NEO auto Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 I have 4 center caps that are in pretty good shape, but dirty. What would be the best way to clean them up without causing any damage?
Strokermjcomanche Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 Hand rub with medium compound and clean them with glass cleaner .
Jeep Driver Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 I thought you already did this some time ago? My concern with compounds is getting it into the plastics........you'll never get it out. Someone mentioned Never Dull............this is one of the few times it might be worth using.
NEO auto Posted April 5, 2019 Author Posted April 5, 2019 54 minutes ago, Jeep Driver said: I thought you already did this some time ago? My concern with compounds is getting it into the plastics........you'll never get it out. Someone mentioned Never Dull............this is one of the few times it might be worth using. I did have another set. I found these at a junkyard recently.
NEO auto Posted April 6, 2019 Author Posted April 6, 2019 18 hours ago, Strokermjcomanche said: I don't see any compound anywhere... Those look great! Did they look similar to mine before?
Strokermjcomanche Posted April 6, 2019 Posted April 6, 2019 20 minutes ago, NEO auto said: Those look great! Did they look similar to mine before? Yes , if yours are pitted badly ( can't see if they are ) it won't take the pits out .
abeb123 Posted October 17, 2024 Posted October 17, 2024 hi this is an old thread but what exact products did you guys use? i.e. what is medium compound and glass cleaner? I've got turbine caps too and want to get it right!
Dan Schachner Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 Bumping because I am also curious what medium compound is.
89 MJ Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 1 hour ago, Dan Schachner said: Bumping because I am also curious what medium compound is. Something like this. Doesn't need to be this exact product, but it would say medium cut on the bottle somewhere. I'd use that with a microfiber towel.
schardein Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 Just about any product advertised as chrome polish will work. Then it's a matter of masking off the painted area and repainting it, if desired. I've seen the painted area be a metallic gray color, or also black. Then if the center sticker is missing, you could order a replacement from https://3dcarstickers.com. They might not be an exact copy, but close enough for a daily driver.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now