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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Recommendation for Chrome Polish & Scratch Remover

I am looking for any recommendations you may have for compounds for polishing a heavily scuffed and scratched chrome accessory. Specifically, I need something that can hide scratches and restore luster.

Thanks for your advice.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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I LOVE the original red tube Wenol Polish. The stuff is awesome. Have not found anything better. You can use it by hand or on a polishing wheel/buffer.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BradB
I LOVE the original red tube Wenol Polish. The stuff is awesome. Have not found anything better. You can use it by hand or on a polishing wheel/buffer.
Quick question Brad, would that apply to the "plastic" chrome that is used in several places on our MINI's?

Thanks!
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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For plastic chrome you want to use the less abrasive (blue) polish, even a cleaner wax (wax with light abrasive)..and then use it only "initially as needed". Then wax to keep it clean and spot free and maintain with a quick detailer.

Plastic chrome is so thin that you want to avoid repeated uses with abrasives. It will easily wear through.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BradB
For plastic chrome you want to use the less abrasive (blue) polish, even a cleaner wax (wax with light abrasive)..and then use it only "initially as needed". Then wax to keep it clean and spot free and maintain with a quick detailer.

Plastic chrome is so thin that you want to avoid repeated uses with abrasives. It will easily wear through.
As I suspected. Thanks for the confirmation!

A_Sr.
 
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