Tom Sanders wrote:
> Last year I acquired a choice 1968 22" chrome paramount frame. I carefully
> cleaned it all up, had Matt Assenmacher put new decals on it and planned to
> finish it up this year. I stored it with about 3 or 4 coats of paste wax on
> it. In getting it out today and into the sunlight I see that it has
> developed speckles in the chrome. Fairly evenly disbursed over the entire
> frame and fork. Not rough enough to even feel, but they can sure be seen in
> the sunlight. I tried all my usual methods of cleaning up chrome and they
> seem impervious to them. I have never had this happen before. I have the
> kit to build it up, but sure don't want to with that speckling in place.
>
> I seem to have limited choices. If I have it all rechromed, there go my new
> decals, the treasured red lug lining and the originality.all dear to me. Do
> nothing and there goes the several hundred dollars I have into the project.
> I am hoping that perhaps some sage list member has a way of dealing with
> this that they will share. I realize I am asking for a near miracle. To
> say that I am bummed out is a bit of an understatement at this point. Is
> there any help to be had?
>
> Wishing to encounter a helpful Chrome Fairy (Please, no Chromosexual wise
> cracks),
>
> Tom Sanders
>
> Lansing, MI USA
Tom,
I've had very good results with Krud Kutter "The Must For Rust." I buy it at Menards.
A couple of applications of that should dissolve the rust leaving very small, mostly unnoticeable holes.
A good metal polish and and seal with paste wax and it should look like new <g>
Good Luck,
Rick Burns
Streator, IL usa