Detailing with Chrome Trim - Honda Pilot

jsfofec · 08-16-2006, 09:34 PM

I'm going to be detailing my Pilot this weekend, but I was wondering about the chrome trim. The trim isn't really chrome, it's plastic that looks like chrome. When I polish and wax the car, should I put tape around the chrome trim and avoid it, or can I polish and wax it like the regular body paint?

CMasten · 08-16-2006, 11:51 PM

I just wax mine, but if your using a polish you will want to steer clear of the plastic parts. I think the wax helps protect it from the smog out here in LA but I think it helps against the elements in any part of the country.

jsfofec · 08-17-2006, 11:39 PM

That's what I figured, but I wasn't sure. I'll post a pic once I'm done!

08-16-2006, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
jsfofec Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 60 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Detailing with Chrome Trim I'm going to be detailing my Pilot this weekend, but I was wondering about the chrome trim. The trim isn't really chrome, it's plastic that looks like chrome. When I polish and wax the car, should I put tape around the chrome trim and avoid it, or can I polish and wax it like the regular body paint? __________________ '06 Nighthawk black 4WD EX-L with RES Chrome Bumper Garnish Chrome Exhaust Finisher Lower Trim with Chrome Garnish Crossbars Chrome Side Steps Chrome Door Mirror Covers Rear Splash Guards Auto Day/Night Mirror Cargo Tray Cargo Organizer Wilson Wongs' Deluxe Pad Set Moonroof Visor Air Deflector Garmin Street Pilot 2720 GPS

08-17-2006, 11:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
jsfofec Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 60 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's what I figured, but I wasn't sure. I'll post a pic once I'm done! __________________ '06 Nighthawk black 4WD EX-L with RES Chrome Bumper Garnish Chrome Exhaust Finisher Lower Trim with Chrome Garnish Crossbars Chrome Side Steps Chrome Door Mirror Covers Rear Splash Guards Auto Day/Night Mirror Cargo Tray Cargo Organizer Wilson Wongs' Deluxe Pad Set Moonroof Visor Air Deflector Garmin Street Pilot 2720 GPS

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08-16-2006, 11:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just wax mine, but if your using a polish you will want to steer clear of the plastic parts. I think the wax helps protect it from the smog out here in LA but I think it helps against the elements in any part of the country.

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