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Flaking Chrome...any ideas

  • 28-04-2008 8:20am
    #1
    BSPOKE20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 108 ✭✭


    One of my chrome bumpers is beginning to flake, just a small area nothing major yet, but i know it will only get worse - anyone got any solutions to keep it from getting worse???


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  • #2
    milod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 757 ✭✭✭milod


    My chrome bumpers are starting to get a little pitted with rust spots and some suggest steel wool - but I reckon that just exposes more potentially rusty metal.

    I've heard that some people use a lacquer over the chrome to seal it, but I still have to find a suitable product out there...


  • #3
    mustang68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,119 ✭✭✭mustang68


    WD 40

    A coat of it on the chrome work every now and again will keep it looking a bit dull, but will help prevent pitting. WD 40 is great for classics:

    If it moves and it shouldn't: Duct tape
    If it should move and doesn't: WD 40
    If neither work: Use a hammer


  • #4
    S.I.R
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,837 ✭✭✭S.I.R


    couldnt agree more.

    mustang68 wrote: »
    WD 40

    A coat of it on the chrome work every now and again will keep it looking a bit dull, but will help prevent pitting. WD 40 is great for classics:

    If it moves and it shouldn't: Duct tape
    If it should move and doesn't: WD 40
    If neither work: Use a hammer


  • #5
    milod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 757 ✭✭✭milod


    Found this while wandering the internet highway...

    http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Rustins-Rustins-Metal-Lacquer-22698.htm

    I'm going to try it on one piece of my bumper to see if it stops the blisters rusting...


  • #6
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Someone has mentioned spray chrome :Dhttp://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055283118


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  • #7
    starrywalsh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭starrywalsh


    I use MAAS chrome cleaning/protection products on my chrome peices on my Mini - and I have lost of Chrome, I find the stuff great, its a bit pricey but it works! Just google it to find the website!!

    What car is the bumper on? Had it been replaced at any stage? There is a lot of dirt reproduction stuff about, so be carefull if you decide to replace it.


  • #8
    alpina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭alpina


    Am at the other end of the spectrum, rear bumper chrome is down to about 20% coverage, has been flaking for many years and WD40 has done all it can do, {this should be honoured/recognised/doctorship,referred to as Dr. WD~40 maybe as has so many successful uses} & trying to get rechromed is same as attempting to win the lotto. All I have tried, just suggest buying/sourcing a new part, it's crazy that within the whole island there is not some place to drive to, leave off & collect a bumper/rim/wingmirror etc.:confused::(


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