Chrome polish
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From: OH
Only if your chrome is neglected and needs the higher abrasive content of many CP`s
Road Warrior
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From: Woodlands, MB, Canada
Generally, chrome doesn't oxidize or go dull on its own. As such, you don't have to coat it with a wax to keep is shiny. Not like you need to do with paint. On my chrome trim areas, I just use a damp cotton cloth followed by a polish with a dry cloth.
For hot areas, like on the engine or exhaust/muffler, you can get dust, road grime and other stuff baked on. In that case, a chrome polish makes sense. They contain a lot of solvent that can dissolve the crud. Personally, I use Nevr-Dull for the engine and exhaust. It's a slightly abrasive wadding soaked in a solvent. Works great for taking stuff off the pipes. http://www.nevrdull.com/
For hot areas, like on the engine or exhaust/muffler, you can get dust, road grime and other stuff baked on. In that case, a chrome polish makes sense. They contain a lot of solvent that can dissolve the crud. Personally, I use Nevr-Dull for the engine and exhaust. It's a slightly abrasive wadding soaked in a solvent. Works great for taking stuff off the pipes. http://www.nevrdull.com/
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From: SE Michigan
for the most part, chrome is easy to clean and i've used a number of different products
Nevrdull was a go to, but I've lost that loving feeling....it leaves a film and it takes a lot of work to get it off
regardless of what i use, I'm never satisfied that I get all of the cleaner off so regardless of what I used, I follow up with a clean microfiber dampened with a prep spray....if i were sealing it, i'd do this anyhow....but i just don't like to seal chrome....it's frikken chromium....it looks amazing, and it's pretty damn stout
Nevrdull was a go to, but I've lost that loving feeling....it leaves a film and it takes a lot of work to get it off
regardless of what i use, I'm never satisfied that I get all of the cleaner off so regardless of what I used, I follow up with a clean microfiber dampened with a prep spray....if i were sealing it, i'd do this anyhow....but i just don't like to seal chrome....it's frikken chromium....it looks amazing, and it's pretty damn stout
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From: SE Michigan
to be honest, i don't think windex is a whole lot different than the prep I use,,...evaporates quickly, easy to leave streak free, and cleans and dissolves things like polishing lubricant residue, finger prints, etc.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: Squamish, BC
Last few years I have been using Blue Magic on all my chrome and it cleans up really easy, leaving a great shine. Smells like it causes brain damage, so work quickly.
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Agree, Blue Magic is good. But be careful with it around the black engine parts because it will leave a mark that is difficult to get off. As mentioned, a little goes along way.
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