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Polishing chrome with steel wool 0000
Chrome looks terrible once it gets old and rusty. Rust, stubborn stains from water droplets or even streaks from melted rubber from motorbike boots are inevitable after a while. But there is a fairly simple solution for restoring chrome to its original shine in one easy step.
When I tell you that you can polish chrome with steel wool, I hear you think "doesn't that scratch?".
With old chrome, one often sees rusty parts and the first thought is therefore often to consider the chrome part as lost or to have it re-chromed. Take the bumper in the video below from 1953 as an example. It has been in a barn for 40 years. As you can see in the video, it is not looking so good anymore.
The thickness of the chrome layer on old chrome parts like this is surprisingly thick and therefore very suitable for polishing with steel wool.
How do I polish chrome with steel wool?
Always use the extra-fine steel wool 0000 for this job. This is the finest steel wool available. The coarse types are not suitable. You will be amazed at what the steel wool does. Give it a little time, a little patience and a lot of polish.
Step 1: Cleaning the chrome
First of all, make sure that dirt and grease are removed from the chrome by cleaning it with soap and water. Then let it dry well.
Step 2: Remove the rust with steel wool
Cut a piece of steel wool 0000 and fold it in half. Apply considerable pressure! Simply rubbing is not enough. Patience is a virtue in this respect, don't expect a panacea but let the steel wool do the work.
Step 3: Protect the chrome to prevent rusting
If necessary, use a chrome polish, such as Autosol Metal Polish with built-in sealant, to protect the chrome. A good wax can also be used. Remember that synthetic polymer car waxes last longer than carnauba waxes. The wax fills the cracks and pores present in the chrome to keep moisture out and to slow down rusting.
Step 4: Enjoy the shine
After all that work, it is time to enjoy the renewed shine of the chrome.
So, steel wool. Many people say that it scratches but steel wool 0000 really does not scratch.
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Polishing paste for all metalsWith the Autosol Metal Polish, polishing paste with abrasive you will get virtually all metals (including stainless steel) shiny again. This metal polish is a powerful polishing agent and therefore very suitable for brushing metal. It removes rust and deposits (also brine deposits), gives a beautiful shine and leaves a protective layer behind.Ideal for heavily damaged and corroded surfaces. Also removes small scratches. It concerns the world-famous classic pasta, crowned with gold medals and rated by NSF as safe for use around food.For use on stainless steel or aluminum, excellent use in combination with steel wool 0000.How to use Autosol Metal Polish?Apply a small amount of polish to a clean soft cloth. The cloth may be wet or dry, although some of our customers say that a damp cloth works best.Rub it into the metal and then polish to obtain a high gloss.For nooks and crannies you can apply Autosol Metal Polish with a finger (do use a glove) or a small brush. For large or heavily rusted objects you can use a piece of steel wool or a polishing wheel if desired...
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For cleaning and polishing unpainted metals and waxed wood and for matting wood. Extra fine steel wool grade 0000 is used for cleaning, cutting and polishing metal and waxing or polishing oiled timber and to remove any water stains from waxed timber. You can also use Metalino steel wool FINE 0000 for matting high gloss wood surfaces.When polishing metal surfaces, steel wool can be combined with the Autosol Metal Polish. This combination creates a perfect glossy finish with a protective layer so that the perfect shine lastst even longer.Note: Steel wool is flammable. Steel wool ignites very easily, therefore keep wool away from open flames and do not give steel wool to children.Contents: 200 grams (about 2 meters long and 9 cm wide about 1 cm thick in loose condition and 3-4 mm thick pressed.)Packing: CartonDid you know that......0000 steel wool is excellent for steel wool photography (lightpainting)...there are as many as 20 brilliant applications of steel wool...
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Extra fine steel wool grade 0000 is used for cleaning, cutting and polishing metal and waxing or polishing oiled timber and to remove any water stains from waxed timber. You can also use Metalino steel wool FINE 0000 for matting high gloss wood surfaces.When polishing metal surfaces, steel wool can be combined with the Autosol Metal Polish. This combination creates a perfect glossy finish with a protective layer so that the perfect shine lastst even longer.Note: Steel wool is flammable. Steel wool ignites very easily, therefore keep wool away from open flames and do not give steel wool to children.Contents: 200 grams (about 2 meters long and 9 cm wide about 1 cm thick in loose condition and 3-4 mm thick pressed.)Packing: CartonSteel wool 0000 is also available in 5 kg roll. Did you know that....0000 steel wool is excellent for steel wool photography (lightpainting)..
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