Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

I bought a rear bumper off CL. It had all the brackets, license plate frame, license light, etc..........the only thing is it's pitted (minor) along the top edge of the bumper. I would call them rust specs. The rest of the chrome is perfect.

• What's the best way to remove the rust specs?
• How can I discourage it from coming back?

Thanks,
Michael

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

Might try in an out of way spot some very fine steel wool. Just don't go crazy with it and use lots of soap and water with it. Wax it real good when finished and dried.

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

0000 steel wool, the finest grade made.... won't visibly scratch the chrome

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

Someone told me if you sandblast it will remove the rust and not mess with the chrome

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

Steel wool and WD40.

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

Dupont chrome polish works as well as S.O.S. pads.I`ve heard rubbing w/aluminium foil works well,never tried.

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

Try coke and aluminum foil. Workd great for center caps etc that are chrome plated

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

I bought a 1990 suzuki intruder that sat for 7 years. Chrome looked horrible, I used an sos pad and it made the chrome look brand new

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

Coca-Cola and a piece of wadded-up aluminum foil. Seriously.

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

I used a mini orbital sander w/velcro on "scotch bright" pad and chrome polish. The pad is less abrasive than steel wool, but with the RPM of the sander + polish it was quick and easy.

Re: Taking Rust Pits Off of Chrome
 

Thanks everyone.............I'll let you know how it turns out.

Michael