How To Clean Chrome Strips On Car

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06-24-2016,09:34 AM #2

shagnat is offline

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Re: Polishing Chrome trim

Anyone? Please

06-24-2016,10:59 AM #3

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Re: Polishing Chrome trim

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.

06-24-2016,11:39 AM #4

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Re: Polishing Chrome trim

I use P21S polishing soap.

06-25-2016,12:44 AM #5

Mike@DedicatedPerfection is offline

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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,

Make sure to tape off everything surrounding the trim.

06-25-2016,04:26 AM #6

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Re: Polishing Chrome trim

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?

06-25-2016,05:14 AM #7

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Re: Polishing Chrome trim

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.

06-26-2016,03:44 PM #8

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Re: Polishing Chrome trim

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

06-26-2016,05:40 PM #9

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Re: Polishing Chrome trim

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.

07-15-2016,01:46 PM #10

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Re: Polishing Chrome trim

Originally Posted by 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.

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.