Now, mix two parts of vinegar to one part of water and spray it onto the chrome item. I have some waterspots on the grille of the wifes 4Runner that I would like to remove safely without damaging the finish. First, grab an empty spray bottle, vinegar, water, a rag, and a paper towel. Reply Reply Author. It really isn't too bad, just looks like there are water spots on the trim that won't rub off. I’ve heard you can use crumpled aluminum foil and it won’t scuff the surface but I haven’t personally tried it yet so I recommend trying it in an inconspicuous place first if you do (and report back to me on the results so I can know for sure!!) Thank you kindly in advance, Mike C Wayne, New Jersey. Water marks on chrome trim. Duke147. Water stains on plastic trim . Discussion. Saturday 8th February 2020. ... Hard Water Spots on Chrome Trim - Can`t seem to remove. I am not going for this, they are defected and feel they should fix it. 61 posts. What to use to clean it? A few notes: chrome is a soft metal so if you have rust or hard to remove stains DON’T use steel wool or anything like that on it. I washed the car earlier this week and when i dried the car it was still there I went to advance auto parts today and looked for what they had and I came back with mother's chrome polish, which is apparently suppose to clean and protect the chrome trim. Any chrome surfaces actually consist of an extremely thin layer of chrome plated onto another material. There’s nothing like owning a black car in the Southwest or Florida… you can just look at it and it’ll get water stains. I have found a lot of helpful info on this forum but cant seem to find any product recommendations for plastic chrome polishing. Just purchased an '07 CLS 550, unfortunately it seems to have water/acid rain stains on the chrome trim around the doors/windows. Reply Reply Author. Discussion. GeorgeMokka. how to remove water spots & stains from your car Water spots are easy to see on any car’s paint finish or glass, especially on those with dark or black paintwork. Hey guys, My 09 accord is 2 weeks old and it seems that there are hard water spots/stains on the chrome trim which seems not clean. My 2017 ATS chrome window trim has water spots and the Dealer said not under the bumper to bumper warranty. If your paint still looks like the lunar surface after you’ve just washed it, you’ve got a bad case of hard water. Regardless of what that other material is, from plastic to steel to aluminum, this chrome plated is what needs to be addressed when the time comes to clean it. Original Poster. I've tried several test spots using different compounds and glass cleaners, but with no luck. What do you use to clean a chromed plastic pieces on a car? For the glass, DP glass polisher has worked wonder, but the chrome trim is in bad shape. Follow these steps to learn how to quickly remove water spots and prevent future water spots from occurring in the future. In this video, we learn how to remove water spots from chrome. 625 posts ... Is it "plastic chrome" or the proper chrome that no-one seems to use these days. Original Poster. can someone help me with information to get them to take the responsibility. Use the rag to wipe off the mixture, then continue to spray on … This ruins the paint of your car and is a pain in the ass to deal with. 12 months. For example on my 04 Jaguar the front grille in made of plastic, however it has a chrome look to it or is chromed. This is one of the hardest surfaces to get water stains off of, but it can be done easily. Hi Mike, and thanks for the (common) question. I am working on a BMW with decent paint, but my guess is that it sat on a dealers lot for quite a while because the chrome trim and glass are covered with water spots.