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Old May 1, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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i cleaned all my chrome work up in my bay with autosol metal polish, is come up really well but do i leave it as it is or go over it with wax or some sort of polish??
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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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autosol is a no-no with chrome really due to the harsh abrasive grit within the cream. Chrome is a very soft material and such abrasive can leave scratches and swirls all over it! I always use AutoGlym's Super Resin Polish which has a lot softer abrasive.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by saph cos rob
i cleaned all my chrome work up in my bay with autosol metal polish, is come up really well but do i leave it as it is or go over it with wax or some sort of polish??

use the meguiars metal polish in green tub mate its spot on you can get it from halfords

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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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i use peek metal polish its realy good stuff
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meguiars metal polish is the business mate try it out its only about a tenner you will be surprised with the results
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Old May 2, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Marshin
i use peek metal polish its realy good stuff

was talking to a metal polisher about this stuff & its all they recommend as it also leaves the metal with a layer of wax on

autosol a big no no tried it on a bit of chrome plate lying about & it stripped the chrome right off in no time

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Old May 2, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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ok cheers for the advise guys!
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Sealing the finish is very important, as it will help to prevent oxidation from setting in again, thus reducing the need for future polishing. On bright metal under the bonnet we favour Blackfire Wet Diamond All Metal Sealant, as it a high temperature resistant formula that has proven itself to be very durable. It is also superb on exhaust tips and split rims too, and has given us around four months of protection per application on our own cars. More details here...

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