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Charger_Pete · Apr 1st, 2006, 05:35 AM

Any advice on what is the best chrome polish to use on the Mrs' new Cooper? I think the Autoglym chrome polish is for use on metal only and advises against using it on chrome covered plastic.

Thanks a lot and here is a pic of the new Cooper convertible:

Cheers

Pete

Redwytch · Apr 1st, 2006, 07:33 AM

I use old fashioned AUTOSOL, its been around for ages, I remember stacking it on the shelves at work when I started with Halfords in 1988, but it is very mild and suitable for plastic chrome, and does a good job with minimal effort, plus it is relatively inexpensive!

For the rest of the car I use AUTOGLYM, so price isnt an object for me when it comes to looking after MINI, but quality is!

kbartlett · Apr 1st, 2006, 07:47 AM

just use a polish cloth or a cloth u use to clean glasses. i have loads of chrome on my car and that does the trick nicely inside and out and u dont have to worry about putting chemicals on that may ruin it.

give it a go!

neilgj · Apr 1st, 2006, 08:00 AM

Never Dull. Does a great job.

BlackMiniMac · Apr 1st, 2006, 08:11 AM

I use autoglym glass polish on my chrome bits, sounds weird but it works.

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Rakey · Apr 1st, 2006, 11:45 AM

I wouldn't recommend any polish other than maybe a plastic trim cleaner, as if an abrasive (which most metal chrome cleaners are) is used on plastic chrome it will dull it down and remove the finish

Hyper Active · Apr 2nd, 2006, 05:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackMiniMac

I use autoglym glass polish on my chrome bits, sounds weird but it works.

I don't think thats weird at all, I use autoglym fast glass cleaner as well

. Does a very nice (quick) job too

Apr 1st, 2006, 05:35 AM	#1
Charger_Pete Mini 2 Slap Head Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Coventry Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 426 Offline	Chrome Polish Any advice on what is the best chrome polish to use on the Mrs' new Cooper? I think the Autoglym chrome polish is for use on metal only and advises against using it on chrome covered plastic. Thanks a lot and here is a pic of the new Cooper convertible: Cheers Pete

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Redwytch Having a Mini Adventure!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 595 Offline	I use old fashioned AUTOSOL, its been around for ages, I remember stacking it on the shelves at work when I started with Halfords in 1988, but it is very mild and suitable for plastic chrome, and does a good job with minimal effort, plus it is relatively inexpensive! For the rest of the car I use AUTOGLYM, so price isnt an object for me when it comes to looking after MINI, but quality is! 2005 Cooper Redwytch's Raving's Redwytch's Website Was It You?

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Apr 1st, 2006, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
kbartlett kIMBerLEY Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reading Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 22 Offline	just use a polish cloth or a cloth u use to clean glasses. i have loads of chrome on my car and that does the trick nicely inside and out and u dont have to worry about putting chemicals on that may ruin it. give it a go!

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neilgj MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 11:32 AM Posts: 58 Offline	Never Dull. Does a great job.

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BlackMiniMac Caution!! Girl Racer!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Sea Side Local Time: 07:32 PM Posts: 148 Offline	I use autoglym glass polish on my chrome bits, sounds weird but it works. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Good girls are just bad girls who haven't been caught yet.

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Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 2,214 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BlackMiniMac I use autoglym glass polish on my chrome bits, sounds weird but it works. I don't think thats weird at all, I use autoglym fast glass cleaner as well . Does a very nice (quick) job too

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