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nabisco shine
06-18-2010, 03:14 PM
did anyone tried this chrome ploish? does this work on chrome trim?
TheGLL
06-21-2010, 07:19 PM
Bump for your question because I would also like to have an answer.
Yesterday I was detailing a car and I wasn't able to remove the oxidation on the chrome trim.
See here:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_27411.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/19464)

Thanks.
nabisco shine
06-21-2010, 07:24 PM
i used flitz on chrome trim look


http://jasonsdetailing.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/6/9/4569675/536687.jpg
forrest@mothers
06-21-2010, 08:44 PM
Yesterday I was detailing a car and I wasn't able to remove the oxidation on the chrome trim.

Thanks.

I don't think that's chrome. It looks like it could be stainless or anodized aluminum. What type of vehicle and where is it?
TheGLL
06-22-2010, 07:20 AM
I don't think that's chrome. It looks like it could be stainless or anodized aluminum. What type of vehicle and where is it?

Indeed it's not real chrome ( don't know how to call it ) it's aroud all the windows on a 2004 Volvo XC90.

Like this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/Volvo_XC90_3214.JPG

I tried with PB Trim restorer, APC 10:1, Menzerna PO203...nothing was working. :(
Thanks. :dblthumb2:
forrest@mothers
06-22-2010, 10:19 AM
I'd lean towards anodized aluminum. Since that's a thin plating, you 'll need to be careful not to damage it.

If it's water spots, try white vinegar. If you want to try polishing it, try a chrome polish instead of an aluminum polish.

If the anodize is failing, the only proper fix is to replace or reanodize the trim.
TheGLL
06-22-2010, 10:44 AM
I'd lean towards anodized aluminum. Since that's a thin plating, you 'll need to be careful not to damage it.

If it's water spots, try white vinegar. If you want to try polishing it, try a chrome polish instead of an aluminum polish.

If the anodize is failing, the only proper fix is to replace or reanodize the trim.

Thanks a lot! :props:
ScottB
06-22-2010, 02:07 PM
you also need to be careful as alot of the newer trim looks like chrome, but actually plastic underneath. I protect all with sealant since new, and seems to be easier than repair/replacement.
TheGLL
06-22-2010, 02:22 PM
^^ Good to know, thanks.

It's my cousin's SUV and I think he never washed his SUV in 4 years...
The wheels were horrible.
ScottB
06-22-2010, 05:57 PM
^^ Good to know, thanks.

It's my cousin's SUV and I think he never washed his SUV in 4 years...
The wheels were horrible.

Now that would have been a cool test for Poorboys Spray/Rinse product. Its darn stout ...