I THINK the product is "Simichrome." A local metal smith includes a tube
with each piece he sells and swears by the stuff.
kengano@advant.com
downstate illinois
1959 TR3A TS57756L
1958 Model 10 Sedan TBE9239LDLB
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: Peter Zaborski <peterz@merak.com>
Cc: 'TR6 List' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: chrome
>
>Peter,
>I recently had my front bumper rechromed and when I mounted the
>overriders, I noticed that there was a dark area that appeared to be a
>run of some type of chemical on one of them. I tried cleaning it off
>with everything I had in the house/garage and it would not come off. I
>then figured it was a flaw in the chrome job, so I drove the Spit over
>to the plating shop and had them take a look. The guy went into the
>shop and came out with a rag to which had been applied a small amount of
>some type of metal polish. I was amazed when he simply stroked the area
>lightly and the shadow was completely gone. I don't know what the name
>of it is, but I bet you could find out form a plating shop.
>
>Other than that, you could try some auto finish "polishing compound".
>Not the "rubbing compound", but the one with the milder abrasive. I
>have used that to remove overspray from my door handles. Don't you just
>love it when these painters don't properly mask stuff???
>
>Regards,
>Joe Curry
>
>Peter Zaborski wrote:
>>
>> It seems that my rear bumper has some minor overspray (which I know has
>> been there for at least 12 years). The overspray is from a touch up
>> paint job on the rear valance.
>>
>> Anyone have suggestions on how to remove the overspray without damaging
>> the chrome? I would be most grateful for any tips from those who have
>> successfully done this!
>>
>> Peter Zaborski
>> 76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
>> Calgary AB Canada
>
>--
>"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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