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Old 05-20-11, 09:57 AM
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Default Polishing Chrome Tip!!!

Hey anybody out there have any suggestions for what to use and how to polish the chrome tips on the GS, this damn rain has really gotten on my nervescause i can't ash my car but I do want to wash and polish when rain lets and sun comes out. But I really want to do this and any other chrome places on the car and what I should avoid. Thanks!
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I use mothers aluminum polish and a rag.
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Alright, guess Ill go that route. But wouldnt I want the chrome polish since its chrome or no!
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Originally Posted by Lex Luga
I use mothers aluminum polish and a rag.
+1 same here..
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I use Nevr Dull. Seems to work just fine.
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Originally Posted by MichaelPea
I use Nevr Dull. Seems to work just fine.
This. Use it on my wife's SC400 and mine to get them looking like new again. Haven't found any type of polish/protectant that holds up to the heat, so I just hit them once a month with the wadding polish.
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Just to confirm is this what everyone is talking about, just want to make sure I got the right product.
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Originally Posted by MichaelPea
I use Nevr Dull. Seems to work just fine.
yup, same here. just use a little bit of wadding, and it goes a long way. i'm amazed at the shine and reflection.
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I think they are actually high polished tips you could wet sand and polish them back out and they should be brand new again
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yes...Mother's
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Just to confirm is this what everyone is talking about, just want to make sure I got the right product.
Attachment 210741
Yup that's what I use.
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alright plan to use it today if the weather holds of a little.
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I've always used Blue Magic and never been dissapointed
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When I was in car detailing we used SOS (aluminum, not steel, woolpads) on all chrome. Works excellent. Will not scratch chrome. Wet it, rub it, admire it.
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here's how my tips look like with nevr dull:

rear view:


left tip:


right tip:


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