Haze on chrome grille?

[454cid]

This is a used grill I've had in storage for quite some time, is there anything I can use to get this haze off or is it permanent?

I already hit it with mean green, a brush and pressure washer to get rid of the dust and mouse blood.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

I used Brasso liquid polish on the grille in my Burb, a couple of years ago. Didn't scratch it, shined it up really good. I was surprised how well it worked, just used an old T shirt to apply it and another one to rub it out.

 

[Frank Enstein]

Turtle Wax is slightly abrasive and it adds a layer of protection. I would try that first before the Brasso.

The grille is vacuum metalized plastic, and there is generally a clear coat on top, so you want to be very gentle.

 

[454cid]

Turtle Wax is slightly abrasive and it adds a layer of protection. I would try that first before the Brasso.

I already have Mother's Cleaner wax, would that be along the same lines?

The grille is vacuum metalized plastic, and there is generally a clear coat on top, so you want to be very gentle.

I had no idea there was a clear coat.

 

[Cadillac Bob]

1- hot hot hot water
2- really good microfiber towel
3- elbow grease but not too much
4- let dry then clay bar it so it’s cleaner than naked eye can see
5- spit shine it
So using different chemicals sometimes isn’t good but some good ole regular steps can get you where you want to be clay bar can be tricky if you don’t already know how to! Get you a synthetic clay bar at AutoZone griots garage one and I think it comes with speed shine which is lubricant to clay bar. An spit is what really shines up chrome imo best but it needs to be already nice basically spit shines it up not rid of contaminates and remember that piece and some others aren’t real metaled chrome but plastic chromed so keep that hugely in mind. But once you get it to a place your happy with you need keep it clean even on top of a car wash and clean it even if everything else is dirty to prolong your brightness. Sounds lil crazy I know but take a look at my ride and my methods speak for themselves!!

 

[Frank Enstein]

I already have Mother's Cleaner wax, would that be along the same lines?



I had no idea there was a clear coat.

I don't know if there is one for sure. I would try Cadillac Bob's method first. Always go least aggressive first. If that doesn't get goo results then try the Mother's Cleaner Wax. I didn't know you already had the good stuff!

 

[454cid]

Used Mother's cleaner wax today. It helped some. but not fantastic.... whatever, I installed it.

I've had new TYC lights and reflectors waiting for this project for a few months. I did have to trim one of the reflectors slightly. I just ground down and edge with my grinder. I thought one of the TYC corner lights was way out of wack, because it was no where near fitting, and then I realized I had the one from the opposite side. I guess when I initially opened the boxes months ago, I put them back in the wrong boxes, since today I laid everything out by side, ahead of time.

I had to take the turn signals out again after I got everything together, I realized the corners weren't working. They've always been a little flakey. On one side I just pulled the bulb and turned it around, the other side needed a new bulb. I looked through my bulb stash and found a Stanley 194 from I don't know where.... could be older than the truck.

Those screws feel like they're 10 miles long when using a regular screw driver. The factory screws don't seem to fit my Craftsman screw driver very well, but I don't think a GM vehicle would use JIS.

Before installing the grille, I sprayed the core support and everything attached to it with Greased Lightning and then pressure washed it. The engine was already decently clean, so that got hit with just water. After drying with an electric leaf blower, I sprayed the core support with Blaster's new Fluid Film competitor. The engine got sprayed with my 10 year old can of CD2 Engine Detailer that's almost gone now.

 

[Donald Mitchell]

Mothers then wax. Your truck looks good!

 

[VIKING_MECHANIC]

Brake cleaner.

And I'm not joking. I used some brake cleaner on the rear bumper that I put on my C1500 that I got from the pull n' pay. There was a lot of caked on dust and dirt from sitting at the salvage yard for so long.

Let's be honest: If there is any damage that could occur, it has already occurred. These bumpers are 20+ years old. Unless it's been sitting in climate controlled room for it's entire life, it has some sort of surface damage.

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[454cid]

Brake cleaner.

And I'm not joking. I used some brake cleaner on the rear bumper that I put on my C1500 that I got from the pull n' pay. There was a lot of caked on dust and dirt from sitting at the salvage yard for so long.

Let's be honest: If there is any damage that could occur, it has already occurred. These bumpers are 20+ years old. Unless it's been sitting in climate controlled room for it's entire life, it has some sort of surface damage.

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Your bumper is steel and much more durable than a plastic grill.