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Re: polishing Chrome

To: Greg MAHNEY <mahney@central.murdoch.edu.au>
Subject: Re: polishing Chrome
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 22:16:22 -0500
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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Greg MAHNEY wrote:

> I've been asked by my A-H Club to display my Sprite with others from the
> club at a big Classic Car day.
>
> I'm happy to obligue but it is no show piece.  In particular, the chrome
> has seen better days.  Re-chroming is out of the question for the moment
> but I was wondering if any of you have any hot tips on making it look its
> best.
>
> On the weekend I tried ordinary car polish, it was OK but it is still
> looking pretty tired.  In particular, the rear bumper, where the too short
> exhaust is, is particularly dark.
>
> All ideas welcome.
>
> Greg

 Semichrome polish works wonders on chrome (old chrome) not new chrome because
it is abrasive.
It also makes aluminum shine like chrome, again do not use it on anodized
aluminum.
It comes in a yellow and red container and works quite well.

Good luck
Frank

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