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Originally Posted by jarekkaraban' post='1047441' date='Nov 4 2009, 09:31 PM
How do you guys clean the chrome around the windows? Mine looks oxidized, kinda like permanent soap scum.
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I removed it and installed shadowline.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1047540' date='Nov 4 2009, 08:38 PM
I removed it and installed shadowline.
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='1047542' date='Nov 4 2009, 11:39 PM
And that's the best way I know of cleaning the chrome around the windows!!
You and Calvin lol Trouble makers! 
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Do you have any polishes for paint or metal?
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Originally Posted by jarekkaraban' post='1047441' date='Nov 4 2009, 09:31 PM
How do you guys clean the chrome around the windows? Mine looks oxidized, kinda like permanent soap scum.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='1048877' date='Nov 6 2009, 11:54 AM
It's simple. Remove it and throw shadowline on there. Makes the car look sporty and hides the ugly lines of the E60.
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Hit up the auto parts store and look for some Eagle One metal polish, should come in a small tub.
However, make sure to do a spot test before doing the whole thing. I'm not 100% sure how that will affect the trim, but I'm sure it will be fine.
However, make sure to do a spot test before doing the whole thing. I'm not 100% sure how that will affect the trim, but I'm sure it will be fine.
