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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Tarnished exterior aluminum trim

The aluminum trim on the exterior of my r56, between the window glass and the body, has spots that are pretty tarnished.

I was wondering if there are any products or tips I should get from you guys before I attempt to shine it. Never tried anything like it, so any advice would help.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Just did mine today with blue magic metal polish. Worked great looks new and a shiney. I like to work it in with a tube sock and then buff it with a microfibre. It works good on the chrome too.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:12 AM
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Any chrome or stainless polish should work. I use Meguiar's All-Metal Polysh on mine.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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I guess I was thrown off by the word "polish" when I was looking at products. None of the labels I read mentioned tarnish remover. But I will get the Meguiars and give that a shot.

Also, should I wax this trim metal when I'm finished polishing?
 
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