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Chrome furniture

I have 2 LeCorbusier chrome chairs that have rust around certain areas. How can I save them? I read about rubbing aluminum foil but I think it won't be enough. Any suggestions?

Lucas Alvarez
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
2006

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First of three simultaneous responses --

Hi Lucas,
I have found that Wenol [on eBay or Amazon] metal polishes work great on rusted chrome. There are different product grades for what you want to accomplish. I don't recall the exact product name for rusted chrome, but the Wenol Blue works very well as a final polish. I ordered mine a few years ago on-line. You could also check out a motorcycle supply house in your area. Good Luck!

Mark Baker
process engineer - Malone, New York
2006

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Second of three simultaneous responses --

The only real answer to restore the original finish is to have a plating shop strip, polish and replate.

Gene Packman
process supplier - Great Neck, New York
2006

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Third of three simultaneous responses --

Try Mirrachrome paint by Alsa Corporation, very expensive but better than aluminum foil. Replating is best option if you want to use your chairs. Good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2006