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Old 02-29-2012, 08:45 PM
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water spots on chrome

how do you guys get rid of the water spots on the chrome? i cant seem to get rid of them even if drying after a wash
Old 02-29-2012, 09:01 PM
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damp wet cloth or chamois right after a wash should do the trick, otherwise I'm sure some company has some type of product that should do the trick.
Old 02-29-2012, 09:05 PM
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Real chrome or plastic chrome? Coated or not? Try a vinegar water mix to remove the stains, then wax.
Old 02-29-2012, 09:18 PM
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I just washed mine yesterday and I got these extra soft microfiber cloths from Harbor Freight. If you have one near you check it out... Or go here http://www.harborfreight.com/microfi...f-2-68448.html . It's a 2 pack of white microfiber towels and it looks like really short faux fur... kinda like the material they use inside nice laptop sleeves. When I dried with this it broke up any water beads so there was not enough surface area for it to spot. I used a mild car soap and I washed and dried with these cloths. Worked great. Because they're white and sort of fluffy feeling I threw them in the washer on rinse & spin before using. They dry really easy, and wring out easily as well. I found maybe a dozen little white fibers on the car after I was finished, but I just blew on them and that took care of it.
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A Microfiber Cloth does the trick all the time for me, And if they're dried up I use a little glass cleaner. It Leaves no streaks very and shiny chrome
Old 03-01-2012, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ceb
Real chrome or plastic chrome? Coated or not? Try a vinegar water mix to remove the stains, then wax.
I've used the vinegar before with good results. Never tried it on "chrome" trim though.

I've noticed my wifes "chrome" around the windows has little rust like water marks in some spots. Will have to try and remove those this weekend.
Old 03-02-2012, 04:42 PM
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If vinegar doesn't work, rub some polish on the chrome.
Old 03-02-2012, 05:10 PM
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^I used turtle wax polish thing and it didnt work
Old 03-02-2012, 05:15 PM
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try cleaner wax. thats what i use on my wheel lips. careful not to get any wax on the black rubber pieces.
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Maybe something with a little abrasive like M205 should remove them. If that doesn't work get some M105.
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I know I'm kinda late but just came across this one and it touches on the vinegar technique....thought it might be worth..

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-photograph-gallery-144/tori-all-cleaned-up-my-2012-se-860054/
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