If you don't want to wrap the center console...

[remowilliams]

But still want to be able to live with it - you may want to try this:

https://www.amazon.com/NOVUS-PC-10-Plastic-Clean-Shine/dp/B002UD0GFE/

I've used Novus products for many years on countless plastics from simply protecting them to resurfacing scratches out of them (with the #2, #3 products) and they are stellar.

When I first climbed into the ITS I was dismayed how that nice looking piano black would apparently immediately become a horror to live with. I applied good old #1 two months ago now and it's been extremely easy to live with. I've quickly wiped it with a dry cloth maybe twice during that time.

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[BatesMotelXIV]

I will definitely have a look at this!! Thank you for sharing.

 

[optronix]

So it's like a restorative product? May have to look deeper into this... I like the alcantara wrapped piece but it seems difficult to find in stock and I won't drive my car around with a missing console piece for a few weeks to ship it out.

Honestly though, mine has held up pretty well. Yes there are fingerprints and dust almost immediately after cleaning but I have yet to really notice any scratches or damage. I'm pretty gentle on my cars but I also have my 90 lb. beast in my car on a pretty regular basis... and he does occasionally venture into the front seat area. Car still looks and feels brand new after 4 months and ~3500 miles.

What I will probably use this on is the damn key fob. I really like the fob for this car, but it is already pretty scratched up. I literally may consider putting ppf on it, assuming I can get rid of the scratches already on it.

 

[remowilliams]

Novus #2 and #3 are scratch remover and restoration products which contain different levels of abrasive. I've used them many times in the past to restore scratch/scuffed plastics, and at some point in the future may use them on the console if it accumulates enough scratches.

#1 is an acrylic polish protectant which leaves a nice shiny static and fingerprint/smudge resistant coating.

I've only used #1 on the console and the difference is immediately apparent. After applying it I could run my hands and fingertips over the console and not leave it an instantly smudgy looking nightmare.

 

[kjechel]

#1 is an acrylic polish protectant which leaves a nice shiny static and fingerprint/smudge resistant coating.

I've only used #1 on the console and the difference is immediately apparent. After applying it I could run my hands and fingertips over the console and not leave it an instantly smudgy looking nightmare.

Will it work on the instrument panel/gauge cluster?

 

[Padre Dave]

Thanks! I ordered it.

 

[remowilliams]

Will it work on the instrument panel/gauge cluster?

#1 should be safe to use on any plastic but I'd be a bit cautious initially using it anywhere optics are a factor.

 

[Cantrip]

But still want to be able to live with it - you may want to try this:

https://www.amazon.com/NOVUS-PC-10-Plastic-Clean-Shine/dp/B002UD0GFE/

I've used Novus products for many years on countless plastics from simply protecting them to resurfacing scratches out of them (with the #2, #3 products) and they are stellar.

When I first climbed into the ITS I was dismayed how that nice looking piano black would apparently immediately become a horror to live with. I applied good old #1 two months ago now and it's been extremely easy to live with. I've quickly wiped it with a dry cloth maybe twice during that time.

Just got my ‘24 A Spec Tech back from the dealer for the steering wheel recall and someone had thrown my keys in the cup holder and scratched the piano black console. Just left a voicemail for the GM.

 

[nawfoo]

Its a steering rack recall not steering wheel

 

[Cantrip]

Gotcha. And I just got a call from Bloomington Acura (Minnesota) and the service manager said they’d replace the console tomorrow.

 

[optronix]

Just to report- almost 2 years and 11000 miles, center console still holding up just fine.

There are of course plenty of other products on the market now too though. I actually do kind of like some of the matte carbon offerings... but honestly I don't think I care enough to swap it out at this point.

Overall the piano black hate vibe is overdone.

 

[StingertimeNC]

I agree. If you just be a little careful not to bang stuff into it and clean it with water and microfiber, not that big a deal to maintain.

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