Fog Light Grill, Nasty Looking |
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Fog Light Grill, Nasty Looking |
martinef1963 |
Dec 12 2006, 10:07 PM
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The Saga Continues... Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Miami, FL, USA Member No.: 3,080 Region Association: South East States |
I wanted to ask if anyone knows the best way to clean the plastic looking fog light grill? I am in the process of replacing the lenses and wanted to clean the grillz up, etc..
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davep |
Dec 13 2006, 12:04 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,195 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
It depends on the state of the chrome. Actually, the plastic is copper plated, then nickel plated and finally chrome plated. The copper adheres to the plastic better (same for the steel bumpers and the alloy wheel lug bolts), and you may see a hint of blue corrosion. The nickel layer is the bright reflective surface. The chrome itself is almost transparent, and protects the nickel layer from going dull (like a nickel will in your pocket).
If the chrome is poor, then you may have to resort to painting the grilles. The grilles are placed where they are in harms way. I have a nice new set for show and a painted set for driving. |
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