I find that really fine steel wool (3 or 4 0's if I recall correctly) shines
up chrome nicely.
Brad
'64 Series IV Automatic
-----Original Message-----
From: robert nanzig <rnanzig(at)webtv.net>
To: alpines(at)autox.team.net <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, October 05, 1999 6:29 PM
Subject: cleaning chrome wire wheels
> I just took possession of a set of chrome wire wheels ( thanks to a
>lead from one of you ) and while they are in great shape they need some
>serious shining up. I spent 2 hours on one last night and have not
>finished it, but it is looking darn good from a few feet away. I'm
>interested in knowing what shortcuts some of you have found to cleaning
>these . ie particular brands of chemicals,polishes,tools (manual or
>power)
> Right now I am using simoniz chrome polish and rags and a
>toothbrush--- effective but tedious. Someone at SUNI told me he uses
>brillo pads on his old chrome.That sounds harsh. Was he pulling my leg?
>
>Rob Nanzig
>67SV
>
>
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