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-----Looking to restore chrome luggage rack for vintage car
2006
I have purchased a used chrome luggage rack that mounts on the trunk of a 1971 Volvo 1800e sports car. It is basically a steel rectangular tube structure with 4 legs that bolt to the trunk. Overall it is solid but some of the chrome has peeled and there is minor surface rust. Can a unit like this be restored as long as there are only a few minor surface rust areas? I'm not sure if there are processes to strip the chrome off and neutralize the rust so it can be rechromed and not rust again if properly cared for. My car is stored dry always in the garage. I would wax the rack a few times each year to protect it.
Also, would triple chroming be the most durable lasting way to go?
TIA for your expert advice.
car restorer - WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin
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