uh oh.....where did my chrome go??

[Poot]

Hello..


I have to be quick so....

recently, i sanded (with 320b then 600 grit silicone sandpaper) some melted plastic off one of my headers, and my exhaust (silly buggers ...feet ON the pegs).

Now, I cant get that chrome to mirror shine.....

Can i fix it?

gtg...


PoooT

[Dink]

Once they come back from re-chroming it wont be a problem at all.
Dink

[Poot]

umm........... re-chroming as in...rechroming the whole system?(as in not me doing it?!)
$ $ $?

[Hoomgar]

Yeah Poot I believe that what Dink was eluding to there is that you have destroyed your chrome with what you have done and most likely will have to have it rechromed if you want it to shine again. Call around the body shops to get started on finding someone who will do it and then get quotes.

You could try to buff it back out with the finest grade steel wool you can get and some rubbing compound. Follow that up with some power rubbing (you'll have to burn your elbows out or use a power tool) with a good chrome polish like Turtle Wax chrome polish. If you buff like mad, you may restore enough that you will be happy with it. If not, you?re going to have to rechrome.

[Poot]

DAMN! my elbows are gonna be sore....