List of Chrome Parts

earwicker7 · 06-13-2009, 11:58 AM

I just bought a bottle of chrome polish and was wondering if someone had a list of all the parts that are chrome so that I don't miss any... sometimes you get that "chrome-like" stuff that doesn't respond well to the polish.

nogoodname · 06-13-2009, 12:03 PM

there really isnt much chrome besides the emblems

front emblem, rear emblems, steering wheel emblem

Modshack · 06-13-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname007

there really isnt much chrome besides the emblems

front emblem, rear emblems, steering wheel emblem

And they are just chrome plated plastic. You really don't need chrome polish anywhere on a Z...

nogoodname · 06-13-2009, 04:22 PM

^^ yeah, they're chrome plated plastic

chrome parts such as bumpers and trims were in the 70's-80's........now it's gone

earwicker7 · 06-13-2009, 10:41 PM

So what's the scoop with chrome plated plastic? Is it safe to use chrome polish on it?

I used some on the tailpipes, as they sure look chrome-y. Seems to polish them up pretty well.

Actually, now that we're on a similar topic... is the stuff that wraps around the dashboard and doors leather or pleather? My guess is (fairly low quality, unlike the seats) leather, but it doesn't seem to absorb leather polish like most leather does, so I could be wrong.

m4a1mustang · 06-13-2009, 10:49 PM

Don't use a chrome polish on the plating.

As for the doors/dash... not even leather at all. Just soft-touch textured material.

Chan Chee Hoe · 06-14-2009, 12:45 AM

Only the exhuast pipe tip can be polished.

molamann · 06-14-2009, 02:38 AM

The dash/doors material doesn't seem to soak up anything so all I really do is just dust em off with a microfiber towel.

earwicker7 · 06-14-2009, 11:55 AM

Thanks guys! I'll just try some basic ArmorAll on the dash... maybe that will make it look a little better.

m4a1mustang · 06-14-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earwicker7

Thanks guys! I'll just try some basic ArmorAll on the dash... maybe that will make it look a little better.

Armorall stinks. Do not use.

Just use a damp cloth to wipe it down and then a dry cloth to dry it off.

nogoodname · 06-14-2009, 12:45 PM

what about Turtle wax ICE that they have for interiors

Modshack · 06-14-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Armorall stinks. Do not use.

Just use a damp cloth to wipe it down and then a dry cloth to dry it off.

Yup...Armorall is junk. If you use anything use Vinylex or Aerospace 303 protectant.

KageZ · 06-14-2009, 06:29 PM

While we are on the topic of cleaning supplies...I remember my 03' 350 being a huge pain in the *** as far as cleaning the doors and plastics inside. Used all sorts of "products" but always looked streaky and greasy...more opinions...is a damp towel the way to go on the new z's?

BanningZ · 06-15-2009, 05:27 AM

Boo to Armorall. That stuff is just worthless use Meguiar’s or Vinylex instead and Microfiber cloths.

earwicker7 · 06-15-2009, 11:54 AM

What's up with everyone slamming Armorall... I like the way it looks and it makes it really easy to know which parts need touch up... when it starts to lose the shine, it's time to do it again.

Are there any non-subjective reasons not to use it? IE, it damages certain types of finishes?

06-13-2009, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
earwicker7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 265 Drives: 09 370Z (maxed out) Rep Power: 15	List of Chrome Parts I just bought a bottle of chrome polish and was wondering if someone had a list of all the parts that are chrome so that I don't miss any... sometimes you get that "chrome-like" stuff that doesn't respond well to the polish.

06-13-2009, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Don't use a chrome polish on the plating. As for the doors/dash... not even leather at all. Just soft-touch textured material. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-15-2009, 05:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Boo to Armorall. That stuff is just worthless use Meguiar’s or Vinylex instead and Microfiber cloths. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

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06-13-2009, 12:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	there really isnt much chrome besides the emblems front emblem, rear emblems, steering wheel emblem

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ yeah, they're chrome plated plastic chrome parts such as bumpers and trims were in the 70's-80's........now it's gone

06-13-2009, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
earwicker7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 265 Drives: 09 370Z (maxed out) Rep Power: 15	So what's the scoop with chrome plated plastic? Is it safe to use chrome polish on it? I used some on the tailpipes, as they sure look chrome-y. Seems to polish them up pretty well. Actually, now that we're on a similar topic... is the stuff that wraps around the dashboard and doors leather or pleather? My guess is (fairly low quality, unlike the seats) leather, but it doesn't seem to absorb leather polish like most leather does, so I could be wrong.

06-14-2009, 12:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Only the exhuast pipe tip can be polished.

06-14-2009, 02:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	The dash/doors material doesn't seem to soak up anything so all I really do is just dust em off with a microfiber towel.

06-14-2009, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
earwicker7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 265 Drives: 09 370Z (maxed out) Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys! I'll just try some basic ArmorAll on the dash... maybe that will make it look a little better.

06-14-2009, 12:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	what about Turtle wax ICE that they have for interiors

06-14-2009, 06:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
KageZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 33 Drives: 09 370z Yellow M/T Rep Power: 15	While we are on the topic of cleaning supplies...I remember my 03' 350 being a huge pain in the *** as far as cleaning the doors and plastics inside. Used all sorts of "products" but always looked streaky and greasy...more opinions...is a damp towel the way to go on the new z's?

06-15-2009, 11:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
earwicker7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 265 Drives: 09 370Z (maxed out) Rep Power: 15	What's up with everyone slamming Armorall... I like the way it looks and it makes it really easy to know which parts need touch up... when it starts to lose the shine, it's time to do it again. Are there any non-subjective reasons not to use it? IE, it damages certain types of finishes?