De-Rusting a Chrome Bumper 1994

[IronNam]

It's a 2wd bumper, doesnt make a difference, but im trying to derust my bumper.


i've sanded all of the surface rust off, but it still looks dull and a lil orange tint on the chrome. it's making me go Super OCD. someone help and give me hints.

im trying to get this to be super shiny CHROME!!!


after i derust i'll clearcoat bumper and what not.

but help will be appreciated sooo much!!

[IronNam]

well my bumper is close to shine right now, do i just lay down a coat of clearcoat to prevent it from rusting again? i need tips TN. =]

[joeylgarcia]

have you tried looking into duplicolor's chrome spray finishes and clearcoats? just an idea but im not sure if it will work on your project.

[IronNam]

its kinda late out right now but i'll try to get that tomorrow if time permits. basically the bumper is metal and chrome. only concern is to prevent futurerust

[IronNam]

i eventually finished and clearcoated my bumpers.....

=D i need pics

[ohgood]

on how bad the rust is, i'd suggest a brillo pad, and some elbow grease.

then put some polish on it and it will stay 4-5 months.

mine shines like new when i do this. i hadn't considered a clear coat for longevity.

[IronNam]

what polish have you used?

[pickup]

Mine is showing a little rust. Subscribed for tips!

[IronNam]

best tool i used to take rust off is basically anything that can sand. like hand sanding.

i had this tool with a handle that holds on a sheet of sanding material, but eventually the material gave away and... no more of that so i used this spongy thing with sandpaper texture all over it.

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by DubVipers

what polish have you used?

mothers makes a polish that tears off in a silver can, i forget the name. the polish isn't nearly as important as -not- sanding off the good surface too far and exposing plain steel beneath the chrome plating.

[IronNam]

heh, i only sand to get the rust off. there still is quite a bit of Chrome all over.

[IronNam]

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[Camach]

Looks like you got it down but for anyone else looking for some help I use the wenol twins. http://www.wenol-polish.com/

I polished my rims and center caps up with them then coated them with Klasse AIO and SG. I have pictures if anyone cares to see.

[IronNam]

i care to see!! CAMACH YOU HAVE APPEARED ONCE AGAIN!

[Camach]

Ha I'm still here. Kinda slowed down because of college though.


I was happy with them at the end but some day I'd like to go back with an electric polisher to give it some more elbow grease. My little hands just weren't cutting it.

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