I ordered some of this from the auto detail supplies site and rec'd it yesterday. I tried it out this morning, after I washed my truck and boy let me u tell this stuff leaves a shine on my chrome bumpers like I have never seen before.

I don't have any pics now, because it rained here today . Not a heavy rain, just a steady sprinkle, so no pics.

Will try and get some later.

But as far as this product goes, it gets a nice from me.

 

I use it on my chrome bumpers all the time, it is a really good product and easy to use.

 

Glad it worked out for you. I may have to try it on my toolbox...
BTW- Approximately what does this stuff cost, and how easy was application/removal? Thanks.

 

I also use the NXT All Metal Polysh on my chrome bumpers, with great results.

I think it's roughly $6 a can and application and removal could not be easier.

 

Sweet. Maybe I'll pick up a can...
Thanks for the speedy response...

 

How does it work, or is it recommended, on polished aluminum?

 

I got mine from ADS for $5.49, it shined up my stainless exhaust tip very nicely...

Good stuff!

 

Yes, you can use it on polished aluminum.

I believe you can use it on pretty much any uncoated metal.

 

What about the OEM chrome wheels on a 2003 F-150 Sport...

aren't these clearcoated chrome??? I think there's some sort of coating on them, b/c they don't feel like any other king of chrome I've felt, and they seem to have a clear layer on top of them, if you look closely...But it may just be an illusion...

OR...am I a complete idiot and these are polished aluminium or something...???

Thanks

 

Most of Ford's wheels, across their product lines, have historically been clear coated wheels.

If this is the case, I don't recomend any type of 'metal' product on them -- treat them like paint.

A simple test... get a tiny 'blot' of a metal polish on a 100% cotton terry towel... very small blot. Work it in a VERY light motion on a spot on a clean wheel. Even better, if you can test it on the INSIDE of the wheel, go that route.

If you get a dark coloring on the towel, odds are that your wheel either is not clear coated or that the clear coating has failed. Use common sense if it's the latter of the two.

If you get NOTHING on the towel, it's probably clear coated and you should probably consider going with something that is less abrasive and offers more protection.

RP

 

awesome. Thanks RP. (so if the clearcoat is fine, I should wax the wheels just as if they were any body panel??? If so, easy maintenance for me!!!)

 

Treat it like paint if you get no darkening of the towel.

 

I've waxed my bumpers with Meguiars before. Has anyone else done this?

 

Waxed, yes. I've done the whole 3 step...every time I detail or wax the rest of it, the bumpers get done. Then again, I have painted bumpers (The XL trim package.) I presume you either have the XLT or lariat or something to that effect...ie: chrome bumpers.

But if I had chrome bumpers, I would do as you have done (I think this is what you mean), and use the NXT metal polysh on them. Aside from that, I don't think normal wax would adhere to chrome very well, unless it was clearcoated. But, RP will surely be able to provide the insightful eye to this matter.

 

Yes I've waxed my bumpers with Meguiars wax before. Either the wax or the metal polish will work fine. I think their All Metal Polysh cleans the chrome up better than just a wax though. I usually polish my chrome bumpers with the All Metal Polysh and then go over them with NXT wax for some added protection.