the.wong.k

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So i pulled a noob move and forgot to remove my license plate frame from the car when it snowed...so in all cases the salt residue got to it and basically left a layer of black darkened spots...it doesn't seem like it ate the chrome/polished silver/whatever the coat is...because i managed to scrape some off, but a lot of labor to do so. just wondering if anyone knows how to get this crud of, much appreciated

LiCelsior

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id just use some polish to get that off.

eyezack87

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So is it hardened salt or something? O.o

Did hot water + APC shift any of it off?

the.wong.k

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i ended up using goo gone with a toothbrush and it comes off..just with alot of scrubbing.....i might try the clay bar, see if it helps anymore. if not then off to your advices. thanks.

jtrue28

why not just buy another one?

the.wong.k

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i think i can find other reasons to spend $30 than to buy another metal license frame.

Greg@DI

If it has not etched in the surface then you should be able to polish it out. I would just use a quality metal polish like the P21S Finish Restorer. Let me know if you have any questions.

Greg @ DI

the.wong.k

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Update:

I scraped off the trd emblem. sent the frame to a paint shop to be painted black, and then i clear coated it myself


I bought a black chrome trd trunk emblem..


Finished product after another clear coat:

varcity64

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so did this fix cost less than the $30 it would have cost for a new one? came out very nice btw

the.wong.k

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definitely cost less. than a new one, the paint job cost nothing , i had clear coat left lying around..and the emblem cost $20!