HFX Detailing Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hey guys, i could not find a topic on this easily so here we go. How do I tell if someone is chrome, and what do I use? For example, this car: Has a chrome looking badge and front trim. Is it chrome? how do I tell? how do I clean it/get rid of scratches? I am assuming I can use metal polish #1/2...but, I am making sure it is proper first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Most of that is probably chrome coating, so any of the paint polishes should work fine. Some polishing with the Finishing polish and a white pad is where I would start with the scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 if it is only a chrome coating, is there any risk of polishing it too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Not really, I guess, but you could go through it if you went with an aggressive product/pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SYMAWD Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Most are just plastic with a thin chrome finish. APC on a towel will clean it up nicely, but scratches I would just live with because the coating is going to be so thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I agree with SYMAWD. With the new techniques these days, lots of stuff that used to be chromed metal are now chrome plated plastic and more fragile. Clean it, try a little Revive polish or Swirl and Haze Remover on the scratches, and then top it off with a good coat of wax to protect it from further scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HFX Detailing
Hey guys, i could not find a topic on this easily so here we go.
How do I tell if someone is chrome, and what do I use?
For example, this car:
Has a chrome looking badge and front trim. Is it chrome? how do I tell? how do I clean it/get rid of scratches?
I am assuming I can use metal polish #1/2...but, I am making sure it is proper first
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