Guys, I've got a new shape L494, which has the piano black inlay. Unfortunately the previous owner has scratched the panels to hell. Anyone got any ides of a product i could use to try and get the scratches out?

Thanks in advance
Pea

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anyone got any ideas?

Sorry can't help, but would also be interested in suggestions as I have the same problem. Arrived: MY16 A/B SDV6 in Aruba, Ivory interior, piano black trim, black panoramic roof, spare wheel, blind spot monitoring, mudlaps and more...

Gone but not forgotten:
2014 RRS2 SDV6 HSE in Loire Blue
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE in Santorini Black

I have heard that Autoglym Super Resin Polish does a nice job, I used some on the Piano black on my XF and it came up well, however that may have just been a fluke so would suggest that you try it somewhere not noticable first and I cannot take any responsibility should the SRP harm the surface any more.

It will probably only mask/fill the scratches though. 2014.5 Mariana Black 5.0 Supercharged V8 Autobiography

Try Poorboys Black Hole. It works on the exterior shiny plastic parts. 2015 - HSE Dynamic - Santorini - Stealth Pack
2013 - Evoque - Santorini - Lux Pack
2010 - BMW M3 - Monte Carlo Blue
2007 - BMW 335 - Gun Metal Grey
2004 - BMW Z4 - Gun Metal Grey

I used Menzerna Super Finish on mine, and it's done a great job. Needs a lot of elbow grease to get best results, it's a very, very fine polishing compound.

These trims can be polished out as they have layer of laquer on top.

The piano black interior has a laquer coating very similar to clear coat. To start, I'd recommend using a light clearcoat polish like Zymol cleaner wax as it is a combination, polish and wax all in one. The goal is to take off little by little to avoid overdoing it and taking off too much of the clearcoat layer.... If the cleaner wax is not enough, go with a light polish or try Meguire's scratchX 2.0 as it is a small area. After you've removed the scratches make sure to protect it with a coat of wax and sealant to really bring the shine out.

Bottom line here is,; treat the damage like any type damage to the paint job.