Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
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Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
Hi everyone
I was wondering if people knew the best product for cleaning the chrome wheel trims and hub caps.
Thanks
Northantsandy
I was wondering if people knew the best product for cleaning the chrome wheel trims and hub caps.
Thanks
Northantsandy
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Re: Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
Autosolve andy a soft cloth and some elbow grease 

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Re: Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
yup , whs
if the chrome is real pitted try very fine wire wool , use gently with autosol
if the chrome is real pitted try very fine wire wool , use gently with autosol
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Re: Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
jason k wrote:yup , whs
if the chrome is real pitted try very fine wire wool , use gently with autosol
brillo, cillit bang, bathroom creme cleaner, astonish ..or any mild abrasive cleaner.... even T-cut
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Re: Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
jason k wrote:yup , whs
if the chrome is real pitted try very fine wire wool , use gently with autosol
I prefere a soft tooth brush ( use the wifes not your own ) and autosolve for pitted stuff first before wire wool

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Re: Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
Well, according to Mythbusters, Coca Cola and ordinary litchen foil used as a scub, leaves chrome cleaner standing.
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Re: Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
hi there the best thing to use use on chrome is original cream windolene .the pink stuff ive got an lambretta that i put in shows and all the custom boys use it and it doesnt scratch .



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Re: Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
in my opinion this is the best product you can use to polish and let chrome shine:
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Re: Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps
absolutely .... used this method on a rusty old bmx frame and its now mint ... only use if you have surface rust though ...CovKid wrote:Well, according to Mythbusters, Coca Cola and ordinary litchen foil used as a scub, leaves chrome cleaner standing.