"Chrome strips under windows"

cbee · Jun 19th, 2018, 22:17

Cleaned the Good Lady's XC60 the other day, first time I've used a clay bar and it has come up like new.

The only bits that let it down are the I assume, stainless steel trims under the side windows. I tried various types of polish and cleaners but they are still hazy.

A friend also has an XC60 and he has the same trouble. Anyone know how to shine them up please?

4x4 · Jun 19th, 2018, 22:50

Doubt they are stainless steel, more likely anodised aluminium so almost impossible to get back to looking new. Don't be tempted to remove the anodising with abrasive cleaners as this would leave the aluminium exposed to the elements and it can/will deteriorate. Polish with a good quality car polish that contains a light cutting compound and wax is about as much as you can do, it will make a slight difference but won't make it perfect.

Stone Free · Jun 21st, 2018, 20:07

Cleaned mine with WD40 & it certainly made a difference

cbee · Jun 21st, 2018, 21:56

Thank you gentlemen,

I've tried the polish so will give the WD40 a go at the weekend.

The chrome strips near the bottom of the doors are a different material and they have come up like new.

hancym · Jun 22nd, 2018, 12:01

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-...3242753&rt=rud

Jun 19th, 2018, 22:17	#1
cbee VOC Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2024 11:39 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ruislip	"Chrome strips under windows" Cleaned the Good Lady's XC60 the other day, first time I've used a clay bar and it has come up like new. The only bits that let it down are the I assume, stainless steel trims under the side windows. I tried various types of polish and cleaners but they are still hazy. A friend also has an XC60 and he has the same trouble. Anyone know how to shine them up please? __________________ XC60 D5 SE Lux Manual. Silver

Jun 19th, 2018, 22:50	#2
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:19 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Doubt they are stainless steel, more likely anodised aluminium so almost impossible to get back to looking new. Don't be tempted to remove the anodising with abrasive cleaners as this would leave the aluminium exposed to the elements and it can/will deteriorate. Polish with a good quality car polish that contains a light cutting compound and wax is about as much as you can do, it will make a slight difference but won't make it perfect. __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Jun 21st, 2018, 20:07	#3
Stone Free VOC Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 14:12 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Llanddulas	Cleaned mine with WD40 & it certainly made a difference __________________ 2013 63 VOLVO XC60 2.4 D4 SE LUX NAV AWD 161 BHP

Jun 21st, 2018, 21:56	#4
cbee VOC Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2024 11:39 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ruislip	Thank you gentlemen, I've tried the polish so will give the WD40 a go at the weekend. The chrome strips near the bottom of the doors are a different material and they have come up like new. __________________ XC60 D5 SE Lux Manual. Silver

Jun 22nd, 2018, 12:01	#5
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-...3242753&rt=rud

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