Cloudy chrome trim pieces: I may have found a working solution.
10-23-2006, 12:47 PM
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Cloudy chrome trim pieces: I may have found a working solution.
Have had issues back and forth with a few of the chrome trim pieces slowly losing their shine. Replaced 2-3 different pieces in the past 3yrs, only for the problem to return shortly.
Last week, just for the fun of it, I used some of the STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner to rub the chrome pieces with it, and 1wk later, all trim pieces are still sparkling shiny like new!
I have no idea why this is, while I have used a ton of chrome-shining products in the past year, most of which ended up producing more haze on the trims.
I believe the main issue with the cloudiness is that the clearcoat slowly degrades and needs removal and reapplication, but it's not worth the effort or cost. At least for now I have a surprisingly decent solution that I'm happy with...
Last week, just for the fun of it, I used some of the STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner to rub the chrome pieces with it, and 1wk later, all trim pieces are still sparkling shiny like new!
I have no idea why this is, while I have used a ton of chrome-shining products in the past year, most of which ended up producing more haze on the trims.
I believe the main issue with the cloudiness is that the clearcoat slowly degrades and needs removal and reapplication, but it's not worth the effort or cost. At least for now I have a surprisingly decent solution that I'm happy with...
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