Pitting on chrome bumper Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slugish · 05-24-2010, 05:39 PM

Can this be minimized > Is there a product or a 3m pad or something that will smooth this out without scratching it . NOt really noticeable from a distance , but is when you get close . Have an aftermarket rear bumper on now , but have never liked the shape . Thought I would put the stock one back on if Ican get it looking better.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-24-2010, 07:27 PM

dont know about this kind of thing but if there are no responses soon ill send this to autobody for you

slugish · 05-24-2010, 07:58 PM

Thanks Bob,

**N2TRUX** · 05-24-2010, 11:05 PM

There really not much that can be done once chrome starts letting go. You can use chrome polish or buff it with compound, but thats about it.

slugish · 05-24-2010, 11:16 PM

Yea , Thats what Iwas thinking also.

Thanks Ken

RandyP · 05-25-2010, 08:00 AM

Steel wool is good for removing surface stuff, but if the pitting is from rust underneath the chrome, not much you can do about it honestly. 00 or 000 steel wool is what we use when we final detail a car after repairs. It'll make exhaust tips shine like new and it really cleans up real chrome, no matter how many bugs and such are on it. Also works great on glass, especially when removing overspray.

slugish · 05-25-2010, 09:48 PM

Thanks , I will try that .

Stepsideride · 05-25-2010, 10:26 PM

you may try th Coca Cola and aluminum foil trick..worked on some wheels i had.

05-24-2010, 05:39 PM	#1
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Pitting on chrome bumper Question Can this be minimized > Is there a product or a 3m pad or something that will smooth this out without scratching it . NOt really noticeable from a distance , but is when you get close . Have an aftermarket rear bumper on now , but have never liked the shape . Thought I would put the stock one back on if Ican get it looking better.

05-24-2010, 07:27 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Pitting on chrome bumper Question dont know about this kind of thing but if there are no responses soon ill send this to autobody for you __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-24-2010, 07:58 PM	#3
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Pitting on chrome bumper Question Thanks Bob,

05-24-2010, 11:05 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Pitting on chrome bumper Question There really not much that can be done once chrome starts letting go. You can use chrome polish or buff it with compound, but thats about it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-24-2010, 11:16 PM	#5
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Pitting on chrome bumper Question Yea , Thats what Iwas thinking also. Thanks Ken

05-25-2010, 08:00 AM	#6
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Pitting on chrome bumper Question Steel wool is good for removing surface stuff, but if the pitting is from rust underneath the chrome, not much you can do about it honestly. 00 or 000 steel wool is what we use when we final detail a car after repairs. It'll make exhaust tips shine like new and it really cleans up real chrome, no matter how many bugs and such are on it. Also works great on glass, especially when removing overspray.

05-25-2010, 09:48 PM	#7
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Pitting on chrome bumper Question Thanks , I will try that .

05-25-2010, 10:26 PM	#8
Stepsideride Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Posts: 129	Re: Pitting on chrome bumper Question you may try th Coca Cola and aluminum foil trick..worked on some wheels i had.



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