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LawMan02 · 03-04-2008, 06:39 PM

I have some small spots of surface rust appearing on the grill of my GMC. Is there a correct way to remove the rust without damaging the chrome? Once removed I'm sure that if I keep it polished it would prevent it from coming back. Any help is appreciated. Randy

sneakysnake · 03-04-2008, 07:08 PM

The best way I have found is a SOS pad. Dont get carried away by pressing to hard and try to rub in a back and forth motion to prevent swirling.Then use a good polish.

**LockDoc** · 03-04-2008, 07:21 PM

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There was a post a while back about a product someone used the worked good. I think it was in a spray bottle. I'll see if I can find the post....

LockDoc

suville · 03-04-2008, 07:47 PM

0000 steel wool and PB Blaster, WD40 works too! SOS pads are too coarse and will scratch chrome spray some on the rusty area and let it soak this is where PB works best if its on a vertical surface soak a rag and cover the rusty areas and then cover the soaked rag with saran wrap to hold the solvents in buff it off with the wool then a good chrome polish.

*Shane* · 03-04-2008, 07:59 PM

A wad of aluminum foil and some Coca Cola ... seriously, try it before you laff.

463 · 03-04-2008, 11:32 PM

by far AUTOSOL polish is the best i have used link: http://www.partridges.uk.com/catalog...oducts_id=1328 Nevr-dul not to bad link: http://www.vikingmagic.com/?nd=full&key=285

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-04-2008, 11:58 PM

coca cola and foil kicks a##! this stuff really works!!!!!!!!!!!!!

also navel jelly, wont harm chrome but will take all the rust off. i used it to clean up an old pan head chopper that sat outside for 25 years. it worked miracles!

LawMan02 · 03-05-2008, 01:59 AM

Thanks guys. I love the old "homegrown" ideas best. I'll give them a try and will report back.

03-04-2008, 06:39 PM	#1
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Rust removal from chrome I have some small spots of surface rust appearing on the grill of my GMC. Is there a correct way to remove the rust without damaging the chrome? Once removed I'm sure that if I keep it polished it would prevent it from coming back. Any help is appreciated. Randy __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

03-04-2008, 07:08 PM	#2
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Rust removal from chrome The best way I have found is a SOS pad. Dont get carried away by pressing to hard and try to rub in a back and forth motion to prevent swirling.Then use a good polish.

03-04-2008, 07:21 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Rust removal from chrome - There was a post a while back about a product someone used the worked good. I think it was in a spray bottle. I'll see if I can find the post.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-04-2008, 07:47 PM	#4
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Rust removal from chrome 0000 steel wool and PB Blaster, WD40 works too! SOS pads are too coarse and will scratch chrome spray some on the rusty area and let it soak this is where PB works best if its on a vertical surface soak a rag and cover the rusty areas and then cover the soaked rag with saran wrap to hold the solvents in buff it off with the wool then a good chrome polish.

03-04-2008, 07:59 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Rust removal from chrome A wad of aluminum foil and some Coca Cola ... seriously, try it before you laff.

03-04-2008, 11:32 PM	#6
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: Rust removal from chrome by far AUTOSOL polish is the best i have used link: http://www.partridges.uk.com/catalog...oducts_id=1328 Nevr-dul not to bad link: http://www.vikingmagic.com/?nd=full&key=285

03-04-2008, 11:58 PM	#7
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: Rust removal from chrome coca cola and foil kicks a##! this stuff really works!!!!!!!!!!!!! also navel jelly, wont harm chrome but will take all the rust off. i used it to clean up an old pan head chopper that sat outside for 25 years. it worked miracles! __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club

03-05-2008, 01:59 AM	#8
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: Rust removal from chrome Thanks guys. I love the old "homegrown" ideas best. I'll give them a try and will report back. __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT



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