Polishing Chrome trim

[shagnat]

What should I use to "polish" the chrome trim around my windows/doors? Any method tips to go along with products needed.

They are scratched and it's driving me crazy.... not gouges but definitely scratched pretty well.

Thanks in advance.

[shagnat]

Anyone? Please :)

[lane5515]

I use Optimum Metal Polish on chrome with excellent results - doesn't remove scratches but cleans and shines up the chrome nicely. I apply with microfiber cloth and remove with a clean microfiber cloth.

If you figure out a way to remove scratches from chrome please let us know.

[Coopers ST]

I use P21S polishing soap.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I use Menzerna polishing cream for this kind of work. You could also try a normal paint compound in a small area and check the results.

If this or the other products mentioned don't provide the results you are after, look into the Wolfgang MetalWerk line. These are designated compounds/polishes.
Wolfgang Metal Polishes clean, polish, and protect metal, aluminum, chrome, stainless steel polish, Airstream polish, trailer polish, aluminum polish, (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-metallwerk-aluminum-polishing.html)

Make sure to tape off everything surrounding the trim.

[shagnat]

Thanks for your help and advice. I do have a regular "compound" and rubbed a bit on a section and wiped it off.... no rubbing involved.... did nothing but I didn't expect much.

So, actually removing scratches from chrome probably won't happen, huh?

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

The only other thing you can try is sand the affected areas with 3K grit sandpaper. However be extremely careful as chrome trim is usually just a chrome plastic layer covering a black plastic base.

[shagnat]

The only other thing you can try is sand the affected areas with 3K grit sandpaper. However be extremely careful as chrome trim is usually just a chrome plastic layer covering a black plastic base.

Thank you, Mike...... you verified what I was thinking..... I guess I'll just polish it a bit and let it go at that. I just don't have the energy to work for 2-3 hours getting all those scratches out for such a small gain.

All input is appreciated.

[JeffM]

Is it chrome on metal or chrome on plastic? Either way use a polish with a finger pocket, it may not come out all the way.

[shagnat]

Is it chrome on metal or chrome on plastic? Either way use a polish with a finger pocket, it may not come out all the way.

Finger pockets are a great idea.... hadn't thought of that :) I'm pretty sure it's chrome on plastic but don't know how to verify which.

[Rsurfer]

Finger pockets are a great idea.... hadn't thought of that :) I'm pretty sure it's chrome on plastic but don't know how to verify which.Use a magnet.

If its plastic, Just use a chrome polish and live with the scratches, as chrome on plastic is super thin and you will do more harm than good.

[shagnat]

Rsurfer... thanks.... don't know why I didn't think of that...