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Best way to restore chrome on a classic?

  • 07-05-2014 9:18pm
    #1
    Jesper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 820 ✭✭✭


    This weekend I will be devoting to cleaning up my 1973 Jaguar XJ6. Can anyone advise the best way to shine chrome - products etc. also is there specif polishes/leather restore products/humidifiers etc. that people have used and been happy with.


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  • #2
    Zoo4m8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,003 ✭✭✭Zoo4m8


    For chrome.. Autosol works well, quick and easy, comes in a tube like toothpaste and if your chrome is very good a finishing rub with Silvo will leave a mirror shine. For interiors I just pick up whatever is on the go in Halfords or the local auto store , they all seem to work well..


  • #3
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    If the chrome is perfect i'd just wash it in warm soapy water, rince with hot water...and clean with petrol...autosol/silvo is an abrasive cream..it will give a nice shine but i only use it on old dull chrome...


  • #4
    Tzar Chasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,069 ✭✭✭Tzar Chasm


    this is undoubtedly the best solution to the problem ofunsightly Chrome on your Vehicle.
    http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VLYdV_bdMFk
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLYdV_bdMFk


  • #5
    Jesper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 820 ✭✭✭Jesper


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    If the chrome is perfect i'd just wash it in warm soapy water, rince with hot water...and clean with petrol...autosol/silvo is an abrasive cream..it will give a nice shine but i only use it on old dull chrome...

    Do you mean splash some petrol on a cloth and just rub it into a shine?
    Does Coke Cola do the same?


  • #6
    Jesper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 820 ✭✭✭Jesper


    Tzar Chasm wrote: »
    this is undoubtedly the best solution to the problem ofunsightly Chrome on your Vehicle.


    Link isn't working - sorry.


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  • #7
    Tzar Chasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,069 ✭✭✭Tzar Chasm


    Jesper wrote: »
    Link isn't working - sorry.

    Fixed now


  • #8
    Jesper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 820 ✭✭✭Jesper


    Tzar Chasm wrote: »
    Fixed now

    An different option....
    But I did see a good video about coke and aluminum foil (tin foil) that looks good.


  • #9
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Only yesterday I bought a tub of this on eBay to spruce up my own leather.
    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/191134617003?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    I have autoglym leather cleaner to clean the seats before I try this stuff. But yeah, I'd imagine loads of products do pretty much the same thing.

    Be sure and take some before and after pics!


  • #10
    SpitfireIV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,535 ✭✭✭SpitfireIV


    If the chrome is pitted then no amount of coca cola & tinfoil, petrol, or autosol will work, pitting is pitting! DONT use any abrasives or wire wool etc unless youre gonna paint it black :P

    My bumpers dont look too bad but theyre pitted, autosol will make em shiney and coke & tinfoil will remove light surface rust but it wont make pitting dissapear.


  • #11
    Type 17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭Type 17


    Wire wool actually works well, once you use good quality fine grade stuff (00 grade or softer, get Colron brand in DIY shop in section for prepping wood for painting) - it doesn't mark the surface.
    It'll get rid of anything that's on the chrome, but won't cure anything thats in the chrome, like scratches, pitting or rust.


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  • #12
    Hedgemeister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭Hedgemeister


    Tinfoil (a good size chunk) and WD 40 works wonders on chrome.


  • #13
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Jesper wrote: »
    Do you mean splash some petrol on a cloth and just rub it into a shine?
    Does Coke Cola do the same?


    Yes....

    DO NOT USE FOIL ON NEW/GOOD CHROME...it will only clean up old pitted or light rust...

    I'm assuming your chrome isnt new so you could use any of the methods/products above....


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