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Help to Polish Chrome Rims for H4s
What is your best method and polishing compound to bring back the nice chrome finish/shine.
I just received this set of H4s from a fellow pelican - they look great, but need work on the chrome. Any tips will help. ![]() ![]()
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Any special rubbing compound out there...
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double ought "00" steel wool does a great job.
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Try some "Never Dull".
It doesn't last long, but it does dress the chrome up for a while. Think of it like a short lived miracle....
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If it's not etched or scratched past the chrome into the base metal, a polishing wheel with jeweler rouge would be my choice.
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Try 'chrome polish', just don't rub too hard. Did wonders for my old Karmann Ghia bumpers.
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Cover with add-on painted trim rings ??? .......
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I want the chrome look. I tried a small area with chrome/metal polish from Mothers. Parts turned out nice, but the dark areas kind of a blue-ish patina look stayed. The ring is not scratched or dented abd the surface is smooth.
I may try the "00" steel wool pad idea. Is there a product that removed the stains in the chrome? Or just find a shop that re-chromes for a fair price.
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Chrome shops are a dying breed, at least the old style Mom and Pop's that used to do that kind of repair. If any place will do it....probably Jersey, the ones next to a cemetery.....
You may be better off buying a replacement. Cost it out.....bet I'm right.
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I use this stuff called Bombs Away chrome polish on my motorcycle which as you can see has alot of chrome you will be shocked at how good this stuff works. I was given a bottle by my friend who builds custom choppers now it is all I will use for chrome just a drop will polish that whole ring. Here is a link for the website the bom
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That does not look like it will come back to me. It already would have with what you are using.
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Simichrome.
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I don't think those are coming back.
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Just ordered the Bomb's Away polish, been meaning to get something......the Harley will like it and so will the Fuchs. Captain Richard's site has a deal on two botles delivered cheaper than the retailers. Hey, the old fat guy from Orange Coast Choppers can't be wrong, right?
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Stuff arrived, worked VERY well on my polished Fuchs and cleaned up my chrome on the Harley.
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I called a chrome plating shop in Md/DC area and they will rechrome for $50 per ring. Once I have them back, I plan to post photos.
Vr,
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How much are new rings? Did you try Jersey?
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