Body/Trim: - Window chrome trim - Page 2

BlueDevil · May 14th, 2020, 07:06

Any info on how that trim is removed? Some pics perhaps, like a guide, or a video?

drjarmin · May 14th, 2020, 07:15

I tried with some 2000 last weekend. Didn't come up as bright as expected and a lot of effort for small results.

If you have a better experience pls share. Thx

Dastardly Diesel · May 14th, 2020, 10:18

No, not tried it myself, was just an idea. Mine are still in decent condition, probably because the car has never been more than 2 weeks without a proper clean so the opportunities for the chemicals in the dirt to react with UV and cause damage has been removed.

Effort wouldn't put me off, it's not like I'm going to work or have anything pressing to do right now.

drjarmin · May 14th, 2020, 10:49

Mine are 6 years old and quite tarnished. Car is cleaned weekly but sunlight etc probably much harsher here.

Fred69 · May 14th, 2020, 11:05

Not the same car but kinda shows the potential hassle in removal and fitting.

https://youtu.be/2R4nORsWA6s

After trawling through this forum and reading multiple threads on this issue dating back to 2016 I’ve come to the conclusion that there isn’t one, lol. A lot of people are saying it’s an aluminium trim with a clear coating on it so metal polishes (some say WD40) are a waste of time. They’ll probably make it look shiny because it’s just basically cleaning the clear lacquer. Hmmm..

May 14th, 2020, 10:18	#13
Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	No, not tried it myself, was just an idea. Mine are still in decent condition, probably because the car has never been more than 2 weeks without a proper clean so the opportunities for the chemicals in the dirt to react with UV and cause damage has been removed. Effort wouldn't put me off, it's not like I'm going to work or have anything pressing to do right now. Last edited by Dastardly Diesel; May 14th, 2020 at 12:24.

May 14th, 2020, 07:06	#11
BlueDevil Member Last Online: Today 12:08 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Zagreb	Any info on how that trim is removed? Some pics perhaps, like a guide, or a video?

May 14th, 2020, 07:15	#12
drjarmin Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hong Kong	I tried with some 2000 last weekend. Didn't come up as bright as expected and a lot of effort for small results. If you have a better experience pls share. Thx

May 14th, 2020, 10:49	#14
drjarmin Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hong Kong	Mine are 6 years old and quite tarnished. Car is cleaned weekly but sunlight etc probably much harsher here.

May 14th, 2020, 11:05	#15
Fred69 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2021 15:10 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Folkestone	Not the same car but kinda shows the potential hassle in removal and fitting. https://youtu.be/2R4nORsWA6s After trawling through this forum and reading multiple threads on this issue dating back to 2016 I’ve come to the conclusion that there isn’t one, lol. A lot of people are saying it’s an aluminium trim with a clear coating on it so metal polishes (some say WD40) are a waste of time. They’ll probably make it look shiny because it’s just basically cleaning the clear lacquer. Hmmm..

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