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izzi
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chrome

Post by izzi »

Hi, :)

My dear old minor's chrome is badly pitted and lost its chrome.
Any recommendations whats a economical way to bring these door handles etc; up to standard.

Thanks

Roy. :)
MarkyB
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Re: chrome

Post by MarkyB »

Find good second hand stuff to replace it.
The quality of modern chrome isn't a patch on the old stuff due to the nasty chemicals good chroming needs.

"Once you break something you will see how it was put together"
jagnut66
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Re: chrome

Post by jagnut66 »

Shame more stuff isn't reproduced in stainless steel, I find it shines up just as well and its allot more durable.
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels, now being sprayed by me, slowly......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1952 Morris Minor MM highlight with sidevalve engine still fitted, wants work, so joins the queue for now......
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