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Old May 20, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Hey anybody out there have any suggestions for what to use and how to polish the chrome tips on the GS, this damn rain has really gotten on my nervescause i can't ash my car but I do want to wash and polish when rain lets and sun comes out. But I really want to do this and any other chrome places on the car and what I should avoid. Thanks!
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Old May 20, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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I use mothers aluminum polish and a rag.
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Old May 20, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Alright, guess Ill go that route. But wouldnt I want the chrome polish since its chrome or no!
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Old May 20, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Lex Luga
I use mothers aluminum polish and a rag.
+1 same here..
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Old May 20, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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I use Nevr Dull. Seems to work just fine.
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Old May 20, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelPea
I use Nevr Dull. Seems to work just fine.
This. Use it on my wife's SC400 and mine to get them looking like new again. Haven't found any type of polish/protectant that holds up to the heat, so I just hit them once a month with the wadding polish.
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Old May 20, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Just to confirm is this what everyone is talking about, just want to make sure I got the right product.
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Old May 20, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelPea
I use Nevr Dull. Seems to work just fine.
yup, same here. just use a little bit of wadding, and it goes a long way. i'm amazed at the shine and reflection.
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Old May 20, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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I think they are actually high polished tips you could wet sand and polish them back out and they should be brand new again
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Old May 20, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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yes...Mother's
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Old May 21, 2011 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Just to confirm is this what everyone is talking about, just want to make sure I got the right product.
Attachment 210741
Yup that's what I use.
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Old May 21, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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alright plan to use it today if the weather holds of a little.
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Old May 21, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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I've always used Blue Magic and never been dissapointed
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Old May 21, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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When I was in car detailing we used SOS (aluminum, not steel, woolpads) on all chrome. Works excellent. Will not scratch chrome. Wet it, rub it, admire it.
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here's how my tips look like with nevr dull:

rear view:


left tip:


right tip:
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