4 replies to this topic

[robminibcy]

hi all, I've just fitted some genuine stainless steel bumpers to my mini having got fed up with the nasty cheapo Chinese ones rusting a month!

 

the only problem is they don't have quite the same mirror finish of proper chrome. Are there any methods or products that can be used to get a more mirror like finish? Also what's the best method of cleaning. I used to use normal car shampoo then autosol metal polish.

[Carlos W]

hi all, I've just fitted some genuine stainless steel bumpers to my mini having got fed up with the nasty cheapo Chinese ones rusting a month!

 

the only problem is they don't have quite the same mirror finish of proper chrome. Are there any methods or products that can be used to get a more mirror like finish? Also what's the best method of cleaning. I used to use normal car shampoo then autosol metal polish.

 

autosol is very abrasive.

 

Have a look at meguiars all metal polish

[cal844]

I use Farecla G3 it gives a better, faster cut :) then autosol.... Polished BEFORE washing or once the car is dry

Edited by cal844, 19 March 2015 - 08:38 PM.

[ANON]

mop and some menzerna compound. don't buy into all the poorboys, meguiars overpriced hype

[Stu1961]

Believe it or not Johnsons Baby Oil is great for cleaning stainless, it's non abrasive, removes water marks/stains and is a great corrosion inhibitor (Stainless will rust if the surface is scratched or damaged) Used it a lot in the boat building industry for protecting polished stainless handrails/fittings.

Edited by Stu1961, 19 March 2015 - 09:40 PM.