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Remove rust on chrome?
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Chrome parts on antique banjo uke have light dust rust, some rusted even more.
Any suggestions on removing the rust and avoiding replating which would be prohibitive?
D.W. Austin- Chino Valley, Arizona
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How "antique" are we talking, D.W.? For a couple of decades way back when, things were nickel plated without today's usual topcoat of chrome plating.
After you remove the rust and/or tarnish with any metal polish or chrome polish from your local auto store or hardware store, you could give it a few coats of clear lacquer. It's won't be as good as plating it, but it should be good enough.
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Ted Mooney, P.E. finishing.com Brick, New Jersey |