old dog just learnedd a new trick

[painterman67]

OK so a couple weeks ago I was watching power nation . Specifically trucks. They were redoing an old ford and was working on the chrome bumpers. They didn't send them off instead opted for a cheap fix as it was a budget repair show on this truck. Chrome was pitted and slightly rusted. What they did was polish it with aluminum foil. So I tried it. Aluminum foil turned shiny side out and lightly rolled into a ball. Don't ball it tight. They real trick is the bowl of water. first dip the foil in water and then scrub the chrome. No need for a lot of pressure just scrub like you were washing of dirt with a wet rag. And walla a miracle happens. This is where im att on this piece of chrome for now. I will scrub a bit more as the camera showed me some missed spots and then a healthy dose of turtle wax chrome polish.

 

so anyways here it is

 

before

http://i.imgur.com/XxsmQLn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/bFHU35S.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PdPX8X3.jpg

 

after

 

http://i.imgur.com/gn5Bjtx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5UL9hfP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/BtstX1J.jpg

[BlueSky]

Wow! Amazing! Thanks for the tip!

[bill in mn]

Wow!! Nice tip, thanks

[venturesome]

Thanks!! I will be trying that.

[Condor]

I've heard about the aluminum trick, but I just use 0000 steel wool on old tarnished chrome. Works great and it doesn't stink!!

[cowpuc]

THAT is just flat out fantastic Painter!!! Day late and a dollar short for the hundreds of bikes I could have used that trick on,, I always did like Condor,, really fine steel wool.. I also used a lot of vinegar in rust removal around chrome joints then hit em with steel wool... I have never heard of this trick, will definitely give it a shot!!!

Thanks partner!!!

Puc

[yamagrl]

I've seen it done using Coca Cola

[hoochster]

Nice! Thanks for the tip!

[gscbertrand]

I have used SOS pads for years. It will clean the chrome and the soap helps clean the dirt around it. I will try the aluminum foil to see which takes less work. Getting old and lazy.

[midnightrider1300]

great tip

[Motiv]

I have done this with coke instead of water, the acid helps "eat" the rust but the real trick is to keep it waxed to hold the rust back.

[eagleeye]

That's simply amazing, I can't wait to try it

[juanjmalvarez]

Steel wool 0000 is my method, works awesome, also Coca-Cola works but still needs steel wool. Will try aluminum foil and compare.

Thanks for the tip

[SilvrT]

I can't believe you "old timers" have not known about this. Heck, I bin doing that since ........ well, since I first read this thread! :Laugh:

[Yammer Dan]

I might try it in the SPRING!!!

[Brake Pad]

Mothers Chrome & aluminium Polish, and old tooth brush

[Brake Pad]

The Aluminium trick works better with HOT soapy Water

[Chaplain Dusty]

Can't wait to give it a shot.

 

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