Best way to keep Chrome shiny, clean and protected.

[ghostrider2000]

Hi, I just thought I would post this info that I found out on the internet on how to take care of CHROME. The info was from a lady that owns a Chrome shop so who would know better. Hopefully this will help those that have wondered what the best treatment is.

"I am the female owner of Custom Wors Plating and Polishing. I noticed this question and couldn't resist answering. I get this question a lot from my customers and people on the street. Chrome is not anything more than a clear coat over your nickel to keep it from oxidizing. Using ANYTHING abrasive will cause you to literally rub the chrome off. The best thing to use on chrome is just plain old soap and water or glass cleaner. You should always keep it waxed with a CARNUBA wax. This is non abrasive and will protect your chrome. Keeping chrome clean will preserve it for a long time. If your chrome is showing rust you should have it rechromed because if not it will continue to rust. This just means there is nothing covering the bare metal and will continue to rust. If you would like to see the true chrome process go to Custom Works or call me and I will help you as much as possible".

Also, if there is some rust and you don't want to get it replated right away, you can use 0000 steel wool to help clean it. (Ya, I know, but I'm just reporting what I read).

[unfknblvbl]

I find microfiber towels the best for cleaning chrome. No water, no nothing just a little of elbow grease and it is clean.

If it has some stuff (i.e. rubber from the heel of my boot on my pipes) that is tough to get off, that chrome cleaner the stealer sells in that little black and orange tube works good at getting it off.

[denisr]

I've been using windex for all Chrome. High temperature problems (melted rubber on hot pipes) I use EasyOff oven cleaner. Spray it on cold, let stand over night, and it's an easy wipe. Never ruined chrome yet.