D300 on chrome?

[Carsten]

Hi
Can I use my DA polisher with d300 and microfiber pad on chrome bumpers on a Corvette c1 58 ?

[HCAD]

Re: D300 on chrome?

I can't think of why it would hurt, although you might get better cleaning results from a dedicated chrome polish. Is there staining or corrosion on the chrome that you're trying to remove?

[Carsten]

Re: D300 on chrome?

Yes its an old Covette c1. It has been parked for the last 16 years. So all the chrome is bad...not rusty but contaminated.
There is A LOT of chrome and im afraid to touch the paint when im using the Dynacone. Thinking the abrasive chrome polish will damage it. So if could do some of it with the DA mt310 and d300 when im working the paint, it would be a lot easier...

[Joe Dragon]

Re: D300 on chrome?

You may want to ask this question of Mike Phillips at Autogeek.com; he's had lots of experience with vintage cars and I'll bet he could steer you in the right direction.

[Old Bear]

Re: D300 on chrome?

I think I would clean the chrome by hand first.
I would not want to have a chrome oxide or other very small hard piece break off and become a planetary scrubber in the pad.

I also remember that my C! was faster with all of that heavy chrome removed.
Things like heavy grills, bumpers, heaters, radios and screaming passengers where stored in protective materials on the garage shelf.

[Nick Winn]

Re: D300 on chrome?

We don't test our compounds for automotive paint on chrome so we can't confirm results either way unfortunately. We would recommend staying with a metal polish designed for chrome.