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4 eyed Apache · 11-26-2011, 02:03 PM

I read somewhere that all you need is wet aluminum foil. The aluminum is softer that the chrome so it will not scratch it but will polish it. I was sceptical about it due to the metal to metal but I decided to try it on my hood emblem and it really worked. Just wanted to share.

1959 Apache 3600 · 11-26-2011, 11:20 PM

Can we see a before and after picture?

70-Shorty · 11-26-2011, 11:35 PM

i'll use lacquer thinner on a piece of extra fine steel wool sometimes too..
Tim

Rednek13x · 11-27-2011, 12:17 AM

I heard Coka Cola and aluminum foil works... have yet to try it

4 eyed Apache · 11-27-2011, 01:00 AM

I didn't take before pictures but will post after pictures. I will also be doing my grill so I will make sure to take before and after pix. Now I just have to figure out how to post pictures.

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Originally Posted by 1959 Apache 3600

Can we see a before and after picture?

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**jocko** · 11-27-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 70-Shorty

i'll use lacquer thinner on a piece of extra fine steel wool sometimes too..
Tim

steel wool?! Yikes!

azsnow · 11-27-2011, 12:02 PM

Steel wool is a common use for polishing chrome and metal...just make sure it is real fine. If you buy it from Home Depot, it tells you on the package which one is good for this.

1959 Apache 3600 · 11-27-2011, 12:40 PM

Probably the 0000 steel wool. IIRC, that's the finest?

beanyard · 11-27-2011, 02:10 PM

Yes oooo is the finest and it works great
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mknittle · 11-28-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rednek13x

I heard Coka Cola and aluminum foil works... have yet to try it

I spilled a can in the bed of my old 68 4X4 and it removed the rust where it sat for a while. I tried it a few years later and it didn't work as well.

Root2812 · 11-28-2011, 10:52 PM

I tried this foil technique last night on a 3100 badge from my hood since I am getting non-pitted one. It worked pretty well but it was hard to say if it was perfect since the chrome isn't perfect to begin with.

magicoolbus · 11-29-2011, 08:59 AM

On some other forums I have seen before and after pics using aluminum foil and vinegar. A remarkable difference. This is only a stop gap measure tho, as the chrome will oxidize easier after the 'treatment.'

Here's a site that has some before and afters.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vie...m+foil+vinegar

1959 Apache 3600 · 12-01-2011, 09:58 AM

Amazing. Thanks for posting that.

11-26-2011, 02:03 PM	#1
4 eyed Apache Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Reseda, California Posts: 28	Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome I read somewhere that all you need is wet aluminum foil. The aluminum is softer that the chrome so it will not scratch it but will polish it. I was sceptical about it due to the metal to metal but I decided to try it on my hood emblem and it really worked. Just wanted to share.

11-26-2011, 11:20 PM	#2
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome Can we see a before and after picture?

11-26-2011, 11:35 PM	#3
70-Shorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario CA Posts: 317	Re: Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome i'll use lacquer thinner on a piece of extra fine steel wool sometimes too.. Tim __________________ Ontario CA•70 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside C-10 71 Chevy Longbed Fleetside C-20 (sold ) 63 Chevy II Nova SS 02 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson supercharged 5.4 2000 Harley Roadking Hot Bike Baggers Mag Shoot http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/i...oot/?start=all some truck lettering & flame jobs http://www.flickr.com/photos/4950319...7602894916215/

11-27-2011, 12:17 AM	#4
Rednek13x Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clear Lake, MN Posts: 329	Re: Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome I heard Coka Cola and aluminum foil works... have yet to try it

11-27-2011, 12:02 PM	#7
azsnow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Usa Posts: 149	Re: Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome Steel wool is a common use for polishing chrome and metal...just make sure it is real fine. If you buy it from Home Depot, it tells you on the package which one is good for this.

11-27-2011, 12:40 PM	#8
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome Probably the 0000 steel wool. IIRC, that's the finest?

11-27-2011, 02:10 PM	#9
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Re: Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome Yes oooo is the finest and it works great Posted via Mobile Device

11-28-2011, 10:52 PM	#11
Root2812 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Barnum, Mn Posts: 795	Re: Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome I tried this foil technique last night on a 3100 badge from my hood since I am getting non-pitted one. It worked pretty well but it was hard to say if it was perfect since the chrome isn't perfect to begin with.

11-29-2011, 08:59 AM	#12
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome On some other forums I have seen before and after pics using aluminum foil and vinegar. A remarkable difference. This is only a stop gap measure tho, as the chrome will oxidize easier after the 'treatment.' Here's a site that has some before and afters. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vie...m+foil+vinegar __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5 Last edited by magicoolbus; 11-29-2011 at 09:01 AM. Reason: added link

12-01-2011, 09:58 AM	#13
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: Found a great, cheap and easy way to clean chrome Amazing. Thanks for posting that.



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