I was just on a chrome polishing spree. The bumpers of the Galaxie, wheels, and a few ebay treasures. The wheels have picked up a few rust spots and the bumpers a few pimples, more than just a few I guess. I use Turtle Wax chrome polish, have since I had something to polish. My question is, what is best to use to keep chrome from doing what chrome likes to do, pimpleing. I have some nice pieces I have picked over time and putting them away for when the project calls for them. I paid some good money for some of these that are prone to pimpleing. Like Cougar reverse lite bezels. Chrome polish is acid based, am I doing more harm by polishing em up before storing them. Should a person try to neutralize the polish with something. Thanks

I just had some diecast custom chrome work done and asked the plater what I should use to clean it and he said just use windex. Chrome diecast pits from underneath the chrome. I guess if you have some pitting, then you'll probably have to use some chrome polish. I asked if there was something that I should put on to protect the chrome (eg. wax?), he said chrome plating is one of the hardest substances made. Obviously, there are different levels/qualities of chrome plating.

and I think the blueing is a lot more fragile than chromium. NEVER has marred it on my guns. Try it on a hidden spot, if it works, then put some protective coating on.
Chuck

however, I have scratched old chrome and chrome that wasn't a top quality job. Its worked well to clean up old bumpers that have minor pitting but, I don't think I would recommend using it on new chrome. Windex or detergent soap and a soft cloth is the best method of cleaning it. Then wax it with a good pure carnuba wax for protection from the elements. Chrome polish sometimes has harsh abrasives so I would stay away from it. JMO from my experiences.

Dave Walters
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