dulling of chrome on front end..

[Kingsy]

just bought a 96 xlt and i noticed that some of the chrome has lost its finish on the chrome above the grill. does ne 1 know if i could refinish this and if so, with what? thanks

 

[GaSouthern1]

that tends to happen, it is actually not chrome but a coating that they put on top of the plastic/fiberglass, whatever it is. You can get grilles off ebay for cheap, I would check there.

 

[Stephen]

Yeah its plated ABS plastic. Your only choice is going to be replacing the grille, that is unless its juct crud on the finish. In that case try a claybar or something like that.

 

[X~FACTOR]

Another option would be to get it painted body color. A monochromatic paint scheme is always good.

 

[Kingsy]

thanks.. i think i may paint it.. but does anyone have any paint recommendations? My X is dark green

 

[X~FACTOR]

Dark Green. You must go Dark Green. Monochromatic color is always cool.

 

[Kingsy]

what brand/kind of paint though? I've never painted anything on a car before