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Old 07-14-2009 | 12:00 PM
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Cleaning the grille

For those who kept the chrome grille, how do you keep it clean with all the splattered bugs and dirt?

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Old 07-14-2009 | 12:10 PM
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soap, water, and elbow grease!
Old 07-14-2009 | 01:17 PM
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Sounds good!

You know, my ex-mother in law recommended using windex on sinks (in the kitchen) to make stuff very bright and shiny, any idea if it's a good trick for this chrome grille?
Old 07-14-2009 | 02:13 PM
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i use a terry cloth and aerosol glass cleaner...it takes the water spots off and shines it quite nicely...also use it for the trunk lid.
Old 07-14-2009 | 02:23 PM
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A nice coat of carnauba wax after cleaning with soap/water does the trick for me.
Old 07-14-2009 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by YetiTL
For those who kept the chrome grille, how do you keep it clean with all the splattered bugs and dirt?

Thanks!

You know it's not really chrome, right? ....it's just painted plastic. Anyways, I use Meguir's detail spray....works great. It helps a lot, though, that my grill has a clear bra on it.
Old 07-14-2009 | 05:21 PM
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I use Meguiars quik detailer and a microfiber cloth.
Old 07-14-2009 | 05:57 PM
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You know it's not really chrome, right? ....it's just painted plastic. Anyways, I use Meguir's detail spray....works great. It helps a lot, though, that my grill has a clear bra on it.
Yeah, I went to clean it and it seemed evident it was plastic, the overall feel isn't very chrome-like.

Thanks for the tips!
Old 07-14-2009 | 11:20 PM
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it is not chrome! Use regular car washing soap, not dawn or anything not meant for cars.
Old 07-14-2009 | 11:48 PM
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I use BUG...its in a Green Spray Bottle..works well.
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