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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Hi,

Just wanted to share something I was told awhile back.....use sugar cube to clean up / polish (interior) chomed surfaces.

Just spit (or otherwise moisten) on the sugar cube and rub up.

Before:


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never heard of that one. is it the abrasive that does it?
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Yes, it's the abrasive. It's rough enough to clean the surface well, but soft enough not to scratch the finish.

Naturally, you need to wipe the the sugar residue off w/ a damp cloth.

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never heard that one before.
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Originally Posted by VettePekka
Yes, it's the abrasive. It's rough enough to clean the surface well, but soft enough not to scratch the finish.

Naturally, you need to wipe the the sugar residue off w/ a damp cloth.

cheers,
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So, I'm going to guess that you don't want to do this with plastic chromed parts.

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learn something new every day.But if you do it too much will your vette gain weight?
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Great idea! Would never of thought of that one!
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Never heard of that one before! Looks to be a good way to clean chrome parts!

PS. Terveisiä kotimaasta!
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#0000 steel wool is a lot easier to use...and you don't have to spit!
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