Guest dwhiteside64 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hi all, Seeing that I haven't delt with buffing chrome in some time, I need a little advice from the experts here. I mainly worry about polish leaving a film that will detract from the overall shine. Any suggestions in regards to what works the best? Is this another example of "what you pay for something is what you get"?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelempert Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Simichrome. A little goes a long way. Try to keep it away from your paint. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 This stuff is great. I use it on my Porsche Fuch wheels. Shine lasts a long time. Get it at Amazon.com. (Sorry about the sideways pic..)Never seen this one before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim65Riv Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I use Never-Dull, made by Eagle One Industries. It is very easy to use, and the shine lasts a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I use a product called 'AUTOSOL', Metal Polish - made in Germany and comes in a tube like toothpaste.It will work wonders on chrome, brass, copper, nickle. stainless steel, or any other surface you want to apply it to.I discovered this product at a motor cycle shop about 30 years ago, and swear by it !!www.autosol.de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Simichrome; I just bought a fresh tube 2 weeks ago.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosteve Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I've found good results with Mothers Chrome Cleaner if the chrome is in decent shape but it's more of a liquid than a paste. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 Rivi Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Wenol makes a nice chrome polish too. It goes on nice and easy and does not leave a film. It comes in a tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967 - 1997 Riviera Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 So many of the readily available chrome cleaners and polishes specifically recommend that they should NOT be used on chromed plastic parts, which so much of the trim pieces on modern vehicles are, as opposed to the chromed steel components of yesteryear. So what could be recommend for chromed plastic trim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dwhiteside64 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks guys for all your input. I can see that there are many good products out there. BTW, I use Amazon, and like it very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 So many of the readily available chrome cleaners and polishes specifically recommend that they should NOT be used on chromed plastic parts, which so much of the trim pieces on modern vehicles are, as opposed to the chromed steel components of yesteryear. So what could be recommend for chromed plastic trim?Most of the chrome cleaners mentioned above contain a certain amount of fine abrasives - these abrasives will easily wear through the thin vacuum chrome plating on modern plastic parts and destroy the finish. So just plain old soap 'n water, or a non-abrasive cleaner should be used on chromed, painted, or faux wood grain plastic trim pieces to minimize the chances of permanently damaging the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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