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Old 01-07-10, 09:12 AM
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Default How to polish chrome trim?

How do you polish the chrome trim that goes all around the car on the gs?
Which product is good for this and how do you clean the residue afterwards that is stuck in the cranny.
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I would think a Chrome polish. I think mothers makes it..
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Those are very watery
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See if you can find some Autosol. Its great stuff. I picked up a tube when I went to Hong Kong over the summer. Of course, Blue Magic also works well and I think its in tube form too
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Menzerna Polishing Cream works really good too.
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How do you clean the remaining polish that is stuck from polishing?

Which menzerna should I use?
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
How do you clean the remaining polish that is stuck from polishing?

Which menzerna should I use?
Clean it out with a tooth pick and compressed air. Tape better in the future. Menzerna Polishing Cream is an actual metal polish they sell. It comes in a little tube.
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Oh. I was planning to use the power finish or final polish.

Using toothpick to clean os a very long time lol
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John, if you're referring to the ones stuck in seams, spray some APC+ or OPC 1:3 into there and agitate with a soft toothbrush. That should eat the polish up to make it easier to clean. It may require a few hits but its worth it in the end
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Soft toothbrush.... hope it doesn't scratches.

Is it safe to use power finish w/ a microfiber cloth and apply pressure to the chrome trim safe?
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Just don't press too hard since an easy agitation should do the trick.

As for the chrome, I'm not too sure because I forgot how soft chrome is...
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Thanks Issac. I will give it a try
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Nev-R-Dull works pretty good too and you dont have to worry about any liquid polish at all.

Eagle One NEVR-DULL Metal Polish
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