just a pain in the arse for getting scratched and dents, so I CF wrapped mine, looks much better, doesn’t get damaged and is warmer/cooler to the touch in winter/summer.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1269798

rich100 · 07-03-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Brushed Aluminium is just a pain in the arse for getting scratched and dents, so I CF wrapped mine, looks much better, doesnÂ’t get damaged and is warmer/cooler to the touch in winter/summer.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1269798

Must have missed that first time round.... I think that looks awesome

NanasBack · 07-03-2018, 02:07 PM

Don't know how much work was involved in the polishing you have already done but,
can you continue over the visible surface so there is no obvious contrast area?

TiredGeek · 07-03-2018, 02:58 PM

Try one of those course plastic green scouring pads. Wipe with the existing grain of the aluminium on the polished area. With luck you'll get it something like.
Failing that, buy a leather steering wheel cover and use it to wrap the handle. It'll hide the marks you've already got and stop it from marking further

Something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hot-Car-T...oAAOSw8oFXzOgd

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TWX28 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	Brushed aluminium interior repair advice So after having my car all of 48 hours i managed to chip my drivers side door pull whilst getting out, it was fairly small but I couldn't take my eyes off it and was just constantly bugging me! After reading some things online I tried to sand it down using some extremely fine sand paper and although this got rid of the chip it has now left a larger shiny mark which is even more noticeable than the scratch there are a couple of additional fine marks that I've noticed as well (must stop getting out the car with my keys in my hand) Do you guys have any advice or tips on removing marks on the brushed aluminium trim before I eventually break and buy a brand new one. Tom
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speedski Major 548 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: Former F40/F36/E81/E85 Owner Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	don't think you'll ever get it to a point you would be happy and it still matches. must admit got the dealer to get me a new pearl aluminium handle on my pre-owned - was surprised how reasonable the price of the part was if you fit it yourself (plastic tools, get bottom tooth in first, bend top of handle into hole at top, as it returns to shape the rest should click into place.
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NanasBack Lieutenant 200 Rep 542 Posts Drives: EB 335 oil burner Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Staffs, UK iTrader: (0)	Don't know how much work was involved in the polishing you have already done but, can you continue over the visible surface so there is no obvious contrast area? __________________ 335d xDrive
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TiredGeek Old Fart 363 Rep 694 Posts Drives: 335dx F31 Shadow EB Join Date: May 2018 Location: Leeds & Strathnaver iTrader: (0)	Try one of those course plastic green scouring pads. Wipe with the existing grain of the aluminium on the polished area. With luck you'll get it something like. Failing that, buy a leather steering wheel cover and use it to wrap the handle. It'll hide the marks you've already got and stop it from marking further Something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hot-Car-T...oAAOSw8oFXzOgd Last edited by TiredGeek; 07-03-2018 at 03:00 PM.. Reason: added a bit
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