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Chrome roof rail cleaning.
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 10:48 pm
by TiTony
Hi,
Anybody got an idea of the best method to clean the chrome roof rails on my 02 Avant? They have started to look cloudy and would like to get them back to looking good.
Cheers,
Tony
RE: Chrome roof rail cleaning.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 7:39 pm
by S7iFFLER
i bought some autosol, the non-scratch mirror stainless polish and it ay touching it, anyone else got something that works....i heard rubbing tinfoil on the surface works...have yet to try lol
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 5:44 pm
by TiTony
Cheers mate,
That'll give me something to try this weekend then!
Tony
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:03 pm
by madcjd
Did you have any success with cleaning the rails?
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:54 pm
by TiTony
Yeah,
Tried the autosol which did make them shine but they're still a bit too cloudy for my liking so will have to source a new bit of advice if anyone has got it?
They are, as the rest of the car, actually in good condition so a bit gutted that they are looking cloudy.
Any ideas?
Tony
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:46 pm
by RS6-SteveV
Tony,
Dont ask how I found it out, but white vinegar worked wonders to get the shine back into mine.
Just be careful if you've waxed the car recently, as it'll strip it off.
I found it works best putting a generous amount onto a clean cotton cloth and then rubbing them down.
Steve
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:16 pm
by TiTony
Cheers for the tip.
Was a bit disappointed with the autosol so will give it a try at the weekend.
Tony