Re: Looking good

Posted by kevinpackard On 2023/8/28 23:07:40

I'm going to go against the grain here and recommend no steel wool, unless there is actual rust. I used 0000 wool with copious lubricant, and after careful observation I noticed that it had made some fine scratches in the chrome. My chrome was in rough shape, so maybe that was part of it.

I would use any sort of chrome polish and work it with microfiber pads/clothes. Looking at your picture, I think that the chrome will clean up just fine.

The stainless will really clean up nicely with the stick polish, but I worry about the paint next to it. You could tape it off, but I hesitate to put tape on original paint for fear that it could pull it off/damage.

For the paint, I would consider gently washing (two bucket) the car to remove all dirt and dust. Then clay bar with lots of lubrication. Followed by a really good waxing with something like Meguiar's or Mothers carnuba wax.

White walls do soap and water first, then if you need more consider a Magic Eraser. Bleche White can help if it's really bad.

-Kevin