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Chrome ( well plastic ) trim deterioration

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Old 03-26-2018, 03:54 PM
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Default Chrome ( well plastic ) trim deterioration

Trims around windows / doors gone dull and milky looking , anyone know a way of reviving or will it require a new set of ?
 
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You can try scratch/swirl remover or a light buffing compound, done this many times on other vehicles with chrome trim, works well.
 
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Old 03-26-2018, 05:47 PM
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Small trim = Plast X would be a good place to start. After that, you could coat it with NXTv2.0 or whatever you like to use for wax.
 
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Old 03-26-2018, 06:09 PM
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On real chrome (metal) using aluminium foil and diet (yes diet not regular) coke is stupendous. Aluminum foil should be "crumpled" then back out to give it a "textured" surface when buffing. Aluminum foil is softer than chrome and won't mar the surface.
 
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