Factor

Hi all!,

What do you guys use to clean/shine up the stock chrome flat valve covers?

heard wd-40, mineral spirits, even armor all.

let me know!

Thanks,
R

MelWff

you use metal polish found at just about any auto parts store

Haggisbash

Product called Solvol Autosol works for me if they are bad, once polished up I give them a regular wipe over with a soft cloth with some silicone spray on it.

REELAV8R

aluminum foil and water, once the oil and grease is removed.
I wouldn't use metal polish. It has abrasives in it and will scratch the finish.

MyklB

I've never heard of that, but can't wait to try it.

hwcoop

I use WD 40 & micro fibre cloth

Factor

OK!

heard that about metal polish...ok.

aluminum foil and water? ok...i dont seem to understand...wouldnt this scrape/scratch the covers?

like the wd40...

thanks all! I debated on chrome polish (mothers) from my rims???
in theory this should work nice...

what about brasso??

ddawson

http://www.instructables.com/id/Chro...busters-Style/

Haggisbash

Brasso is too abrasive for chrome, I have used it on a buffing wheel to remove scratches from plastic though! Careful with the pressure if doing this, if things heat up the plastic will melt.

REELAV8R

Not unless you are talking about a chrome specific polish.

Mothers mag and wheel polish says specifically, "not recommended for chrome..." on the label.

dpw21562

I used Quick Glo http://www.quick-glo.com/

dugsgms74

Truthfully, the best thing Ive found is 000 or 0000 steel wool.

nz corvette

Your right!
I just went out to the garage to check the one I brought the other day
That will give me another reason to go back to the shop!!

AAJC

Keep the foil flat & go lightly in circles. It won't scratch, it just removes all the deposits on the chrome.
Make sure you then seal the chrome with a good product to prevent rust etc.
I did this on my bumpers. It produced an amazing shine.



Andy

Factor

Thanks!
R