BMW trim oxidation solution?

[T0RCH3D]

About to start a detail on another BMW and the trim has a very heavy oxidation film on it. Quick tried Mother's MAG and Aluminum Polish and it didn't do the job. Suggestions for a fast, effective way in eliminating this? Maybe steel wool followed by gTechniq M1 Metal Polish?

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/nickk046/DSC08377_zpse1635cfd.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/nickk046/DSC08376_zpsef30b1ab.jpg

[rjd598]

Cg metal shine works great for me. Steel wool will be key here though

[2shiny]

a good apc mix? helped me out most of the times...

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

P21s polishing soap will take care of that.

Here is a review done by a fellow forum member rms64.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/61620-p21s-polishing-soap-mini-review.html

I picked this up after his review and couldn't be happier.

[swanicyouth]

About to start a detail on another BMW and the trim has a very heavy oxidation film on it. Quick tried Mother's MAG and Aluminum Polish and it didn't do the job. Suggestions for a fast, effective way in eliminating this? Maybe steel wool followed by gTechniq M1 Metal Polish?

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/nickk046/DSC08377_zpse1635cfd.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/nickk046/DSC08376_zpsef30b1ab.jpg

That looks to me like the top finish (think clear coat) on those pieces has failed. I had something similar happen to the rubber windshield gasket. I sanded it off to a smooth matte finish and protected it with DLux.

I would OptiCoat it once you restore it to a pleasing look.

[T0RCH3D]

I even tried #3 steel wool with no luck. Starting to think this is a finish failure like swanicyouth mentioned.

[rms64]

Had the same issue on my 335i. Try some p21s per smack's link above. I think you'll be happy with the results!