How to Fix Chrome Pits
Pitted, rusted chrome makes your vehicle look older. You can buff out the chrome pits, repair the damaged areas with chrome paint and restore your chrome detailing to a high gloss. First make sure your chrome is really chrome. Plastic that's been plated with chrome paint won't hold up to abrasive repair methods. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Pour a dime-sized amount of an abrasive chrome cleaner on a rag. Rub the chrome cleaner over the chrome pits, loosening the flaky finish. Repeat as needed to relieve the rust and tarnish of pitted chrome. When you finish, the metal underneath the chrome will show through, but the pitted chrome will be gone.
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Touch up the damaged spots with chrome paint. Dab a small paintbrush over the damaged spots, depositing chrome paint. Apply only as much as needed, since a heavy hand can create an uneven texture. Let the chrome paint dry the recommended dry time, per your paint container.
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Coat the chrome with wax to seal and protect the surface. Wipe wax onto the chrome with long, lean strokes, using a rag. Apply a base coat of wax to the entire area and wait until the wax hazes over. Buff the wax with a back-and-forth motion, using a clean rag. Keep buffing until you see no more wax and the chrome appears shiny.
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Tips & Warnings
If your chrome turns out to be plastic, remove the pits with a household cleaner and repaint with chrome paint. Wax to seal in the finish.
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