Need advice for chrome on '58 Corvette

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I have had this car for going on 30 years. It was fully restored in the late '90's to show quality. There is tons of chrome (triple plate) on this car and I have always maintained it only using Sprayaway glass cleaner. The car has been garaged in a heated garage with a dehumidifier, but I am starting to feel some light pitting on the chromed pieces.

I would like your advice before I make things worse with a polish or anything abrasive.

Thank you.
 
If there is some light pitting it's unfortunate but there is really nothing that can be done to correct that. All you can do is try to slow any progress.

My favorite product for maintaining nice chrome is Meguiar's Cleaner Wax. The consumer liquid version in the maroon bottle. It's a non-abrasive formula with chemical cleaners. Meguiar's #6 is another good choice very similar to the consumer version mentioned.
 
Another good product is Mother's Chrome Polish. Some say that aluminum foil will work, but I've not tried that method. I have tried #0000 steel wool and it scratched my chrome wheels.

Like 2black1s recommended a chemical cleaner would be your first and safest choice.
 
2black1s said:
If there is some light pitting it's unfortunate but there is really nothing that can be done to correct that. All you can do is try to slow any progress.

My favorite product for maintaining nice chrome is Meguiar's Cleaner Wax. The consumer liquid version in the maroon bottle. It's a non-abrasive formula with chemical cleaners. Meguiar's #6 is another good choice very similar to the consumer version mentioned.
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Would p21s paint cleanser be suitable for this? I have to give the Chevelle’s chrome bumpers a go.

P21S Gloss Enhancing Paintwork Cleanser car polish - This pre-wax cleaner and polish is a German blend of quality ingredients that will make wax


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John U said:
I've never understood that recommendation unless the chrome is already rust covered.
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Ditto!

I've heard this (0000 steel wool) recommended so many times and just don't get it. The only time I would ever use steel wool on chrome is when the chrome is already compromised.

I've ruined nice chrome more than once with steel wool, and even some chrome polishes, before learning my lesson. For that reason, the Meguiar's Cleaner Waxes I recommended above are my number one choice these days.
 
For this situation, I also like the idea using Meguiars Cleaner Wax. Meguiars Plastx also works great on chrome that’s in good condition and just needs to be polished.
 
Used this on a new chrome grill today…..my new go to! Great recommendation.
 
I might get hung for saying this but...I like Chemical Guys Heavy Metal polish for chrome that is starting to show those small pit dots. Followed by Mothers Chrome Polish. If its good shape I just use the mothers. This is really the only Chemical Guys product that I have been happy with.
 
Nope, you won't get hung at all! You found something you like and shared it with us.

That's what this place is all about.
 
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