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bumper & license plate polishing, how do I get them looking new again? |
914 RZ-1 |
Sep 22 2017, 05:49 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
How do I get the bumpers and license plate looking new again? What product do I use?
The license plates are in good condition, they just look faded and dirty. I want them least shiny and faded. I've looked into sites that offer restoring license plates and they charge way too much to fix plates that are not damaged but need of some sort of polishing. Thanks! |
mepstein |
Sep 22 2017, 08:01 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Aluminum foil and some water. Use it to polish the chrome.
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jsh |
Sep 22 2017, 10:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 11-November 13 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 16,631 Region Association: None |
How do I get the bumpers and license plate looking new again? What product do I use? The license plates are in good condition, they just look faded and dirty. I want them least shiny and faded. I've looked into sites that offer restoring license plates and they charge way too much to fix plates that are not damaged but need of some sort of polishing. Thanks! Polishing and waxing plates usually works, sometimes a coat of clear spray brings them back. Remember to mask tags |
Mark Henry |
Sep 23 2017, 08:42 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I've always found Autosol does a good job of cleaning chrome and leaving a wax like protective film. Also does a good job of hiding pinpoint rust and stops it from rusting more. Comes like a tube of toothpaste, each little dab does about a 1/4 of a bumper.
You can't really polish chrome, I'd call it more of a damn good cleaning. |
bandjoey |
Sep 23 2017, 11:45 AM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Aluminum Foil ???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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Mark Henry |
Sep 23 2017, 11:54 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Chrome for the tinfoil hat crowd (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
914_teener |
Sep 23 2017, 01:38 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,193 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Have them restored.
There are a lot of guys around that do it. |
mepstein |
Sep 23 2017, 02:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yes, I’m serious. Used it on my motorcycle pipes. Huge improvement. Google it. Attached image(s) |
914_teener |
Sep 23 2017, 02:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,193 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Aluminized coatings....been around for a while.
It's a tough crowd here sometimes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Ed_Turbo |
Sep 23 2017, 03:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
Use Quick glo. That stuff is awesome for chrome. Water and Aluminum foil is a quick fix fix but the rust will resurface again. Quick glo seals it and prevents the rust from resurfacing.
Do the job right the first time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Ed_Turbo |
Sep 23 2017, 03:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
I just read what you wanted to do. Quick glo is good for polishing also (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I also use Meguiars metal polish for motorcycles. That stuff works good too.
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