Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

truckintexas · 02-27-2009, 01:03 AM

I bought a rear bumper off CL. It had all the brackets, license plate frame, license light, etc..........the only thing is it's pitted (minor) along the top edge of the bumper. I would call them rust specs. The rest of the chrome is perfect.

What's the best way to remove the rust specs?
How can I discourage it from coming back?

Thanks,
Michael

Mudder · 02-27-2009, 01:14 AM

Might try in an out of way spot some very fine steel wool. Just don't go crazy with it and use lots of soap and water with it. Wax it real good when finished and dried.

**Stocker** · 02-27-2009, 01:19 AM

0000 steel wool, the finest grade made.... won't visibly scratch the chrome

OARNGESI · 02-27-2009, 03:08 AM

Someone told me if you sandblast it will remove the rust and not mess with the chrome

Sinister · 02-27-2009, 05:21 AM

Steel wool and WD40.

**special-K** · 02-27-2009, 06:14 AM

Dupont chrome polish works as well as S.O.S. pads.I`ve heard rubbing w/aluminium foil works well,never tried.

**rob32472** · 02-27-2009, 07:58 AM

Try coke and aluminum foil. Workd great for center caps etc that are chrome plated

theyammieguy · 02-27-2009, 08:28 AM

I bought a 1990 suzuki intruder that sat for 7 years. Chrome looked horrible, I used an sos pad and it made the chrome look brand new

*Shane* · 02-27-2009, 09:43 AM

Coca-Cola and a piece of wadded-up aluminum foil. Seriously.

**SOUTHERN917** · 02-27-2009, 10:29 AM

I used a mini orbital sander w/velcro on "scotch bright" pad and chrome polish. The pad is less abrasive than steel wool, but with the RPM of the sander + polish it was quick and easy.

truckintexas · 02-27-2009, 10:36 AM

Thanks everyone.............I'll let you know how it turns out.

Michael

02-27-2009, 01:03 AM	#1
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome I bought a rear bumper off CL. It had all the brackets, license plate frame, license light, etc..........the only thing is it's pitted (minor) along the top edge of the bumper. I would call them rust specs. The rest of the chrome is perfect. What's the best way to remove the rust specs? How can I discourage it from coming back? Thanks, Michael Last edited by truckintexas; 02-27-2009 at 01:03 AM.

02-27-2009, 01:14 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome Might try in an out of way spot some very fine steel wool. Just don't go crazy with it and use lots of soap and water with it. Wax it real good when finished and dried.

02-27-2009, 01:19 AM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,593	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome 0000 steel wool, the finest grade made.... won't visibly scratch the chrome __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

02-27-2009, 03:08 AM	#4
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome Someone told me if you sandblast it will remove the rust and not mess with the chrome __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-27-2009, 05:21 AM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome Steel wool and WD40. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 02-27-2009 at 05:22 AM.

02-27-2009, 06:14 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome Dupont chrome polish works as well as S.O.S. pads.I`ve heard rubbing w/aluminium foil works well,never tried. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-27-2009, 07:58 AM	#7
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome Try coke and aluminum foil. Workd great for center caps etc that are chrome plated

02-27-2009, 08:28 AM	#8
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome I bought a 1990 suzuki intruder that sat for 7 years. Chrome looked horrible, I used an sos pad and it made the chrome look brand new __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-27-2009, 09:43 AM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome Coca-Cola and a piece of wadded-up aluminum foil. Seriously.

02-27-2009, 10:29 AM	#10
SOUTHERN917 Wrench Wench Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: HERRIN, IL Posts: 93	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome I used a mini orbital sander w/velcro on "scotch bright" pad and chrome polish. The pad is less abrasive than steel wool, but with the RPM of the sander + polish it was quick and easy. __________________ If everyone had good taste, who would buy all the FORDS? Women join us!! BUSTED KNUCKLE BABES "Face it girls, I'm older and have better insurance" -Fried green tomatoes

02-27-2009, 10:36 AM	#11
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome Thanks everyone.............I'll let you know how it turns out. Michael



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