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Cleaning/protecting plastic chrome
My wife's new Ford Edge has a lot of chromed plastic on the front end as well as chrome clad wheels (basically plastic chrome over an aluminium wheel). Any special care required for these or can I use the same products I'll use on the paint (Pinnacle Cleansing lotion and Collinite 845)?
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Re: Cleaning/protecting plastic chrome
I have a 2007 Chevy Equinox with the "plastic chrome" on the front end as well. (not as much as yours) I find that any good glass cleaner works well and makes cleaning a bit easier the next time.
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You will be fine with those products. Always nice to follow up with a layer of protection. I prefer klasse AIO.
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Re: Cleaning/protecting plastic chrome
dbark - i also found using a good spray wax on the chrome and fake chrome everytime i use it on the paint works good too. Just take a look at my avitar, and you'll know how much of a headache i have too
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I too am blessed with a boat (really, truck load) load of 'plastic chrome', I've found using a GENTLE AIO does a fine job.
For me, Meg's Cleaner/Wax. The maroon bottle.
Bill
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Re: Cleaning/protecting plastic chrome
From the AG detailing how to clean and polish chrome wheels.
*Note: Plastic chrome wheels or plastic chrome trim is not real chrome! The same rules do not apply. Plastic with a chrome finish should be treated like plastic, not metal.
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Re: Cleaning/protecting plastic chrome
SilverRebel - you are probably right... but i found with the fake plastic chrome and the real chrome on my Ford truck, i have to use Meguiars Hot Rims Mag & Aluminum Polish to brighten it up, and then i apply what ever sealant or wax i use when detailing my paint. I've found if i don't do this, the fake chrome and real chrome will get little orange rust looking spots after a long winter. Again, i've found that is what works best for me.
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Re: Cleaning/protecting plastic chrome
Originally Posted by BillE
I too am blessed with a boat (really, truck load) load of 'plastic chrome', I've found using a GENTLE AIO does a fine job.
For me, Meg's Cleaner/Wax. The maroon bottle.
Bill
I typically use Mothers cleaner/wax - it used to come with the clay kit so had a few of the 4oz bottles.
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Re: Cleaning/protecting plastic chrome
Originally Posted by Bunky
I typically use Mothers cleaner/wax - it used to come with the clay kit so had a few of the 4oz bottles.
I remember those...that is/was a pretty nice AIO also. I gave a lot of them away to friends that were 'starting out.' Like it means a lot...but really had a nice aroma.
Bill
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Re: Cleaning/protecting plastic chrome
To add to the OP's question, can you clay the chrome plastic?
Alex
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