[TR] What should I use on the Chrome?

[John Macartney]

Given that all the chrome on Triumphs was the thinnest of 'flash' plating (and
only on the grounds of cost) I'd avoid steel wool at all costs. It leaves
minute scratches which will only worsen in time and likely compound a current
problem. A far safer and IMHO better option is either chrome cleaner (if you
can still get it?) or a non-abrasive metal polish or failing that, a light dab
of paint surface cleaner - such as T-Cut lightly dabbed on a soft cotton mesh
that's well soaked in water. When it's as clean as you can get it, polish off
with Mothers or Meguiars to give a good carnauba wax seal.
 
Jonmac
From: G.D.
Huggins <guy at genfiniti.com>
>To: Ann Carletta <anncarletta at yahoo.com>
>Cc:
triumphs at autox.team.net
>Sent: Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 21:43
>Subject: Re:
[TR] What should I use on the Chrome?
>
>I used steel wool, and it looks
great.
>
>
>On Aug 30, 2011, at 2:53 PM, Ann Carletta wrote:
>
>> Hi guys. 
The chrome around the windshield and the gauges is pitting and
>> getting
dull.  What's the best product to use to try and bring them back to
>a
>>
shine?
>>
>> Ann
>> 1959 Triumph TR3A
>> 1965 Daimler Saloon
>> 1999 Jaguar
Vanden Plas
>>
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