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Discussion in '360/430' started by scoobyc, May 6, 2009.

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  1. scoobyc

    scoobyc Rookie

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    #1 scoobyc, May 6, 2009
    Mine could do with a good clean but i'm worried if i polish it, it will take forever and a day to remove the white polish from the holes. Seen a previous post on here where the owner was using a porter cable (which i have) to buff it up but it didnt mention what polish/cleaner fluid he was using. Any help greatly appreciated, sc.
     
  2. GCalo

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    #2 GCalo, May 6, 2009
    You sure do not want to use polish on it.

    The engine heat will bake the wax and it will look awful!
     
  3. rbf41000

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    #3 rbf41000, May 6, 2009
    I used to clean mine with Maguires exetrior trim spray
    Works well on the black grills and underside of rear also.

    Russell
     
  4. brokenarrow

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    #4 brokenarrow, May 6, 2009
    I took mine off and had it powdercoated following an attempted cleaning job. If it looks bad, just take if off and get it recoated. If you attempt to polish and wax it, you'll have an absolute mess on your hands, and any results will fade in weeks.
     
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  6. GCalo

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    #6 GCalo, May 6, 2009
    Very good suggestion.

    I am doing the same.
     
  7. brokenarrow

    brokenarrow F1 Rookie

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    #7 brokenarrow, May 6, 2009
    It still looks great. I strongly suggest you go with a brighter, shinnier black than is stock because the heat will actually fade it very quickly to what would be stock. And I would say I am there now.

    Cheers~
     
  8. GCalo

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    #8 GCalo, May 6, 2009
    Certainly understandable why it's called a "Challenge" grille!
     

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