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OEM chrome colored plastic grill

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by 89vision, Oct 14, 2017.

  1. Oct 14, 2017 at 7:10 PM
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    Hey guys, whats the best way to get this clean? Any go-to products you know of.
     
  2. Oct 14, 2017 at 7:19 PM
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    Yeah, I detailed the truck last weekend. I read through all the links and threads you've posted and followed them to a T. I spent about $300 on Amazon buying all the stuff you've recommended and the truck looks great, except for the grill. I washed it with Chemical guys citrus and then used VRP but it just doesn't look right. It looks almost hazy and I was curious if there was a better way to get it looking good.
     
  3. Oct 14, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    I would say this first, but since you've done that and it's still hazy, something else is going on. Post some pics.
    Didn't recognize that was WE steve's post at first, different avatar threw me. :)
     
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    I get used to peoples avatars..........stop changing them and messing with my head. :annoyed:

    Lol, almaboy has angels av in his sig........that really messes me up sometimes. :facepalm:
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2017 at 7:30 PM
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    We'll do. It said 'plastic' so I figured why not. Your new avatar through me too, haha. Thanks for the help, as always! My truck is looking better than ever thanks to this forum and you guys, especially you Wareagle
     
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    I used Chemical guys White Light, then Jet Seal on the truck and it looks great. Should I use both of those on the chrome too, or just the sealant?
     
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    I don't use anything on my chrome grille. Wash and dry only.
    20171014_172341.jpg
     
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    I bought a menagerie of microfiber towels, a foam blaster, soap, wax, sealant, applicator pads, wheel brushes and a new pressure washer from Harbor Freight.
     
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    That grill is clean Tundrafan!
     
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  11. Oct 14, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    Yeah, that looks like something oily got on it. Will it wipe off with a damp microfiber towel?
     
  12. Oct 14, 2017 at 7:46 PM
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    Yes and no, it just moves the haze around. I'll just re-wash it tomorrow, I think I'll try the Jet Seal, see what that looks like.
     
  13. Oct 14, 2017 at 7:48 PM
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    Might as well try the Jet Seal on another spot before you rewash, that way if you don't like it, you don't have to re-rewash.
     
  14. Oct 14, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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    Indeed!
     

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