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For me it's right up there with cancer. That's how much I can't stand it...lol ;-0
In any case, the piano black immediately around the gearshift on my 2024 was driving me nuts...Always spooged up, and then cleaning is a nightmare. Picked up this very simple and cost effective matte black gearshift surround cover on Amazon. Looks even better in person. For the money it's pretty good I must say. Doesn't catch the eye as well as the original piano black, but on balance I like it, and it really ties in reasonably well with some of the other matte plastics in the area.
My plan is to eventually try to find some sort of matte carbon solution for the remaining piano black on the vents and doors. Perhaps at that time I could hopefully jazz things around the gearshift too with a matching piece having the same weave etc...Until then this will do just fine...
It was 65 CND dollars. It's available in a carbon look too. Brand is Daeiclru. I purchased another trim piece from the same company and that worked out quite well too.
This is the description in case you have an issue with the link:
Daeiclru Central Control Gear Shift Panel Trim Cover Fit for Jaguar F-Type 2013-2024, Car Gear Shifter Console Anti-Scratch Panel Frame Decorative Cover Interior Accessories (Matt Black)
I found the Daeiclru part for $43 on Amazon, where it's offered in matte black or carbon fiber (facsimile). I might prefer the carbon fiber look but worry about accidentally mucking up the console with adhesives or misalignment. Thoughts?
I found the Daeiclru part for $43 on Amazon, where it's offered in matte black or carbon fiber (facsimile). I might prefer the carbon fiber look but worry about accidentally mucking up the console with adhesives or misalignment. Thoughts?
Hey there,
It’s pretty easy to install. It comes with the tape already on the piece. Just practice a couple times dry fitting it without removing the backing of the tape to sorta get your bearings, practice placing the piece, etc…In doing that you will see that it is pretty hard to misalign…Super easy man…Even if you somehow messed up, which I doubt you will, it won’t make some massive mess. The tape they are using is very strong, but it is not messy in the ways you seem to be concerned about…All good…
You will want to make sure the area is as clean and lint free as possible before doing the final placement of the piece in the area. I used a bit of Gyeon Prep that I had on hand. It’s a product that is used to make sure an area is clean and ready to receive ceramic coatings on paint, but it would also be good for prepping the area for this kind of thing too. They say you can use alcohol in the instructions. Whatever works to make sure there is nothing greasy/grimey on the surface…
They also talk about heating up the tape or something in the instructions. They usually say this on these types of product but I never bother with that. I didn’t do it with this product or another similar product I’ve used in the past, and I’ve never had a problem, but go ahead and do so if you want peace of mind. My concern was that it might make the tape more messy, something you are concerned about. I think the most important thing is making sure the area is clean. I just take the backing off the tape and put it on, but I do spend a fair amount of time afterwards pushing down around on the piece for a while making sure it’s well seated.
Thank you so much for the pic! I’ve had this in my cart for 2 years lol, just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Was worried about it looking “cheap”. I’m with you when it comes to piano black…horrible!
Thank you so much for the pic! I’ve had this in my cart for 2 years lol, just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Was worried about it looking “cheap”. I’m with you when it comes to piano black…horrible!
To be honest, for what it is, I feel it looks even better in person vs. the picture.
It’s just so much more practical than the piano black in that particular area. At least in my view. Not as flashy, but on balance I think it is the play.
I love the piano black…but I keep it looking pristine with the same carnauba wax I use on the exterior.
I will admit, the piano black does catch the eye a little better for sure. What I’ve done here, although certainly more practical from a maintenance and day-to-day standpoint, is not as immediately attractive to the eye. That said, I can’t see myself going as far as waxing that area trying to keep it acceptable. To each their own. Good on you for being willing.
In my case, the other problem I had was that your chosen path wasn’t really an option for me. The dealer somehow managed to put some scratching into it. Was there at time of delivery. I wasn’t pleased, but at the same time I know this stuff will scratch just by looking at it, so there wasn’t much for me to have them do about it. It would have been a hassle. At one point I tried to get the scratches out, but it wasn’t gonna happen.
Last edited by DMeister; May 13, 2025 at 05:22 PM.
To be honest, for what it is, I feel it looks even better in person vs. the picture.
It’s just so much more practical than the piano black in that particular area. At least in my view. Not as flashy, but on balance I think it is the play.
I consider piano black to be similar to the old school stainless steel appliances…they look nice, just don’t touch them lol. I presume they could make a gloss black plastic/resin that’s more scratch resistant…?
For me it's right up there with cancer. That's how much I can't stand it...lol ;-0
In any case, the piano black immediately around the gearshift on my 2024 was driving me nuts...Always spooged up, and then cleaning is a nightmare. Picked up this very simple and cost effective matte black gearshift surround cover on Amazon. Looks even better in person. For the money it's pretty good I must say. Doesn't catch the eye as well as the original piano black, but on balance I like it, and it really ties in reasonably well with some of the other matte plastics in the area.
My plan is to eventually try to find some sort of matte carbon solution for the remaining piano black on the vents and doors. Perhaps at that time I could hopefully jazz things around the gearshift too with a matching piece having the same weave etc...Until then this will do just fine...
DMeister - this looks great in the picture. Quick question though. Does it give the feeling that the surface is slightly elevated when working any of the controls? While I agree 100% with your thoughts on Piano Black in a “high touch area), an elevated surface would tip off my OCD. Just a personal thing.
DMeister - this looks great in the picture. Quick question though. Does it give the feeling that the surface is slightly elevated when working any of the controls? While I agree 100% with your thoughts on Piano Black in a “high touch area), an elevated surface would tip off my OCD. Just a personal thing.
I’m fairly picky and don’t notice much of a difference, The piece is pretty darn thin, so if there is a difference I find it to be quite negligible. My OCD is far more triggered by the piano black..lol
I consider piano black to be similar to the old school stainless steel appliances…they look nice, just don’t touch them lol. I presume they could make a gloss black plastic/resin that’s more scratch resistant…?
Not so sure about that. Shiny black anything is usually a pain in the butt ;-0 At least in my experience.
Piano black, use Renaissance Wax. Had a ton of piano inside Evoque and that kept it looking scratch free.
Trying to picture how annoying that would be to be waxing those piano black bits on vents and around the door handles…Can’t even imagine that on the f-type…So far those areas aren’t as much of an issue as around the gearshift area that is a higher contact point for me.
As I mentioned in my original post, I hope to find a nice carbon cover for those vents and door areas, and maybe match the gearshift surround at that time. There are products out there, but I will wait for it to become a problem before bothering. Maybe it will just remain a non-issue.
I found that cQuartz DLux works well on the piano black and keeps the good look longer than what I was using before. I can't recall right now what that was, but this is better.
Since I have the 6MT, an aftermarket shifter surround just isn't going to happen. I thought about some vinyl wrap, maybe carbon fiber, but haven't found the motivation. Too many more important things to do.
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