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General Maintenance Tips => General Procedures => Topic started by: STRIPER LOU on December 09, 2015, 10:09:46 PM

Title: Secrets to Polishing Chrome?
Post by: STRIPER LOU on December 09, 2015, 10:09:46 PM
A while back, someone spoke about using aluminum foil for polishing chrome.
I had purchased a Sailfish 130 that was in great shape except for the base. I think they cleaned the reel after use but never removed it from the reel seat. It was ugly. I tried the usual stuff and only a slight improvement. The aluminum foil really surprised me. Got to work on it some more but it might get to the point where I can tolerate it. Whoever posted it (maybe Fred) not sure ..... Thanks and if anyone has any other polishing tips I'd be glad to give them a try!
.......................Lou
Title: Re: Secrets to Polishing Chrome?
Post by: Tightlines667 on December 09, 2015, 11:01:16 PM
Simchrome, and Neverdull are good finishing products to use.  I like to treat chrome with the Loctite Chrome restorer (Weak Muratic acid gel) to remove surface corrosion first, then polish with Mothers, Simichrome, or Neverdull.
Title: Re: Secrets to Polishing Chrome?
Post by: STRIPER LOU on December 09, 2015, 11:34:32 PM
John
All I could find is Loctite Naval jelly/rust remover and another gel for aluminum? Nothing to reference a chrome restorer. By any chance do you have a specific name?
thanks,  ..  lou
Title: Re: Secrets to Polishing Chrome?
Post by: Sharkin904 on December 09, 2015, 11:49:25 PM
if you can find it (parts store) then "white diamond" works amazing. Use it at work a lot, seriously works better than anything I've ever used.
Title: Re: Secrets to Polishing Chrome?
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 10, 2015, 12:17:17 AM
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on December 09, 2015, 11:34:32 PM
John
All I could find is Loctite Naval jelly/rust remover and another gel for aluminum? Nothing to reference a chrome restorer. By any chance do you have a specific name?
thanks,  ..  lou
Lou,
I found the Nevr-Dull at Wal Mart.
It will probably be in the auto section. I also use Turtle wax chrome polish.
Title: Re: Secrets to Polishing Chrome?
Post by: Tightlines667 on December 10, 2015, 12:45:57 AM
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on December 09, 2015, 11:34:32 PM
John
All I could find is Loctite Naval jelly/rust remover and another gel for aluminum? Nothing to reference a chrome restorer. By any chance do you have a specific name?
thanks,  ..  lou

The gel for aluminum is what I am referring to.  Just limit the applications time to under 15mins, and make sure to work in a well ventilated area, and wear latex or Nitrile gloves (prefered).