Getting your bikes chrome parts as shiny as possible Chromium is a hard blue white metal, has a brilliant luster used as a plating on other metals. Chrome mudguards, tank trim, motorcycle handlebars and grabrails, bicycles, boats riggings, bath and tap ware as well as tons of kitchen appliances are all examples of chrome plating. The chrome is a thick layer protecting a much thicker layer of Nickel, which makes Chrome appear Silver. Indeed its not always easy to tell chrome plating from other finishes if the items are not side by side. When a decorative chrome electroplated finish sits right next to another bright finish, however, the other finish usually wont compare very favorably :-) Your motorcycles chrome can be restored to a beautiful lustre and shine. Heres some what tos and what not tos to help you make your chrome shine like the professionals. 1. Clean your chrome first Always wash in sudsy water. Rinse and wipe to restore the shine Dont scour your chrome Never use abrasive cleaners, wire wool, sandpaper or scouring pads to restore your chrome as it will scratch and dull the surface revealing the Nickel below. If your chrome is scoured or worn back to Nickel or bare metal you will have to take it to a reputable chrome plating shop for replating. 2. Make surface rust spots disappear in seconds! If your chrome has surface rust marks try using kitchen foil dampened with Coca Cola, the rust will disappear before your eyes! If your part has too much rust or the rust has eaten into the chrome and even the metal below you will need to take it to a reputable chrome plating shop. 3. Remove grease and grime in seconds Try using soft cloth dipped in un-diluted White Vinegar or Cider Vinegar to restore your chrome. For worse deposits of grease or gummy residue soak in a bucket or small tub, remove and rub with a cloth, or paper towel. 4. How to remove swirl marks After you have cleaned your chrome, if it is hazy, has swirl marks or residue try using a soft cloth and baking soda or Lime to colour it and shine. Flour works well too. 5. Baby Oil can give your Chrome a Show Glow! Baby oil can also be used to get your chrome shinning! Put some on a soft cloth and polish to a glow. Make sure you polish the residue off to limit its ability to attract dust and dirt. 6.Fabric softener sheets will also work wonders on chrome Use new or used fabric softener sheets to restore the chrome-plated fixtures in your bathroom and kitchen. The chrome will sparkle like new! 7. Use a professional Chrome Polish and Restorer AND THATS WHERE WE COME IN!!!!!! metalpolishingsupplies.co.uk/chrome
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:30:52 +0000
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