Salt is the enemy

the.wong.kid · #1 01-20-2010, 01:03 PM

So i pulled a noob move and forgot to remove my license plate frame from the car when it snowed...so in all cases the salt residue got to it and basically left a layer of black darkened spots...it doesn't seem like it ate the chrome/polished silver/whatever the coat is...because i managed to scrape some off, but a lot of labor to do so. just wondering if anyone knows how to get this crud of, much appreciated

TomieG · #2 01-20-2010, 05:11 PM

Try some vinegar. If that doesn't work then try some oven cleaner. Be careful though that is some very serious stuff.

55fanatic · #3 01-20-2010, 06:06 PM

a clay bar and clay lube will work for you... it will take some time though

buzztt · #4 01-20-2010, 06:23 PM

after you clean it i would suggest buying a can of clearcoat and putting a few coats on it so you dont have to worry about it again

the.wong.kid · #5 01-20-2010, 11:10 PM

thanks for the help, much appreciated!

the.wong.kid · #6 01-22-2010, 08:57 PM

hey pete, thanks for the advice about the clay bar, did wonders. but in the ends the salt got to the chrome plating....