painterman67 Posted October 27, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 27, 2014 OK so a couple weeks ago I was watching power nation . Specifically trucks. They were redoing an old ford and was working on the chrome bumpers. They didn't send them off instead opted for a cheap fix as it was a budget repair show on this truck. Chrome was pitted and slightly rusted. What they did was polish it with aluminum foil. So I tried it. Aluminum foil turned shiny side out and lightly rolled into a ball. Don't ball it tight. They real trick is the bowl of water. first dip the foil in water and then scrub the chrome. No need for a lot of pressure just scrub like you were washing of dirt with a wet rag. And walla a miracle happens. This is where im att on this piece of chrome for now. I will scrub a bit more as the camera showed me some missed spots and then a healthy dose of turtle wax chrome polish. so anyways here it is before http://i.imgur.com/XxsmQLn.jpg http://i.imgur.com/bFHU35S.jpg http://i.imgur.com/PdPX8X3.jpg after http://i.imgur.com/gn5Bjtx.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5UL9hfP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/BtstX1J.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted October 27, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 27, 2014 Wow! Amazing! Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill in mn Posted October 27, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 27, 2014 Wow!! Nice tip, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venturesome Posted October 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks!! I will be trying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted October 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted October 28, 2014 I've heard about the aluminum trick, but I just use 0000 steel wool on old tarnished chrome. Works great and it doesn't stink!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted October 28, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 28, 2014 THAT is just flat out fantastic Painter!!! Day late and a dollar short for the hundreds of bikes I could have used that trick on,, I always did like Condor,, really fine steel wool.. I also used a lot of vinegar in rust removal around chrome joints then hit em with steel wool... I have never heard of this trick, will definitely give it a shot!!! Thanks partner!!! Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamagrl Posted October 28, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 28, 2014 I've seen it done using Coca Cola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoochster Posted October 28, 2014 Share #8 Posted October 28, 2014 Nice! Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gscbertrand Posted October 28, 2014 Share #9 Posted October 28, 2014 I have used SOS pads for years. It will clean the chrome and the soap helps clean the dirt around it. I will try the aluminum foil to see which takes less work. Getting old and lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider1300 Posted October 28, 2014 Share #10 Posted October 28, 2014 great tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motiv Posted October 28, 2014 Share #11 Posted October 28, 2014 I have done this with coke instead of water, the acid helps "eat" the rust but the real trick is to keep it waxed to hold the rust back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted October 28, 2014 Share #12 Posted October 28, 2014 That's simply amazing, I can't wait to try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanjmalvarez Posted January 9, 2015 Share #13 Posted January 9, 2015 Steel wool 0000 is my method, works awesome, also Coca-Cola works but still needs steel wool. Will try aluminum foil and compare. Thanks for the tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted January 9, 2015 Share #14 Posted January 9, 2015 I can't believe you "old timers" have not known about this. Heck, I bin doing that since ........ well, since I first read this thread! :Laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 9, 2015 Share #15 Posted January 9, 2015 I might try it in the SPRING!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted January 10, 2015 Share #16 Posted January 10, 2015 Mothers Chrome & aluminium Polish, and old tooth brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted January 10, 2015 Share #17 Posted January 10, 2015 The Aluminium trick works better with HOT soapy Water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Dusty Posted February 16, 2015 Share #18 Posted February 16, 2015 Can't wait to give it a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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