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Satin chrome trim cleaning

jp4par

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I noticed the satin chrome trim doesn't come clean with my Turtle Wax Express Shine i use for the paint. Does anyone know of a good cleaner to use?
 

this other thread also had staining issues with the chrome trim when using wax. The solution was to buff the wax off.
 

this other thread also had staining issues with the chrome trim when using wax. The solution was to buff the wax off.
Yeah I saw that thread. I'm just talking about proper cleaning to get dirt and bugs off. My Telluride has the trim on the front as well as around the windows. I figure I'll be spending time cleaning bugs off of it quite a bit.
 
Maybe clay bar is more effective if you can’t get it off with a quick detail cleaner spray? There are cleaners that are specifically advertised as bug remover sprays. Never tried them though.
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i had been wondering about this too, @jp4par until i did my 1st big clean this week ...

i found my trusty old Sprayway glass cleaner (sparingly) + microfiber did the trick, on both the satin chrome trim as well as all the high gloss plastic; win-win.
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Mine is doing it too. I've only had it for a month. The dealership is putting in a claim with KIA to see if they'll do anything about it.
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Mine is doing it too. I've only had it for a month. The dealership is putting in a claim with KIA to see if they'll do anything about it.

I would be surprised if Kia replaces a trim piece for you after you put cleaning products on it that caused it to stain.
 
Do yourself a favor. Once you get it cleaned, remove all wax from your vehicle, then coat the whole thing, including this trim, with a Ceramic Coating. You’ll not have this challenge again.
 
Do yourself a favor. Once you get it cleaned, remove all wax from your vehicle, then coat the whole thing, including this trim, with a Ceramic Coating. You’ll not have this challenge again.
Which one would you recommend? Experience with DIY or installed? Looking to do ours myself. Thanks
 
Which one would you recommend? Experience with DIY or installed? Looking to do ours myself. Thanks

The two easiest I've personally used are:

CarPro Quartz
Blackfire Pro

If someone is good at following directions, to include the paint prep process (metal remover, clay bar, polishing), it is difficult to screw up their application. Then, even if you do mess up the application as I did in two spots on my first attempt, it is easy to take down a high-spot with a quality polish. The main challenge is taking the time to do a small section at a time, watch for it to flash (looks like an oil rainbow on water), and wiping off the excess once it flashes. If you wait too long to remove it, the coating will be thicker in that place than others. Your eye may notice the texture change, especially at particular viewing angle. However, it won't harm your paint.
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Appreciate that. I was already looking at the carpro quartz but have never heard of blackfire. I'll check it out. Paint prep is definitely key with the stuff. Thanks
 




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