Buffing Scratched Chrome

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May 7, 2007 | 08:52 PM

MarvBarrish

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Buffing Scratched Chrome

I have some slight scratches on my vent window chrome. I could just leave it alone but i thought maybe some fine sanding, say with 2000 grit color sand paper and some buffing, I could possibly get the scratches out. Anybody ever done such a task? Think it's worth a try? Any input is always appreciated. Regards, Marv

May 7, 2007 | 09:10 PM

crw41

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I think Eastwood sells some chrome polish which is essentially a liquid abrasive.

May 7, 2007 | 09:10 PM

GCD1962

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leave it alone. Have it replated if you can't stand it.

May 8, 2007 | 09:10 AM

VetteJohn

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I'm not an expert but everytime I've seen someone mess with chrome they only make it worse. Working out scratches on alum. or stainless can be done but replating is the only fix for chrome.

May 8, 2007 | 11:58 AM

kenmo

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Originally Posted by VetteJohn

I'm not an expert but everytime I've seen someone mess with chrome they only make it worse. Working out scratches on alum. or stainless can be done but replating is the only fix for chrome.