"Old school" chrome cleaning - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TrainD5115 · 04-02-2005, 07:42 PM

After another harsh winter driving season in Ohio it's time to break out the SOS pads and get the funk off of the chrome. Just finished up the rims and bumpers and man, do those things work great. Make sure to thoroughly wash the chrome off with a mild soap and water solution when done. Dry it off and make sure you are wearing shades!

Mudder · 04-07-2005, 03:35 AM

I would clean my old chrome wheels like that then spay them with clear paint. Not as much shine but no rust for a long time.

Elsie72 · 04-08-2005, 08:36 PM

I've never tried S.O.S pads, but I know that a ScotchBrite pad does a good job on chrome, as well.

Mudder · 04-09-2005, 03:27 AM

I always used really fine steel wool.........

70c10swb · 04-09-2005, 03:40 PM

i like to use #0000

purple gas · 04-09-2005, 04:44 PM

Yup. 0000 steel wool and some windex. S.O.S. are just a little TOO soapy. I M O P.

04-02-2005, 07:42 PM	#1
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	"Old school" chrome cleaning After another harsh winter driving season in Ohio it's time to break out the SOS pads and get the funk off of the chrome. Just finished up the rims and bumpers and man, do those things work great. Make sure to thoroughly wash the chrome off with a mild soap and water solution when done. Dry it off and make sure you are wearing shades! __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

04-08-2005, 08:36 PM	#3
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	I've never tried S.O.S pads, but I know that a ScotchBrite pad does a good job on chrome, as well. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

04-09-2005, 03:40 PM	#5
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	i like to use #0000 __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

04-09-2005, 04:44 PM	#6
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Yup. 0000 steel wool and some windex. S.O.S. are just a little TOO soapy. I M O P. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

04-07-2005, 03:35 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I would clean my old chrome wheels like that then spay them with clear paint. Not as much shine but no rust for a long time.

04-09-2005, 03:27 AM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I always used really fine steel wool.........



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