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Remove rust on chrome?

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

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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