?? Polishing / waxing rear Challenge grill ?? Tips???

I just leave mine au naturelle

 

If you're talking about the grill itself use Protectant 2001, it'll get rid if streaks and make it look nice and black.

 

I use WD40 on mine it protects the metal and leaves a gloss finish.

 

I use ordinary black colored polish. Apply it sparingly to avoid filling the holes with polish and it shines just like the rest of the car

 

There are several great products you can use such as Meguiar's Quick Detailer, Mothers Showtime Instant Detailer, Black Magic Wet Shine Spray Detailer. For easy and consistant coverage I apply with a sponge or wax applicator and buff with a micro cloth or soft terry cotton.

 

It should not be a matte finish; it should be just as shiny as the rest of the car. For some reason mine was in the same predicament. Every time I tried to wash the car, soap would stick to it... I am not sure why it lost its shine; it is powder coated and supposedly more durable than the body panel's paint.

You may want to experiment with it but it becomes a pain...If it doesn't work just have the dealer paint it. Good luck!

 

I think Graham's talking about shoe polish.......

 

Can't remember the last time I polished my shoes. When they get dirty I just buy some new ones. The last pair lasted me 3 years

Re polish; you won't be able to get it in the US but there's a chain of car accessory shops here called Halfords that sell their own brand cheap polish in some basic colours.

They do black, red , blue etc. They claim it gives a better shine because it's colour matched which is very doubtful because it's only cheap stuff but it does the job on my challenge grill

 

I would try some sort of quick detailer product that will not leave residue or a wax that does not dry to a white haze. Since the product is powercoated, it should be able to take wax with no issues.

 

Use a quick detailer on a Microfiber towel, WD40 and Finish 2001 are solvent based it will streak down on the paint and attract dust and grim and other crap.

 

I 'm sure the finish is matt black (flat black) My 348 grill looks black anodised.

Try Black Again or Back to Black. They are made for flat back trim and give a nice satiny gloss. Both are sold in auto part stores.