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how can I remove water spots from my 08 chrome grille. thank you
 
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this stuff is amazing....well worth the money

 
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okay i was talking about water spots on the chrome grille.
 
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I've had luck with just simply waxing what little chrome parts remaining on my truck when it comes to water spots. That's even dealing with the super hard water out here in NM.
 
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yeah you can just wax it or just go out to an autoparts store and buy some blue magic metal polish
 
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The grille is probably chrome over plastic, not true metal chrome.
 
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yep its plastic coated in chrome plating. wax should work though, or 3M polish / rubbing compound
 
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If its just water spots it should just buff out with QD. Now if its etched into the chrome thats an entire different story. Wax will cover it but you'll need something stronger to totally remove it.
 
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I use this product to get hard in bug guts off the emblems and the grill...

 
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I used Vinegor and water in a spray bottle to get the water spots off my windows and it worked great! It might work for the grille.
 
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