Scratches on black

What is the best way to remove the scratches on this black plastic?

 

What black plastic. All I see is your hand and what looks like a fishing pole

 

I hate to say this but it's on 2025 Suburban z71. I had to post this here cause there is no other site out there like TW.
it's the black pieces that are between the front and rear windows.

 

ok I see it now. Sorry

 

Start with a good cleaner wax. Most have some light polishing compound in them. You can also try Meguirs Plastx. Griots has several products that will work also. They’re polished and all in one products have micro abrasives that work really well.

 

Yup. That panel just needs to be polished. Start with the least abrasive compound you can and work your way up if needed. This is a super easy fix.

 

Is this a panel you can just pop off and reinstall?

I had a similar problem on my 2018 Macan and I just found one on eBay and replaced it.

 

Plastic is soft, polish and a polishing pad or maybe a finishing pad on slow to medium on an orbital or forced rotation polisher.

 

Menzerna 2500 on an oribital polisher with a green lake-country pad.

 

To remove those scratches, start by washing the area thoroughly to remove dirt or debris that could cause further scratching. After drying, you can use a plastic polishing compound, but apply it with a soft microfiber cloth in small circular motions. After the process, it’s essential to protect the area with a plastic-specific wax or coating to prevent future damage.

 

same on my '16 stressed over those stupid things then realized they were less than $100 for a set on ebay.

as for the scuffs, red pad (ultra fine) and some scratch x is where i'd start.