Chrome trim restorer?

Banzai_Joe · 4 Mar 2023 at 14:21

Hi all,
Can someone recommend a product that helps restore chrome trims on my pug black 3008 SUV GT (2017).
I would imagine there is a mix of chrome (metal) and chrome coated plastic(?)
Whenever I clean the car, regular cleaning products don’t seem to restore the chrome and as the car is black and a GT it has quite a few chrome accents on it.

So, advice appreciated

Janesy B · 4 Mar 2023 at 23:19

Is it plastic or metal? Normally you can polish them.

Banzai_Joe · 5 Mar 2023 at 08:16

Janesy B said:
Is it plastic or metal? Normally you can polish them.

Err…..I do mention in my OP that I think it’s a mixture of both.

Janesy B · 5 Mar 2023 at 08:32

Banzai_Joe said:
Err…..I do mention in my OP that I think it’s a mixture of both.

Sorry reading isn’t my strong suit. You can try a light polish like AG Super Resin, or you might need a metal polish but test it on a bit that isn’t easily visible first.

jpaul · 5 Mar 2023 at 20:10

I've used meguiar 83 on a DAP for metal polishing ... if you have a dremel with a buffing pad that could work to provide a bit more oomph on intricate areas
maybe put some ceramic or other coating on it once done, to give it ongoing protection against oxydation.

Banzai_Joe · 6 Mar 2023 at 16:11

Ended up buying some autoglym metal Polish.
Give it a whirl I suppose.

MrRockliffe · 6 Mar 2023 at 16:24

Banzai_Joe said:
Ended up buying some autoglym metal Polish.
Give it a whirl I suppose.

Just be careful with the amount of polishing you do.

Start with a good clean, if you haven't done so already, before polishing

Banzai_Joe · 6 Mar 2023 at 18:57

Will do mate, thanks

CaptainRAVE · 6 Mar 2023 at 18:59

Depends what the material is.

Could try some rapid detailer with some clay or polish. If metal AG metal polish is relatively gentle. Autosol is your best bet, it’s much more effective. If plastic you could remove the chrome quickly, if metal it’ll be more resilient, but not bullet proof. Chrome plated plastic could quickly lose its costing whatever you do.

DB_SamX · 6 Mar 2023 at 23:49

I've successfully used Autosol on chrome details.

rare · 6 Mar 2023 at 23:53

I would be shocked if there were actual metal chrome on a 3008. I would be very careful with plastic chrome trim, you can damage it quite easily. Have you got any pictures of the condition of it?

Rroff · 7 Mar 2023 at 03:42

rare said:
I would be shocked if there were actual metal chrome on a 3008. I would be very careful with plastic chrome trim, you can damage it quite easily. Have you got any pictures of the condition of it?

Yeah - was a EV-R customised pickup for sale at the dealer I use quite a bit where the custom plastic chrome trim looked really naff after someone had gone at it with polishing and it was all flaked showing the surface underneath. Also looked like they'd also rattle canned some chrome bits mat black when it was originally done and looked like it was peeling off from being pressure washed which I'd have been rather annoyed at given the cost of having it customised.

bobuk · 7 Mar 2023 at 10:24

Light clean wit a brillo pad