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I have an aftermarket chrome grille on my 52 chevy pickup which started pitting and rusting. Is there anything I can do or put on it that will prevent it from rusting any further?
 
Moondoggy said:
I have an aftermarket chrome grille on my 52 chevy pickup which started pitting and rusting. Is there anything I can do or put on it that will prevent it from rusting any further?
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Having it go through the processes of being re-chromed is the surest method.

Until that can be arranged:
Turtle Wax's: Chrome Polish and Rust Remover will provide a minor miracle!
Follow that up with a good Sealant...and keep it as dry as possible.


:)

Bob
 
Yes, a metal Polish. Most have some sort of protestant in them

Sent while I was Detailing or something related to detailing ;) or...
 
I've used the Turtle Wax mentioned above, I've used Blue Magic Metal Polish and just recently picked up some Collinite Metal Wax. The first two always did a fine job on removing rust and polishing what you can. Have not yet used the Collinite on anything, so I can't give an answer there.
 
damaged442 said:
I've used the Turtle Wax mentioned above, I've used Blue Magic Metal Polish and just recently picked up some Collinite Metal Wax. The first two always did a fine job on removing rust and polishing what you can. Have not yet used the Collinite on anything, so I can't give an answer there.
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Collinite Metal Wax is great stuff. It's rather mild, so you may need some #000 or #0000 steel wool if any rust is present, but you'll have the cleaning and polishing properties plus legendary Collinite protection. It's all I use as a maintenance product on my chrome, stainless and aluminum surfaces.
Meguiar's now sells a heavy cut and medium cut metal polish. I haven't used either yet, but if they're as good as the traditional Meguiar's metal polishes, you'll be pleased.

Bill
 
If its starting to rust or pit 000 steel wool is the best. I mostly have detailed custom bikes that have a whole lot of chrome and 000 steel wool has given me excellent results. make sure you blow off any residue from the steel wool pads because if it gets on a painted area it can scratch the paint when it is wiped clean. Blow it off from top to bottom with air. If you are using steel wool near a painted surface, mask it off just to protect it.
 
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