Cloudiness on chrome trim (E39 BMW)

[JoshE]

Any idea what I could use to remove this cloudiness on the chrome trim of a 2001 BMW 5 series?

I've tried the usual stuff such as Meguiars Metal Polish, Brasso, Metal T-Cut and nothing will budge it.

 

[yellowbelly]

You used metal polish and T-cut on chrome, there's your problem.

 

[JoshE]

:S Its never seen any metal polish or t-cut... I just tried them today to see if either would remove the marks.

 

[scotty2hotty81]

That should come off with a bit of elbow grease, it's gone that way due to car washes, I find most the Mercedes I work are damaged in the same way.

 

[JoshE]

That should come off with a bit of elbow grease, it's gone that way due to car washes, I find most the Mercedes I work are damaged in the same way.

Thought it might be a common issue, although its been owned by my dad from new and never been through a car wash, just washed by hand weekly.

 

[scotty2hotty81]

It's more the shampoos/chemicals they leave a residue that tarnishes chrome and glazed window trims.

 

[JD]

You need a chemical cleaner (unless its fucked). Try Werkstat Prime.

 

[JoshE]

Tbh its most probably past the point of return, just thought it worth asking anyway.

 

[Gally]

You need a chemical cleaner (unless its fucked). Try Werkstat Prime.

Boooooom! It's needs a chemical cleanser not abrasive. See here... http://www.whitedetails.co.uk/index.php?id=88

Aston Martin grille.

 

[danielkennedy91]

I had a friend with his 206, he used plain white toothpaste and a lot of elbow grease. worked really well.

 

[yellowbelly]

I had a friend with his 206, he used plain white toothpaste and a lot of elbow grease. worked really well.

​Thats exactly how I brush my teeth also, thanks

 

[JD]

​Thats exactly how I brush my teeth also, thanks

You got there before me. Although I've gone one step further and use a Dual Action*;

*100% true story

 

[yellowbelly]

Why I oughta