Chrome trim

Albee

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Any ideas? Most of the 'chrome' trim around windows is showing signs of 'water' spots, leaving 'milky'stains. I pretty sure the trim is only plastic with some sort of anodised finish, but would like to know a 'safe' way to remove these marks? So far I've tried nothing, and am awaiting the forum!!
Cheers 4 now
ps. i don't suppose this would be covered by MB corrosion warranty? (2014 car)
 

John Laidlaw

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First 'home' remedy would be vinegar, try 1 part to 2 parts water to begin and apply with a paper towel- rinse off then buff. There are more specific car type solutions from Meguairs etc., but worth trying the cheap way first.
I doubt very much MB would cover this on the corrosion warranty
 

vtaylor78

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E350 CDI Coupe C207 2010 \ SLK 250 R172 2011.
Any ideas? Most of the 'chrome' trim around windows is showing signs of 'water' spots, leaving 'milky'stains. I pretty sure the trim is only plastic with some sort of anodised finish, but would like to know a 'safe' way to remove these marks? So far I've tried nothing, and am awaiting the forum!!
Cheers 4 now
ps. i don't suppose this would be covered by MB corrosion warranty? (2014 car)

Really annoying this, I've tried all sorts and nothing will remove these marks.
It's a fault and MB will not acknowledge it, I've considered getting them wrapped.
 

A.J.

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UnMerc - 2020 VW Polo 2.0t GTi Plus, DSG. Flash Red, Traditional VW GTi Tartan seat trim.
Really annoying this, I've tried all sorts and nothing will remove these marks.
It's a fault and MB will not acknowledge it, I've considered getting them wrapped.
I thought about getting just the trims across the top of the doors on my old W204 and that was quoted at £250 !! Plus they weren't an easy fit either. IE the door mirrors had to come off !!
 

John Laidlaw

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I'll be getting a quote next week to have all my chrome wrapped black so I'll share that with you for interest...
( I'm also getting a cost for camouflage wrap too but that's just a 'notion'- doubt I'll do that!)
 

Frosty149

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W207 '63 E350 coupe amg sport
I'll be getting a quote next week to have all my chrome wrapped black so I'll share that with you for interest...
( I'm also getting a cost for camouflage wrap too but that's just a 'notion'- doubt I'll do that!)
Jungle or desert?
 

umblecumbuz

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Go to 'mercedessource' on Youtube (or google it).
There you will find, among a wealth of hints and tips, a video showing how to retore the 'chrome' trim around doors, windows, etc. on Mercs.
 

vtaylor78

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Great find that there's loads of info on there.
The bloke sounds like the yank from the Enterprise car rental add.
 

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