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72farmer · 11-22-2015, 02:36 PM

I have been working on a 72 c-10 off and on for the last 5 years.I noticed some hard to get off spots on my already installed new front grill.
What can I do to clean spots off and preserve nice new chrome parts?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-22-2015, 03:42 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the original grilles are not technically chrome, they're anodized aluminum. At a glance, I don't see any posts for how to "polish" these without removing the finish. You might try diluted simple green and a soft cloth. Some low abrasive paint polish may work well.

I found this on-line. Little confusing however. The title reads for anodized aluminum, but the description says for "uncoated" aluminum.....WTH?

Amazon.com: Autosol Anodized Aluminum Polish 75ml...

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-22-2015, 03:50 PM

I've used Pro products on the paint of my vehicles for decades, love the stuff, and am currently reading my "#1 POLISH Clearcoat Formula". Without knowing any better, I'd say this would be a great option. I'd be real tempted to follow that up with their paint sealant too.

You might check the Pro website, they have a lot to offer. I highly recommend their polishes and paint sealants. Finish is second to none.

http://www.prowax.com/polishes_glaze..._1_Polish.html

leftybass209 · 11-22-2015, 03:52 PM

I agree the OEM grills are clear anodized over the aluminum. I am unsure of the aftermarket pieces. If it is anodized, and it's already starting to blemish, it is a coating similar to paint. You can try to buff it slightly, but you can't overheat the area by rubbing too hard, and you should be aware of rubbing through. I'd use a very light wax, and not a buffing compound, and just give it a light rub to see if the blemish will come out.

11-22-2015, 03:42 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,120	Re: What is a good wax or cleaner to put on chrome for long term storage? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the original grilles are not technically chrome, they're anodized aluminum. At a glance, I don't see any posts for how to "polish" these without removing the finish. You might try diluted simple green and a soft cloth. Some low abrasive paint polish may work well. I found this on-line. Little confusing however. The title reads for anodized aluminum, but the description says for "uncoated" aluminum.....WTH? Amazon.com: Autosol Anodized Aluminum Polish 75ml... __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

11-22-2015, 03:50 PM	#3
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,120	Re: What is a good wax or cleaner to put on chrome for long term storage? I've used Pro products on the paint of my vehicles for decades, love the stuff, and am currently reading my "#1 POLISH Clearcoat Formula". Without knowing any better, I'd say this would be a great option. I'd be real tempted to follow that up with their paint sealant too. You might check the Pro website, they have a lot to offer. I highly recommend their polishes and paint sealants. Finish is second to none. http://www.prowax.com/polishes_glaze..._1_Polish.html __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 11-22-2015 at 04:06 PM.

11-22-2015, 03:52 PM	#4
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: What is a good wax or cleaner to put on chrome for long term storage? I agree the OEM grills are clear anodized over the aluminum. I am unsure of the aftermarket pieces. If it is anodized, and it's already starting to blemish, it is a coating similar to paint. You can try to buff it slightly, but you can't overheat the area by rubbing too hard, and you should be aware of rubbing through. I'd use a very light wax, and not a buffing compound, and just give it a light rub to see if the blemish will come out.

11-22-2015, 02:36 PM	#1
72farmer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hazel Green AL Posts: 286	What is a good wax or cleaner to put on chrome for long term storage? I have been working on a 72 c-10 off and on for the last 5 years.I noticed some hard to get off spots on my already installed new front grill. What can I do to clean spots off and preserve nice new chrome parts?



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