Chrome

[ponytailmike]

got a chrome question
i've cleaned and polished lots of chrome in the past
and had real good luck
on my bikes if the rust starts to pop back i just keep after it
no big deal for me
but Sam's bike(one of my current builds) will be at college
probley will get left out in the rain once in a while
are their any good methods for sealing the chrome???
i'd really like for this bike to look as good in 2 or 3 years
as it will when i'm done with it
would clear coating the chrome be an option???

ponytailmike
mike

 

[Boardtrack fan]

My ex was a jeweler and they would put floor wax on silver to keep it from tarnishing. I have not tried it on chrome but, It might work!

 

[sensor]

well............clearing it would probably work but for it to stick itd need sanded first(thatd kill the shine)
what id do would be just wax it every 6 months or so(regular car wax)

 

[Danimal]

I have a Murry springer fork that had a problem with the original chrome coating flaking off. It also had some rust. I took the steel wool to it in an attempt to clean it. I wound up taking off most of the coating. I waxed it, but decided that would not do. I cleaned the wax and sprayed some clear coat on it today. It will be going on a project soon, so I will see how it holds up. I figure it's sealed up, but I don't know if the rust will grow under the clear...it will suck if it does. Fenders and stuff I've been using car wax on.

Dan

 

[CCR]

wax it, itll need it at least every spring to keep rust at a minimum or ya gotta break the toothbrush out again :roll:

 

[vanilla_gorilla]

clean it real good and use a wheel sealer , prob get it at pep boys or somethin

 

[ponytailmike]

thanks for the advice
i though that wax was about my only option
but then again
i was hoping someone would have the magic cure
once again thanks

ponytailmike
mike