How to Distinguish Between Real Chrome & Aluminium Trim from Plastic Imitaions

[imported_aqua]

Hi



I have been receiving some Audi´s but I am not able to distinguish between chrome & aluminium trim and plastic imitations.



I am afraid of using chrome & aluminium polish on that surfaces.



What can I do



Thanks in advance for your advise.

[imported_Luster]

Chrome will have a true "mirror-like" finish.



High-polished aluminum will have a bit more of a "yellowish" finish rather than mirror.



"Plastic Chrome" is called vacuum-metallizing and can be detected by tapping your finger-nail on the surface. It has an obvious plastic tone to it.



For both chrome and Hi-po aluminum, I use Mothers Billet Metal Polish. Best stuff I ever used.



For Vac-metallized surfaces, I use Eagle 1 20/20 glass cleaner.

[imported_aqua]

Thank you Luster!