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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Rust Color Spots

Through the winter I have noticed small rust color spots starting to appear on my bumper. I was able to work some out but was just try with windex. Not easy work. Any ideas on the best product to clean that up.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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I would be interested to find out myself,as i have the same problem.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Try your local rim and mag wheal shop they will have the best chrome cleaner ect.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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We always use WD40 and SOS pads on the Fire trucks.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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I got the same problem with the center caps on my wheels. dont know if its because of the deicer they put on the roads or if my animals just love my wheels.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:07 AM
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really fine steel wool is amazing guys, puts a mirror finish on the chrome but you just have to put a sealer on it or something afterwards
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 07:33 AM
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Rollerstud what did you use for a sealer?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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i haven't sealed mine yet, my 03's bumper has rust spots that keep coming back after i polish them off, although my dodge bumper there aside from a few spots that are nicked, has no rust coming back and its been now since september that i polished it up like that
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Theres a product out there called Nevr-Dull. its a metal wading polish and it cleans and takes off small rust spots. not as good as the steel wool that rollerstud uses

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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Blue Magic. Comes in a tube and leaves a silicon barrier behind. Just don't use harsh detergents when washing (Auto Car Washes). Touch up as needed. Polishes chrome really nice.

Edit: this is once the major blemishing has been removed. I would avoid steel wool at all costs, too abrasive. Maybe a polishing compound or so. Even with steel wool though, the Blue Magic is good stuff after it is cleaned up.
 

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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Dang Roller that thing is bright. Because of the winter salt and the junk that chips the inside and collects holding moisture I did this last spring http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...94070327CHhVgf

It's just the NAPA stuff in a can. It's holding very well.
 
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Originally Posted by Tenn01PSD350
Blue Magic. Comes in a tube and leaves a silicon barrier behind. Just don't use harsh detergents when washing (Auto Car Washes). Touch up as needed. Polishes chrome really nice.

Edit: this is once the major blemishing has been removed. I would avoid steel wool at all costs, too abrasive. Maybe a polishing compound or so. Even with steel wool though, the Blue Magic is good stuff after it is cleaned up.

the steel wool i use is extremely fine, i use it to sand cabinet doors that i am lacquering when they have designs in them, it takes down the bumps without breaking the edge, i'll do my 350's bumper tomorrow and post some pics of how it comes out for you guys
 
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