Maintaining classic car exterior chrome trim  is a must  when it comes to at least preserving and  at best to  emphasise the integrity and appearance of the vehicle.

While chrome on a classic  car can be a blessing, if not correctly maintained, it can also be a curse. This metal is readily contaminated by a variety of contaminants. Watermarks, rusting, scratching, and overall dullness are the common problems in maintain classic cars chrome exterior fitting.

The procedures involved in maintaining a classic cars chrome are simple and require little in the way of specialist equipment. 

Avoid at all costs  using harsh chemicals or abrasives on chrome, as these will inevitably cause irreparable  damage  to the chrome's finish. 

Chrome should be treated differently than paintwork on your vehicle. The first step is to regularly wash and clean the chrome's surface. The ideal method is to use a microfiber cloth and soapy water.

After cleaning the chrome, thoroughly dry it to ensure that no water or detergent remains on it. This could easily result in watermarks that are impossible to erase in the future.  

While hand washing is usually very effective, sometimes a mark or two can be left   on the car , it is possible to scrub that, using  a gentle hand off course. that the wash did not remove. If that's the case, a cleaning pad, slightly more abrasive than a cloth, could do the job of removing tougher stains from chrome- and  in a secure manner.

If your metal has any tar or fallout, it's time to break out the tar remover. This will quickly remove tarmac that has become trapped on the chrome as well as road debris. If you need more power, a combination of a microfiber towel or, if need be, a magic sponge will do the job. .

If  the chrome trim appears to be either faded, scratched, marked, or otherwise worn, the combination of metal polish and cloths and cleaning pads will  need to be called into action.  

The normal procedure in polishing chrome trim requires two dry microfiber cloths- the first to apply the metal polish to one and gently work it into the chrome. Once stage one is completed it is recommended to leave it to it rest for a few minutes before wiping away the excess polish with the next cloth.

This simple procedure should be more than enough to bring about a substantial improvement in the appearance and feel of the car's chrome. If results are not satisfactory or if the chrome was in especially bad shape, it might be necessary apply the metal polish twice for maximum outcome.

A handy tool to have around in general, and especially when applying metal polish to chrome.  Using a machine polisher on chrome will make for a much smoother surface with fewer scratches and lots of shine.

Water stains on your car's chrome are unsightly, and you will undoubtedly want them removed from your pride and joy. This is best accomplished with a metal polish and a small machine polisher.

Most people will not have access to a machine polisher, and for them the good news is that removing water stains can be done without one. You may be shocked to learn that a magic sponge can help remove water spots. Those who work by hand will, of course, need to be much more cautious with this technique because magic sponges can be extremely abrasive.

Those water spots, on the other hand, will vanish with a light brush. Just remember to use light pressure, and if the worst happens, get a polishing pad and buff out any tiny scratches that may have occurred during this procedure.

Once  the classic car exterior  chrome is shining  like new, the next stage is to   safeguard the shine for as an extended period of time as possible.

To preserve the shiny surface, a sealant should be applied to the chrome that will keep it looking good for a long time.

Sealants that are effective can vary from basic wax to a ceramic coating- all of them available either online or at any accessory shop.  Applying sealants will help to keep chrome appearing cleaner for much longer while  providing protection  from everything that UK or European roads can throw at it.

Most car care experts will tell you the importance of  using sealants after polish as chrome is a fragile substance, and if  damaged, is expensive and complicated to repair.

If the vehilce's chrome trim is not exposed to the elements and the car is kept in storage most of the time, cover it to prevent dust and dirt to accumulate, that way it will make cleaning and maintaining them easier.

Maintaining exterior chrome trim is a crucial step in keeping a classic car looking its best.