cleaner

Any recommendations on a good chrome cleaner?
I've got 33 yrs. of oxidization. I'm trying to clean the exterior door
chrome molding.
I've tried rubbing compound, goof off, "never dull" (which worked
fantastically on the interior chrome) and a couple off the shelf 3m chrome
cleaners. All cleaned the chrome, but it still has a haze down the middle.
I'm pretty sure the chrome is good, but just filthey.

Sounds like you are using some pretty harsh stuff there.
Be careful not to damage things in your enthusiasm

Post a pic of what you're trying to clean.

Kate

"wf81" > wrote in message
...
: Any recommendations on a good chrome cleaner?
: I've got 33 yrs. of oxidization. I'm trying to clean the exterior door
: chrome molding.
: I've tried rubbing compound, goof off, "never dull" (which worked
: fantastically on the interior chrome) and a couple off the shelf 3m chrome
: cleaners. All cleaned the chrome, but it still has a haze down the middle.
: I'm pretty sure the chrome is good, but just filthey.
:
:

Try coke--- it cleans chrome very well

wf81 wrote:

> Any recommendations on a good chrome cleaner?
> I've got 33 yrs. of oxidization. I'm trying to clean the exterior door
> chrome molding.
> I've tried rubbing compound, goof off, "never dull" (which worked
> fantastically on the interior chrome) and a couple off the shelf 3m chrome
> cleaners. All cleaned the chrome, but it still has a haze down the middle.
> I'm pretty sure the chrome is good, but just filthey.
>
>
Mothers metal polish.

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Yea sorry about the photos,my screw up.
I'm using coke and aluminum foil and a LOT of rubbing. Its getting there.
They are steel and really dirty. I will eventually win!
"KJ.Kate" > wrote in message
. ..
> Ok, FIRST before anyone yells at the poor guy I take the blame for the
> photos! I should have been more exact in my request - ok.? ok!
> I should have said post a LINK to some pics but these are cool
>
> Are you SURE these are not anodized aluminum?
> They look like it in the photos, except the rust spots, that could be from
> contact with something.
>
> If it's steel, try some 0000 steel wool. Never, EVER a scotch brite, but
> on
> CHROME steel wool will not scratch.
> Coca-Cola (the real thing) works too for things that have an alkaline
> deposit. Try the steel wool in a place that won't show to see if it is
> safe.
> Test it with a magnet to see if it IS steel. If it's aluminum, that would
> explain why you are having so much trouble. It is a real pain to make
> pretty. I'm not sure you can because if the finish is rubbed off, then the
> aluminum gets a different look and it will turn dull like rims if
> neglected.
>
> Well... give her a go and post the results... SOMEONE here will know what
> to
> do to help you, or where to go for an answer. Spike may have an answer he
> has recently been through a lot of this.
>
> Oh, and next time, please post a link, not the photos. We aren't allowed
> to
> post html in the group. My fault, I should have warned you... sorry!
>
> Kate
>
>
> "wf81" > wrote in message
> ...
> : Its the roof side rail chrome
> : "KJ.Kate" > wrote in message
> : . ..
> : > Sounds like you are using some pretty harsh stuff there.
> : > Be careful not to damage things in your enthusiasm
> : >
> : > Post a pic of what you're trying to clean.
> : >
> : > Kate
> : >
> : > "wf81" > wrote in message
> : > ...
> : > : Any recommendations on a good chrome cleaner?
> : > : I've got 33 yrs. of oxidization. I'm trying to clean the exterior
> door
> : > : chrome molding.
> : > : I've tried rubbing compound, goof off, "never dull" (which worked
> : > : fantastically on the interior chrome) and a couple off the shelf 3m
> : > chrome
> : > : cleaners. All cleaned the chrome, but it still has a haze down the
> : > middle.
> : > : I'm pretty sure the chrome is good, but just filthey.
> : > :
> : > :
> : >
> : >
> :
> :
> :
>
>

On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:16:43 GMT, "J. Sprauer"
> wrote:

> Try coke--- it cleans chrome very well
>
I'll second that!!!! Soak a rag in Coke (the drink, not the powder)
and lay it on the area you want to clean and let it set. If you want
to test it first... take a rusty nail or whatever, put some coke on a
bowl, and drop it in, then let it set. Drop a chunk of meat in and the
meat will dissolve... (imagine what it does to your insides...that's
why I drink Pepsi LOL).
--

Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg

On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:10:28 -0800, Spike > wrote:

>On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:16:43 GMT, "J. Sprauer"
> wrote:
>
>> Try coke--- it cleans chrome very well
>>
>I'll second that!!!! Soak a rag in Coke (the drink, not the powder)
>and lay it on the area you want to clean and let it set. If you want
>to test it first... take a rusty nail or whatever, put some coke on a
>bowl, and drop it in, then let it set. Drop a chunk of meat in and the
>meat will dissolve... (imagine what it does to your insides...that's
>why I drink Pepsi LOL).
Or, I guess you really could use the powder, and just lick it until
the rust is gone. : 0 )
--

Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg

Kinda expensive!
"Spike" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:10:28 -0800, Spike > wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:16:43 GMT, "J. Sprauer"
> wrote:
>>
>>> Try coke--- it cleans chrome very well
>>>
>>I'll second that!!!! Soak a rag in Coke (the drink, not the powder)
>>and lay it on the area you want to clean and let it set. If you want
>>to test it first... take a rusty nail or whatever, put some coke on a
>>bowl, and drop it in, then let it set. Drop a chunk of meat in and the
>>meat will dissolve... (imagine what it does to your insides...that's
>>why I drink Pepsi LOL).
> Or, I guess you really could use the powder, and just lick it until
> the rust is gone. : 0 )
> --
>
> Spike
> 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
> w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
> Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
> gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
> audio-video...
> See my ride at....
> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg

What's that saying? Ya get whatcha pay for? LOL And anyone who would
do that can't be all there, so it's not like they would really think
about cost per lick. : 0 )


On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 08:45:33 -0600, "wf81" > wrote:

>Kinda expensive!
>"Spike" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:10:28 -0800, Spike > wrote:
>>
>>>On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:16:43 GMT, "J. Sprauer"
> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Try coke--- it cleans chrome very well
>>>>
>>>I'll second that!!!! Soak a rag in Coke (the drink, not the powder)
>>>and lay it on the area you want to clean and let it set. If you want
>>>to test it first... take a rusty nail or whatever, put some coke on a
>>>bowl, and drop it in, then let it set. Drop a chunk of meat in and the
>>>meat will dissolve... (imagine what it does to your insides...that's
>>>why I drink Pepsi LOL).
>> Or, I guess you really could use the powder, and just lick it until
>> the rust is gone. : 0 )
>> --
>>
>> Spike
>> 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
>> w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
>> Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
>> gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
>> audio-video...
>> See my ride at....
>> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
>> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
>> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
>> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg
>
--

Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg

"Spike" > wrote in message
...
: What's that saying? Ya get whatcha pay for? LOL And anyone who would
: do that can't be all there, so it's not like they would really think
: about cost per lick. : 0 )
:


How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop ??

One.....
TaWHOoooooo
Crunch!!

Hmmm... musta been weed, not coke. These munchies are really bad!