Whats safe and how to polish chromed plastic...

Ford 460 crew · Nov 6th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Hi,

Have a 95 Cadillac DeVille thats needing some stains polished uot of the chromed plastic moldings around the outside panels and doors. The stains are sort of like a pale yellow, translucent mildew from storage. What can I use that won't harm the plastic (or the light chrome coating) but brighten up the chrome. Any suugestions will be great. Thanks!!

Crew

JimboB5 · Nov 6th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Crew, I've used regular polish for chrome and aluminum - in a tube ( paste ) on chromed plastic and had no problems... even filled in some scratches. I can find it if you need a brand name, but would assume any such polish would be as good.

Ford 460 crew · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Thanks!!!

JimboB5, makes sense, since the paste polishes don't seem to have any liquified petrolium based chemicals (they should be there but not liquid). Have you tried the stuff on gold plated ornaments?

Thanks for the recommendation, I have four brands at hand (including Meguires), all liquid.. ARGHHH!!! So, I'll have to go buy some tommorow..

Cheers!!!

Crew

roushstage2 · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:33 PM

NXT All Metal Polysh works very well, if you have some of that on hand. As for use on anything gold plated, that is going to be something that would need to be addressed with the manufacturer of the product. Each one is different.

JimboB5 · Nov 7th, 2009, 02:43 AM

No problem; I've never dealt with gold-plated... I'd go with Roush and check with maufacturer on the gold-plated stuff. Good luck.

Bunky · Nov 7th, 2009, 06:40 AM

I use a cleaner wax on chromed plastics - cleans and protects nicely in one step.

Ford 460 crew · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Thanks guys!!!

Tried the one in the yellow bottle (safe for clear coat wheels, soooo should be safe on plastics) which cleaned just great, but left a hazy look, then finished it with Meguires chrome polish. The chromed plastic moldings and grill look new, perfect. Thanks for all the recommendations.
Note:
I did read on the label of one of the chrome polishes I have around that stated "Do not use on plastics". Always read the labels to be on the safe side.

Cheers,

Crew

Nov 6th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#1
Ford 460 crew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aguada Puerto Rico USA Posts: 13 Rep Power: 2	Whats safe and how to polish chromed plastic... Hi, Have a 95 Cadillac DeVille thats needing some stains polished uot of the chromed plastic moldings around the outside panels and doors. The stains are sort of like a pale yellow, translucent mildew from storage. What can I use that won't harm the plastic (or the light chrome coating) but brighten up the chrome. Any suugestions will be great. Thanks!! Crew

Nov 6th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#2
JimboB5 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gainesville, Fl. Posts: 95 Rep Power: 2	Re: Whats safe and how to polish chromed plastic... Crew, I've used regular polish for chrome and aluminum - in a tube ( paste ) on chromed plastic and had no problems... even filled in some scratches. I can find it if you need a brand name, but would assume any such polish would be as good.

Nov 6th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#3
Ford 460 crew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aguada Puerto Rico USA Posts: 13 Rep Power: 2	Re: Whats safe and how to polish chromed plastic... Thanks!!! JimboB5, makes sense, since the paste polishes don't seem to have any liquified petrolium based chemicals (they should be there but not liquid). Have you tried the stuff on gold plated ornaments? Thanks for the recommendation, I have four brands at hand (including Meguires), all liquid.. ARGHHH!!! So, I'll have to go buy some tommorow.. Cheers!!! Crew

Nov 6th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#4
roushstage2 Local Roush Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Jackson, CA Age: 22 Posts: 3,026 Rep Power: 221	Re: Whats safe and how to polish chromed plastic... NXT All Metal Polysh works very well, if you have some of that on hand. As for use on anything gold plated, that is going to be something that would need to be addressed with the manufacturer of the product. Each one is different. __________________ Tyler C. MOL Mustang Enthusiasts

Nov 7th, 2009, 02:43 AM	#5
JimboB5 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gainesville, Fl. Posts: 95 Rep Power: 2	Re: Whats safe and how to polish chromed plastic... No problem; I've never dealt with gold-plated... I'd go with Roush and check with maufacturer on the gold-plated stuff. Good luck.

Nov 7th, 2009, 06:40 AM	#6
Bunky 大家好 Late Bloomer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 308 Rep Power: 7	Re: Whats safe and how to polish chromed plastic... I use a cleaner wax on chromed plastics - cleans and protects nicely in one step. __________________ Al

Nov 7th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#7
Ford 460 crew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aguada Puerto Rico USA Posts: 13 Rep Power: 2	Re: Whats safe and how to polish chromed plastic... Thanks guys!!! Tried the one in the yellow bottle (safe for clear coat wheels, soooo should be safe on plastics) which cleaned just great, but left a hazy look, then finished it with Meguires chrome polish. The chromed plastic moldings and grill look new, perfect. Thanks for all the recommendations. Note: I did read on the label of one of the chrome polishes I have around that stated "Do not use on plastics". Always read the labels to be on the safe side. Cheers, Crew

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