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Jun 19th, 2018, 22:17 | #1 |
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"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?
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Jun 19th, 2018, 22:50 | #2 |
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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.
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Cleaned mine with WD40 & it certainly made a difference
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Jun 21st, 2018, 21:56 | #4 |
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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.
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