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How can I remove pitting and scratches from exterior metal trim?
I have an old car with lots of stainless trim around the windows and metal exterior door handles. Can I remove the fine scratches and pitting, or do these items need to be replaced?

Asked by: BigBlock

User type: Enthusiast

Asked on: January 30, 2010 14:06

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M-gear
Motor8rMatt
User type: Enthusiast
Posted: about 1 month ago
You should be able to remove most of the pitting and fine scratches from stainless and chrome with a good polish. Try Meguiar's Hot Rims (or something similar) and lightly rub with super fine #0000 grade steel wool.

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Meguiar's Hot Rims chrome polish.

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