Claying Question

[2010sportbluefusion]

After a long cold winter I'm planning on claying my 2010 Fusion SEL this weekend using Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit and topping it off with a new coat of Gold Class. My question is, can chromed plastic be clayed without scratching or damaging the surface? The 2010 Fusion has a distinctive front grill and I want it to look its best too.

[Scoobie]

Re: Claying Question

My question is, can chromed plastic be clayed without scratching or damaging the surface?

That is a good question. I would say no, do not clay plastic, as damage could occur. Maybe someone more knowledgable than myself might say yes, go ahead and clay the chromed plastic grill, but unless someone who has done this before says it's ok, I would not do it.

I could be wrong. Someone else will chime in.

[CieraSL]

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Is this your grill?



If so, it's perfectly OK to go ahead and clay that. You can even wax it if you want to. You're not going to hurt it.

I've done grills like this on Honda Accords:


and clayed and waxed them no problem. I believe some people even use Hot Rims Chrome Polish on plastic chrome.

[yalerd]

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If you do, I suggest using a nice amount of QD or the lubricant you are going to use. This will prevent the clay from sticking and just gliding and remove the contaminants

[J. A. Michaels]

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I see no problem with claying. Just make sure you use plenty of lube.

[2010sportbluefusion]

Re: Claying Question

Is this your grill?



If so, it's perfectly OK to go ahead and clay that. You can even wax it if you want to. You're not going to hurt it.

I've done grills like this on Honda Accords:


and clayed and waxed them no problem. I believe some people even use Hot Rims Chrome Polish on plastic chrome.

Yes it is. I've waxed the grille and it really shines. I had a bottle of Turtle chrome polish left over and it stated on the back, do not use on plastic chrome, that's what prompted my question. I'll apply a good coating of detailer and start on a small area to be sure. Thanks for everyone's response so far, I'll post my results.

[Beach Bum]

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Why not clay a part that is painted and plastic ? Jeep Wrangler grills are painted plastic ?

[2010sportbluefusion]

Re: Claying Question

Question answered. The chrome looks great. I spent this morning claying and applying two coats of Gold Class. It looks as good as the day it rolled out of the showroom.