polishing the dull Chrome trim
07-09-13, 10:29 AM
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polishing the dull Chrome trim
For those that have dull chrome trim along windows and bumpers. using a polishing bar that I had bought at Sears and a Dremel tool. My son and I managed to patiently polish the trim. The result was a much better looking LS430.
NOTE do not polish to hard its chromed plastic. we ran the tool at the #1 and #2speed, wipe with a rag as you go to see how your progress is going.
NOTE do not polish to hard its chromed plastic. we ran the tool at the #1 and #2speed, wipe with a rag as you go to see how your progress is going.
07-09-13, 02:34 PM
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07-09-13, 03:27 PM
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Just use a polishing or scratch compound with a pad and apply by hand. It will polish up fairly easily and you won't have to risk overpolishing and taking off the finish altogether. Then wax it more frequently than you have been and all will be good.
The oxidation of these chrome pieces can occur slowly over a long time and you may not even notice it has happened, especially if its on a silver car.
The oxidation of these chrome pieces can occur slowly over a long time and you may not even notice it has happened, especially if its on a silver car.
07-09-13, 05:35 PM
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jimbosr1 you are right I had forgot about the mothers it is easier. i just decided to try it with the Dremel in one little section and before you know it I had done the whole car.
07-11-13, 08:32 AM
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I highly recommend Mother's Chrome Polish applied and buffed off using microfibre towels. I've been doing it that way for a long time and it works very well on the trim and chrome wheels.
You can also protect the cleaned surface with a liquid polymer sealant like Z-CS, and the next time it gets dirty, just wipe clean with a cotton or microfibre cloth.
You can also protect the cleaned surface with a liquid polymer sealant like Z-CS, and the next time it gets dirty, just wipe clean with a cotton or microfibre cloth.
07-11-13, 09:56 AM
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Just use a polishing or scratch compound with a pad and apply by hand. It will polish up fairly easily and you won't have to risk overpolishing and taking off the finish altogether. Then wax it more frequently than you have been and all will be good.
The oxidation of these chrome pieces can occur slowly over a long time and you may not even notice it has happened, especially if its on a silver car.
The oxidation of these chrome pieces can occur slowly over a long time and you may not even notice it has happened, especially if its on a silver car.
07-30-13, 04:53 PM
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I currently have my front bumper removed, and I'd like to remove the "chrome" trim before I send the bumper cover off to be painted. How's the trim piece held onto the bumper?
07-31-13, 02:40 AM
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I polished mine by hand with a terry towel and Mother Chrome Polish. It actually came out pretty good. I thought I was going to have to buy all new chrome trim until ths thread popped up.
I've never seen another LS where this the back window and front windshield trim was actually shiny like this.
I've never seen another LS where this the back window and front windshield trim was actually shiny like this.