Originally Posted by jayzee

I just wanted to chip in here... yes, I know I am a newbee, but I just wanted to clear something up on this subject.

I should be picking up my S8 in a few weeks, and yes, I do have the same problem. I can't comment on what would work just yet until I have a go myself.

Without wishing to state the obvious; you cannot successfully lacquer a polished surface; the finish will just not stay on. For this to work, you would need to rub down the suface to key it. 1500 - 2000 wet and dry would achieve this. You then buff the lacquered finish.

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the OEM factory finish on these trims a semi-gloss, not mirror finish? By doing this on your test piece, you should create the same effect.

Are you sure that the trims are not anodised? Again, I can't yet comment as I do not have the car just yet.