How can I clean my MMs grille? I thought I'd better ask, don't want to damage
it!
I daren't use rubbing compound, as it is fairly fragile piece of chromework
Onne
How to clean one's chrome grille
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How to clean one's chrome grille
Onne van der S. MMOCno 60520 Moderator
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Onne,
Before I sent my grille and front panel to Johnathon for him to take moulds from, I thought I would clean up the chrome on the grille as it was very tarnished (purchased like this years before).
As I thought I was going to rechrome it anyway, I just used loads of soap and a brillo pad to remove the worst, and surprisingly it responded to this method by actually cleaning up fine. I finished it off with solvol and I reckon it would be totally useable like this - better than my other grille which was rechromed.
It depends how bad your grille really is, as I say I got a surprise, but if the chrome is peeling and lifting, then a re chrome job is required.
Before:
After:
Before I sent my grille and front panel to Johnathon for him to take moulds from, I thought I would clean up the chrome on the grille as it was very tarnished (purchased like this years before).
As I thought I was going to rechrome it anyway, I just used loads of soap and a brillo pad to remove the worst, and surprisingly it responded to this method by actually cleaning up fine. I finished it off with solvol and I reckon it would be totally useable like this - better than my other grille which was rechromed.
It depends how bad your grille really is, as I say I got a surprise, but if the chrome is peeling and lifting, then a re chrome job is required.
Before:
After:
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Mine is a bit dented, but all the chrome is still in place.
It's just the good old days when chrome was made to last!
It's just the good old days when chrome was made to last!
Onne van der S. MMOCno 60520 Moderator
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2dr 1973 Bergina (DAF 44)
2dr Estate 1975 DAF 46 in red
2dr saloon 1972 DAF 44 in Mimosa
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Cillit bang is quite good at reviving dull chrome (don;t leave it on for too long, though). but irs rubbish as a general cleaner for all other pruposes!
Cheers John - all comments IMHO
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