Polishing Chrome Plastic Hood Protector

[moledodge]

Hey guys I'm looking for some help here. I have a hood protector that looks great but has visible "specks" on it no matter how much I clean it. I don't know how to polish it since it's not exactly chrome metal. Here's a pic any ideas??


https://m.imgur.com/7YnHHB6

 

[daggertats]

the link doesnt work......if your talking about the chrome plastic one like i have i use car wax on it and it cleans it up great.

 

[moledodge]

Link should work now

 

[carl0]

You can try 0000 steel wool combined with a wax or sealant, though try a small spot first.

 

[brandonjansen]

I would definitely not use steel wool on that since it's not real chrome or metal. It's essentially a plastic coating on top of plastic.

Your best bet is going to be a clay bar. Clay bar it just as you would any painted panel on the truck and then throw some sealant or wax on it.

 

[AustinB]

You can try 0000 steel wool combined with a wax or sealant, though try a small spot first.

Hahaha! You troller, you. Steel wool is best for cleaning the inside of tinted windows, not plastic chrome.


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[AustinB]

Clay bar, windex, alcohol.... Anything. Did you buy it new? Could someone have applied wax over the spots?


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[Brian_Ram]

If it's above surface contaminants a clay bar will work. I would not use Windex or Alcohol though because it will remove any wax it comes in contact with. Most clay bar kits come with a lubricant that will work well. If you are not sure if its above surface put your hand in a plastic sandwich bag and lightly go over to see if you can feel it. You can also use a light polish like Meguiars Ultimate Polish. I've never had any problems with it on chromed plastic. It may be water spots in which case there are many water spot removers. When you finish with either put a couple good coats of wax and/or sealant on it.

 

[averageguy]

The pictures look like hard water spots. If that's the case, vinegar should take them off. If its bug residue I use turtle wax bug and tar remover on mine.

 

[rduchateau2954]

You can try 0000 steel wool combined with a wax or sealant, though try a small spot first.

DO NOT STEEL WOOL PLASTIC!! Use a clay bar, then wax it afterwards. The wax will help with bug guts.

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[rduchateau2954]

I would definitely not use steel wool on that since it's not real chrome or metal. It's essentially a plastic coating on top of plastic.

Your best bet is going to be a clay bar. Clay bar it just as you would any painted panel on the truck and then throw some sealant or wax on it.

This guy knows what's up

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