Revive Chrome Trims?

zeroy · 06-20-2023, 11:45 AM

Hi!

New here, what a great resource for BMW owner

I just got a 218i 1.5L Luxury model and the Chrome on the trims are very bad, I was wondering what is the best way to revive those without destroying them or the vehicle body!

Thanks in advance

Prince Thundernight · 06-20-2023, 12:19 PM

Is it actually chrome, or just aluminum? If the latter, then a quality metal polish will make light work of it.

John in VA · 06-20-2023, 01:38 PM

It's anodized aluminium. This is a common issue & often discussed on various BMW forums - try a "search" for some options. Good luck!

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Prince Thundernight Lieutenant 427 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M240i XDrive G42 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Tennessee (via UK) iTrader: (0)	Is it actually chrome, or just aluminum? If the latter, then a quality metal polish will make light work of it.
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John in VA Colonel 1282 Rep 2,471 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	It's anodized aluminium. This is a common issue & often discussed on various BMW forums - try a "search" for some options. Good luck! __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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