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| martinef1963 |
 Dec 12 2006, 10:07 PM
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The Saga Continues...  Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Miami, FL, USA Member No.: 3,080 Region Association: South East States  |
I wanted to ask if anyone knows the best way to clean the plastic looking fog light grill? I am in the process of replacing the lenses and wanted to clean the grillz up, etc..
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| davep |
Dec 13 2006, 12:04 PM
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It depends on the state of the chrome. Actually, the plastic is copper plated, then nickel plated and finally chrome plated. The copper adheres to the plastic better (same for the steel bumpers and the alloy wheel lug bolts), and you may see a hint of blue corrosion. The nickel layer is the bright reflective surface. The chrome itself is almost transparent, and protects the nickel layer from going dull (like a nickel will in your pocket).
If the chrome is poor, then you may have to resort to painting the grilles. The grilles are placed where they are in harms way. I have a nice new set for show and a painted set for driving. |
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martinef1963 Fog Light Grill Dec 12 2006, 10:07 PM
rdauenhauer Fine steel wool and patience Dec 12 2006, 10:42 PM STL914 I had great success with tooth paste and my wife... Dec 13 2006, 11:55 AM martinef1963 I had great sucess w/ the a BRILLO pad - they look... Dec 24 2006, 05:56 PM
Pat Garvey
I had great sucess w/ the a BRILLO pad - they loo... Dec 24 2006, 08:39 PM Brent
I had great sucess w/ the a BRILLO pad - they lo... Dec 24 2006, 08:46 PM Pat Garvey
[quote name='Pat Garvey' post='837552' date='Dec ... Dec 24 2006, 09:18 PM mikez rattle can the damn things flat black..... Dec 24 2006, 06:24 PM markb Soak them for forever in Simple Green, then polish... Dec 24 2006, 07:51 PM Brent Y'all see that spray on chrome seen on "X... Dec 24 2006, 08:52 PM Qarl I see a speck of dirt! Dec 24 2006, 10:15 PM SGB that looks new, Pat. Newer than that actually. P... Dec 24 2006, 10:48 PM TINCAN914 Where can you get it Pat? Dec 25 2006, 12:16 AM Brent Any close ups of the said spray on chrome? Dec 27 2006, 02:17 PM |
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