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Hi
Anyone here tried bright nickeling? When I worked for Corning, Inc. we had some parts plated with it for a project. As long as the surface underneath was smooth, looked like very good chrome, fine enough for a driver. It didn't have the blue-white look of real chrome but would be a more consistent appearance with good older paint. Steve
Posted on: 2012/5/1 11:44
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I've used 000 steel wool and kerosene to clean the chrome on all 4 of my cars. Kerosene has a very small amount of oil in it and it helps preserve the new bright clean chrome. I got this tip from an old time watch/clock jeweler that used small drops of kerosene to clean parts and after the kerosene evaporates a small amount of oil is left to lubricate the moving parts. Try it, you'll like it.
Posted on: 2012/5/2 19:18
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Old cars are my passion  1951 Packard 200 1953 Packard Clipper Custom Touring Sedan 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Tri-tone 1966 Rambler Classic 770 Convertible |
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I use 0000 steel wool on the stainless and chrome,(even the windows during bug season) and have never had issues with scratching. I always use soap and plenty of water at the same time.
Posted on: 2012/5/3 11:09
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