Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps

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Cleaning chrome trims and hub caps

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Hi everyone
I was wondering if people knew the best product for cleaning the chrome wheel trims and hub caps.

Thanks

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Autosolve andy a soft cloth and some elbow grease :ok
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yup , whs

if the chrome is real pitted try very fine wire wool , use gently with autosol
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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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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 :ok
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Well, according to Mythbusters, Coca Cola and ordinary litchen foil used as a scub, leaves chrome cleaner standing.
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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 . :ok :ok

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

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