| Dirty66 |
Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:01 pm |
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| So I was wondering if there is maybe an easy way to take the dullness out of my old bumpers. I remember a episode of Tool Time were they used ketchup for brass and was wondering if that may work. |
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| glutamodo |
Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:27 pm |
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| Never heard of that one before! For me, if triple or quadruple zero steel wool and some chrome or metal polish don't make any difference, I don't think much of anything else would either. |
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| CarreraRS2.7 |
Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:30 am |
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| Mythbusters used Coke to polish chrome and it actually worked. |
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| BrockGrimes |
Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:01 am |
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The acid in the ketchup removed the tarnish from the brass, just like you would for copper. Chrome is different.
Stop by your local auto store and pick up chrome cleaner/polish.
I have heard of people using fine steel wool and vinegar.
Also polishing compound or rubbing compound depending on the damage/rust/dullness. |
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| EverettB |
Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:46 am |
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I normally use #0000 steel wool, then chrome polish. #000 if I'm retying to get off heavy stuff.
Automotive paint rubbing compounds also work.
Before and after with #0000 only:
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| Dirty66 |
Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:32 am |
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| Wow that hub cap is like night and day and thanks guys. |
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| hpw |
Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:56 pm |
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EverettB wrote: I normally use #0000 steel wool, then chrome polish. #000 if I'm retying to get off heavy stuff.
Automotive paint rubbing compounds also work.
Before and after with #0000 only:
wow, great tip :idea: |
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