How To Clean Chrome Grill On Car

1. 07-18-2012,03:37 PM #1

   

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   Chrome Grill - How to care for?

   I have a 2012 Ford F150 and it has a chrome grill. I am wondering if the chrome grill needs to be treated differently in the detailing process. Do you need other products to clean it with? Can you polish and wax as you do the rest of the vehicle? Any tips for caring for the chrome on my truck will be greatly appreciated.

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2. 07-18-2012,03:45 PM #2

   

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   Re: Chrome Grill - How to care for?

   Is it a true chrome or the plastic chrome. I have a 2012 F150 Lariat edition and it has a plastic looking chrome. Interested in this thread.

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3. 07-18-2012,03:47 PM #3

   

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   Re: Chrome Grill - How to care for?

   Real chrome you cant really polish since it is a plating. You can remove oxidation and clean it up though. Your grill is most like plastic where you could wash it with soap and use a mild polish to make it look like new again.

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4. 07-18-2012,03:54 PM #4

   

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   Re: Chrome Grill - How to care for?

   What kind of polish do you recommend? I have tried many plastic polish on plastic chrome and it always leaves some fine micro scratches.

   Originally Posted by The Pad Man

   Real chrome you cant really polish since it is a plating. You can remove oxidation and clean it up though. Your grill is most like plastic where you could wash it with soap and use a mild polish to make it look like new again.

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5. 07-18-2012,04:03 PM #5

   

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   Re: Chrome Grill - How to care for?

   I wish they used real chrome still. My new Ford Edge Plastic/Chrome grill gets chipped just by looking at it!!!! Been thinking about having it covered with that clear bra stuff. Back on topic, I just seal mine with whatever I'm using on the rest of the vehicle. Just switched from Zaino Z-2 to Duragloss 105.

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6. 07-18-2012,04:23 PM #6

   

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   Re: Chrome Grill - How to care for?

   Originally Posted by RChicago

   Is it a true chrome or the plastic chrome. I have a 2012 F150 Lariat edition and it has a plastic looking chrome. Interested in this thread.

   It most likely is a plastic chrome.

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7. 07-18-2012,05:39 PM #7

   

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   Re: Chrome Grill - How to care for?

   I have a 2012 Sierra and I use never dull, then buff it out with a mf towel. Doesn't scratch and it makes it a mirror finish.

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8. 07-18-2012,06:02 PM #8

   

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   Re: Chrome Grill - How to care for?

   The major automakers have to always reduce cost on their vehicles some way. You see more plastic everywhere. I would actually start out by using something like a paint cleaner or cleaner wax

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9. 07-18-2012,06:22 PM #9

   

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   Originally Posted by Ewalk

   I have a 2012 Sierra and I use never dull, then buff it out with a mf towel. Doesn't scratch and it makes it a mirror finish.

   Does the Sierra have the plastic chrome like my Ford does?

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10. 07-18-2012,06:26 PM #10

    

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    Re: Chrome Grill - How to care for?

    I use a sealant on my chrome and plasti-chrome parts to protect.

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How To Clean Chrome Grill On Car

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