Meguiars Hot Rims Mag & Aluminum Polish?

Bump for your question because I would also like to have an answer.
Yesterday I was detailing a car and I wasn't able to remove the oxidation on the chrome trim.
See here:


Thanks.
 
i used flitz on chrome trim look


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TheGLL said:
Yesterday I was detailing a car and I wasn't able to remove the oxidation on the chrome trim.

Thanks.
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I don't think that's chrome. It looks like it could be stainless or anodized aluminum. What type of vehicle and where is it?
 
forrest@mothers said:
I don't think that's chrome. It looks like it could be stainless or anodized aluminum. What type of vehicle and where is it?
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Indeed it's not real chrome ( don't know how to call it ) it's aroud all the windows on a 2004 Volvo XC90.

Like this:
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I tried with PB Trim restorer, APC 10:1, Menzerna PO203...nothing was working. :(
Thanks. :dblthumb2:
 
I'd lean towards anodized aluminum. Since that's a thin plating, you 'll need to be careful not to damage it.

If it's water spots, try white vinegar. If you want to try polishing it, try a chrome polish instead of an aluminum polish.

If the anodize is failing, the only proper fix is to replace or reanodize the trim.
 
forrest@mothers said:
I'd lean towards anodized aluminum. Since that's a thin plating, you 'll need to be careful not to damage it.

If it's water spots, try white vinegar. If you want to try polishing it, try a chrome polish instead of an aluminum polish.

If the anodize is failing, the only proper fix is to replace or reanodize the trim.
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Thanks a lot! :props:
 
you also need to be careful as alot of the newer trim looks like chrome, but actually plastic underneath. I protect all with sealant since new, and seems to be easier than repair/replacement.
 
^^ Good to know, thanks.

It's my cousin's SUV and I think he never washed his SUV in 4 years...
The wheels were horrible.
 
TheGLL said:
^^ Good to know, thanks.

It's my cousin's SUV and I think he never washed his SUV in 4 years...
The wheels were horrible.
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Now that would have been a cool test for Poorboys Spray/Rinse product. Its darn stout ...
 
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