[Shiny]

I can't justify the cost of plating my front bumper but how do I make it look as good as it can?

Is something like Chemical Guys Heavy Metal Polish and a buffer a reasonable approach or are there better options?

So far, I used steel wool, then Blue Magic Metal Cream and a terry cloth bonnet on a small buffer. I don't feel like it was aggressive enough but honestly don't know what can be expected.

There are lots of scratches and some dings, but the plating is still mostly intact, although "hazy" in some places and that's what I'm hoping could be improved. For example, here is a "sticker ghost" that clearly indicates degradation in the "exposed" area:



I've also got some scratches with exposed steel and I'd like to keep any rust from growing. I'm guessing a coat of wax could do this...

Thanks for any suggestions

Mike