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Offline 73c10Shorty

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cleaning chrome plated plastic center cap
« on: February 05, 2009, 10:46:15 am »
Hey guys, does anyone know how to clean chome plated plastic center caps? I'm trying to sell my old wheels and the center caps look horrible. There's obviously some scratches which won't come off, but there is also this brownish looking film. Any ideas? Thanks for the help!

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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: cleaning chrome plated plastic center cap
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2009, 12:10:31 pm »
Steel wool and chrome cleaner
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Re: cleaning chrome plated plastic center cap
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2009, 12:21:38 pm »
Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a shot.
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Re: cleaning chrome plated plastic center cap
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2009, 02:38:06 pm »
That worked like a charm. The caps look good as new. Thanks again!
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: cleaning chrome plated plastic center cap
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2009, 03:39:19 pm »
glad to hear
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Offline ccz145a

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Re: cleaning chrome plated plastic center cap
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2009, 07:38:02 am »
Post a pic!
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Re: cleaning chrome plated plastic center cap
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2009, 10:11:05 am »
I don't know if this picture does it justice. The change was remarkable.
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Re: cleaning chrome plated plastic center cap
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2009, 10:12:54 am »
SOS pads work really well too
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Re: cleaning chrome plated plastic center cap
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2009, 03:33:53 pm »
sweet!
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