XC90 Metal Mesh Interior Scratches

AceV · Apr 25th, 2022, 18:47

Hi all

I am about to take delivery of a 2016 XC90 and has a few minor scratches to the metal mesh interior trim on the doors. Given these are textured, I’m guessing not possible to polish out. Any advice?

Thanks

ASA

Familyman 90 · Apr 25th, 2022, 19:51

Seek pit a SMART trim repairer. Even better, make the dealer seak out a SMART repairer before delivering itnto you,

AceV · Apr 25th, 2022, 19:59

Thanks I’ve asked them to replace the trim in the first instance.

Familyman 90 · Apr 25th, 2022, 20:44

See, that bugs me. You wouldn't buy a shirt and expect to have to negotiate to have missing buttons replaced or a seam sewn up, so why do vendors of used - but nevertheless very expensive - used cars think they can do so?

Still, that's my rant for the day. Hope you enjoy the new motor.

AB-UK · Apr 26th, 2022, 09:20

I expect the dealer will claim the price has been reduced to allow for the imperfection.

OldEngineer · Apr 26th, 2022, 09:38

I quite like this process for fixing trim problems...

https://www.wickedcoatings.co.uk/car...aphic-film-2/#

Philip Fisher · Apr 26th, 2022, 09:39

If you bought a 6 year old shirt you might expect some minor wear. You might not expect buttons missing, but they provide key functionality of the shirt. Some scratches on the trim do not affect the key functionality of the car.

AceV · Apr 26th, 2022, 12:33

The dealer has agreed to swap out for trim in better condition from another car. Fingers crossed.

Familyman 90 · Apr 26th, 2022, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB-UK

I expect the dealer will claim the price has been reduced to allow for the imperfection.

They often claim it, but a quick scan of Autotrader shows that for the LOB it is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

If you bought a 6 year old shirt you might expect some minor wear. You might not expect buttons missing, but they provide key functionality of the shirt. Some scratches on the trim do not affect the key functionality of the car.

Thats not all together accurate. If mere functionality is all a used XC90 buyer wants then they could have a Zafira for a 5th of the price, that moves an identical number of people, still manages all the legal speed limits, and costs a fraction to run.

But above and beyond functionality there is the simple experience of owning a nice premium car, somewhere nice to sit and something nice to simply enjoy the ownership of. If they want one with scratches then why bother looking at 30+ grand used cars in the first place when they could just have that Zafira?

Apr 25th, 2022, 18:47	#1
AceV New Member Last Online: May 17th, 2022 22:20 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Leighton Buzzard	XC90 Metal Mesh Interior Scratches Hi all I am about to take delivery of a 2016 XC90 and has a few minor scratches to the metal mesh interior trim on the doors. Given these are textured, I’m guessing not possible to polish out. Any advice? Thanks ASA

Apr 25th, 2022, 19:51	#2
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	Seek pit a SMART trim repairer. Even better, make the dealer seak out a SMART repairer before delivering itnto you, __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Apr 25th, 2022, 20:44	#4
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	See, that bugs me. You wouldn't buy a shirt and expect to have to negotiate to have missing buttons replaced or a seam sewn up, so why do vendors of used - but nevertheless very expensive - used cars think they can do so? Still, that's my rant for the day. Hope you enjoy the new motor. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Apr 26th, 2022, 09:20	#5
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:31 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	I expect the dealer will claim the price has been reduced to allow for the imperfection. __________________ 2010 XC90 Exec (m/y 2011), Electric Silver 2003 XC90 SE, Ash Gold 1996 850 GLE Estate, Olive Green Pearl

Apr 26th, 2022, 09:38	#6
OldEngineer Senior Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 17:44 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Esher	I quite like this process for fixing trim problems... https://www.wickedcoatings.co.uk/car...aphic-film-2/# __________________ V90 in Savile Grey with Blond Leather

Apr 25th, 2022, 19:59	#3
AceV New Member Last Online: May 17th, 2022 22:20 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Leighton Buzzard	Thanks I’ve asked them to replace the trim in the first instance.

Apr 26th, 2022, 09:39	#7
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:01 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	If you bought a 6 year old shirt you might expect some minor wear. You might not expect buttons missing, but they provide key functionality of the shirt. Some scratches on the trim do not affect the key functionality of the car. __________________ Currently:- - MY24 EX30 Ultra, Long Range, Single Motor, Black, Mist - MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 176k FOR SALE - MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Apr 26th, 2022, 12:33	#8
AceV New Member Last Online: May 17th, 2022 22:20 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Leighton Buzzard	The dealer has agreed to swap out for trim in better condition from another car. Fingers crossed.

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