[Matty man]

I have a bunch of bumpers I want to clean up and sell,, what is the best way to clean and shine up the chrome?? Is Flitz still out there? If so where can I get it still?? I plan on very fine steel wool and them polish,, but it has been years since I have messed with this,, so what has worked for you and what kind of products did you use,,, Thanks as always for the help,, Matty man:You_Rock:

 

[86 elky05ssr]

Yes Flitz is still available. I use it on my boat railings. Google for Flitz and buy it direct from the maker.

 

[84elcoconquista]

I use a mothers rubbing compound. It worked great for me

 

[ccc]

i use 0000 grade extra fine and comet ,they look new and doesnt scratch it

 

[BillyJack]

There are a bunch of good metal polishes available OTC. Flitz and Simichrome are good, as well as Blue Magic, but all quite pricey. Mothers, Meguiars and Collinite's Metal Wax are more reasonable and all good. Collinite is an effective polish with Collinite's legendary wax protection qualities, so it's my go-to. The tip on using #0000 steel wool for chrome and stainless surfaces is a good one. Even better is brass wool if your local hardware store carries it.

Bill

 

[Matty man]

Thanks all for the replys !! Keep the ideas coming,, Not sure if I can get to any bumpers this weekend or not,, hope so,, Thanks matty man!! :You_Rock:

 

[Guest]

Simple Green. I use that on my engine bay too. Works wonders if you let it sit after a good soaking.:beer:

 

[Skandolis]

blue magic works great followed by turtle wax chrome polish, (i also sometimes use turtle wax chrome polish with steel wool as an applicator to get off any ruff stuff)

 

[fastside]

A quick and easy clean up can be done with SOS soap pads, get a bucket of water and soak the pad it it and scrub away. Takes away surface rust and presents a good shine.

 

[Skandolis]

A quick and easy clean up can be done with SOS soap pads, get a bucket of water and soak the pad it it and scrub away. Takes away surface rust and presents a good shine.

sos pads are awesome for aluminum wheels too, shine just as well as any aluminum polish will.

 

[fastside]

It sure does, had alcoa aluminum wheels on my dually for thirty years and only cleaned and polished with SOS pads

 

[cees klumper]

I just use the same polish and wax that I use on the paint. What makes the difference for me I think is I use one of those professional orbital polishers on the chrome (the bumpers are big enough for it ...).

 

[78Diablo666]

I use a mothers rubbing compound. It worked great for me

I agree with this i use mothers rubbing compound and then a really good rim wax, can't remember the name for it buts purple and has sweet smell to it. My bumpers before were hazy and dull. After the mothers and the rim wax they look like mirrors.I used the same method on dull and hazy cragers that came with the car when I bought it. The pics are little dark it starting raining really heavy so i took the pics inside the garage.

 

[HKDUP87]

You know me these were rusted a bit and I used Aircraft Paint Remover and some 0000 steel wool then chrome polish & Fitz cloth ball.

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[78Diablo666]

You know me these were rusted a bit and I used Aircraft Paint Remover and some 0000 steel wool then chrome polish & Fitz cloth ball.

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nice job! like night and day. I still have to do my trim but i think ill just pull it off and do it on the buffing wheel with some compound.

 

[j-wireman]

Bon-Ami and Barkeeper's Friend work well on: chrome, stainless, aluminum, and glass--yes, glass. Neither of these will scratch glass. They also clean whitewalls and... Raised White Letters.