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21. RE: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 11:23:52 -0400
Not to be difficult, but I was always under the impression that after having stripped the part the chrome shop was supposed to fill in imperfections using a metal "paste" that could then be buffed t
/html/triumphs/2002-09/msg00816.html (9,657 bytes)

22. RE: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:07:22 -0700
Mark, I will freely admit that my knowledge of chrome plating may be somewhat dated. But if anyone has developed a paste that will conduct the same as metal (remember this is electro-plating, curren
/html/triumphs/2002-09/msg00837.html (8,905 bytes)

23. RE: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 09:19:19 -0600
Just for the record here the shop forman of the plating shop I took my parts into had done a presentation at our car club he had explained their process of dealing with pitted pot metal parts. He sai
/html/triumphs/2002-09/msg00935.html (11,776 bytes)

24. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 11:36:01 EDT
Just out of curiosity...how do they remove existing chrome to begin the process? Larry M /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at htt
/html/triumphs/2002-09/msg00937.html (7,154 bytes)

25. chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:12:15 -0800
Listers, since we're talking about chrome here is a shrt story that happened to me in the last 10 days. Nu-Chrome Corp, located in New Bedford, Mass, I have been dealing in a small way with this Co.
/html/triumphs/1999-03/msg01142.html (7,159 bytes)

26. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:30:40 -0500charset="iso-8859-1"
I sort of started this chrome thread on Saturday by writing that I had just picked up my newly rechromed bumpers Since then there's been a number of emails asking for prices and recommendations of sh
/html/triumphs/1999-03/msg01164.html (8,957 bytes)

27. chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 09:01:52 -0700
It seems that my rear bumper has some minor overspray (which I know has been there for at least 12 years). The overspray is from a touch up paint job on the rear valance. Anyone have suggestions on h
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02132.html (7,025 bytes)

28. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 16:11:05 +0000
A bit of plastic or perspex used at an angle simerler to a razor of a plain. I would however try it on somthin un importent, and make sure you have no grit in the plastic or on the bumber. -- James C
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02135.html (7,471 bytes)

29. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 08:19:08 -0800
I recently had my front bumper rechromed and when I mounted the overriders, I noticed that there was a dark area that appeared to be a run of some type of chemical on one of them. I tried cleaning i
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02136.html (9,052 bytes)

30. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 11:51:43 EST
<< Anyone have suggestions on how to remove the overspray without damaging the chrome? I would be most grateful for any tips from those who have successfully done this! >> Try using 0000 steel wool a
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02142.html (7,335 bytes)

31. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 12:35:57 -0500
Peter, I would try just plain old lacquer thinner. It should eat into the paint very easily and won't harm the chrome in any way. Of course, care should be taken not to get the rag with the thinner o
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02145.html (8,235 bytes)

32. RE: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 16:23:39 -0700
Thanks for all the replies. The most popular choices are super fine steel wool and acetone or lacquer thinner. I will try these methods this weekend and hopefully remove the overspray. Thanks again t
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02184.html (8,167 bytes)

33. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 17:20:46 -0600charset="iso-8859-1"
I THINK the product is "Simichrome." A local metal smith includes a tube with each piece he sells and swears by the stuff. kengano@advant.com downstate illinois 1959 TR3A TS57756L 1958 Model 10 Sedan
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02187.html (9,978 bytes)

34. RE: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 01:16:33 -0500
DON'T USE STEEL WOOL!!! Nor a scrubby pad, nor an abrasive cleanser. They'll all scratch the chrome. Try the chemicals first. Actually, I've had success removing overspray from the chrome on my Hera
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02328.html (7,715 bytes)

35. RE: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:34:09 -0800 (PST)
I've used steel wool (and a plastic substitute made by 3M) to remove rust stains due to pitting. Is there anything I can coat the chrome with after the fact to stop the pits from staining again? Waxo
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02384.html (7,942 bytes)

36. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:28:49 EST
<< Peter - DON'T USE STEEL WOOL!!! Nor a scrubby pad, nor an abrasive cleanser. They'll all scratch the chrome. Try the chemicals first. Actually, I've had success removing overspray from the chrome
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02388.html (8,619 bytes)

37. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:35:04 -0800
Interesting to me that 0000 Steel wool...would scratch CHROME? I've used it a number of times. (This stuff is pretty fine!) --Justin
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02390.html (8,615 bytes)

38. RE: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:43:27 -0700
I have had numerous replies to my original question about removing paint overspray from a chrome bumper. Steel wool was featured in a number of the replies. However, one lister (R. John Lye) recommen
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02391.html (9,951 bytes)

39. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:06:30 -0800
I'm NOT a materials scientist... but theory and practice are two different things. 0000 Steel wool is fine on chrome... I can not remember a time that I have had a problem. WAX or oils, etc. prevent
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02396.html (10,129 bytes)

40. Re: chrome (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 13:57:56 -0800 (PST)
Add to this- steel wool itself is flammable, especially if it's got machine oil in it (to stop it from rusting) I had a pad catch on fire due to sparks from a grinder; it didn't start anything else,
/html/triumphs/1998-03/msg02407.html (8,463 bytes)


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