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Mister · 03-23-2007, 07:47 PM

I'm looking from some advise on improving the look of the various silver trim pieces in the interior of my 41-year old Oldsmobile. Over the years, many different chrome-like surfaces, both metallic and plastic, have corroded, and lost their original gleam.

I would prefer "elbow grease" solutions over "replace" solutions or anything that requires partially disassembling the interior. Here are a few examples:

For more of the ugly details, you can see the original photos here: https://people.creighton.edu/~cjw84423/Car/

I know I'm not the only one here who doesn't think the "weathered look" is stately when it comes to automobiles. What have you all done to restore your car's interior luster?

Mister

03-23-2007, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mister Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 51	Restoring interior shiny parts (with pictures) I'm looking from some advise on improving the look of the various silver trim pieces in the interior of my 41-year old Oldsmobile. Over the years, many different chrome-like surfaces, both metallic and plastic, have corroded, and lost their original gleam. I would prefer "elbow grease" solutions over "replace" solutions or anything that requires partially disassembling the interior. Here are a few examples: For more of the ugly details, you can see the original photos here: https://people.creighton.edu/~cjw84423/Car/ I know I'm not the only one here who doesn't think the "weathered look" is stately when it comes to automobiles. What have you all done to restore your car's interior luster? Mister