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hotrodhomi · 01-23-2008, 03:04 PM

I the trim around the top of the center console chrome or SS? I bought one off ebay and its in bad shape. I'm trying to restore it to its original glory. The trim has been painted and im trying to figure out how to get it off. If its SS then Ill just sand it off, but if its chrome I'm not sure what to do.

**Shock_Me** · 01-23-2008, 10:05 PM

I'd say probably chrome judging by the pitting on mine, but I could be wrong.
I just rubbed it with that NevrDull stuff for a while and it came out OK. Not perfect, but better than it was.
Maybe a bit of paint stripper would take care of the paint, but I'd try a small section first. Hope this helps.

DANTES JIMMY · 01-23-2008, 11:28 PM

Very Fine Steel Wool And Laquer Thinner??
Usually Works On Side Trim And Grills
Without Harm

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-24-2008, 12:05 AM

steel wool and windex.... works on chrome very nicely. I believe I used this on mine. Trevor

01-23-2008, 03:04 PM	#1
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	center console question I the trim around the top of the center console chrome or SS? I bought one off ebay and its in bad shape. I'm trying to restore it to its original glory. The trim has been painted and im trying to figure out how to get it off. If its SS then Ill just sand it off, but if its chrome I'm not sure what to do. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-23-2008, 10:05 PM	#2
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 591	Re: center console question I'd say probably chrome judging by the pitting on mine, but I could be wrong. I just rubbed it with that NevrDull stuff for a while and it came out OK. Not perfect, but better than it was. Maybe a bit of paint stripper would take care of the paint, but I'd try a small section first. Hope this helps.

01-23-2008, 11:28 PM	#3
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: center console question Very Fine Steel Wool And Laquer Thinner?? Usually Works On Side Trim And Grills Without Harm

01-24-2008, 12:05 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: center console question steel wool and windex.... works on chrome very nicely. I believe I used this on mine. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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