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    How to really make chrome on wheels, grill, and bumpers really shine

    I drive a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. I would like to get the chrome on my wheels, grill, and bumpers (front and rear) to really shine. How would I go about doing this?

    Here is the style of truck I have:



    I think the wheels are chromed (stainless?) steel. The center caps and piece on the grill are (chromed?) plastic. The bumpers are chromed (stainless?) steel.

    If it is necessary to find out exactly what each piece is, I would be happy o do that if someone could point me towards a way to find that information out.

    What would be the best approach t trying to get these chrome pieces really shining again?

    Thanks and again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

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    Re: How to really make chrome on wheels, grill, and bumpers really shine

    PB metal polish or pro polish will do wonders on all those surfaces. You want to use a chemical based polish not one with any grit like the SSR lines
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    Re: How to really make chrome on wheels, grill, and bumpers really shine

    i`m with beemerboy...ProPolish is really good

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    Re: How to really make chrome on wheels, grill, and bumpers really shine

    You can also use some sealant on them to give them better bling and protection.

    PB wheel sealant would be my choice
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    Re: How to really make chrome on wheels, grill, and bumpers really shine

    Quote Originally Posted by Beemerboy View Post
    You can also use some sealant on them to give them better bling and protection.

    PB wheel sealant would be my choice
    +1 on what BeemerBoy said, I used PP with a wool pad and followed it with a coat of PB wheel sealent and it produced an ULTIMATE shine!!!

 

 

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