How to protect chrome during winter storage?

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 05:18 PM

Well i am putting the race car, and the Dart away for hibernation.
I have a lot of chrome on both of them.
I want to protect it from getting rusty or anything else.
What are the best proven ways to protect chrome bumpers,wheels,and anything else?

Posted By: bigsbigelow

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 05:21 PM

A product called never-dull works well. Apply it and leave it on for the winter and then wipe it off come spring.

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 05:25 PM

Looks pretty good. This is safe to put on Crager S/S wheels that are real shiny?

Posted By: Chris2581

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 06:04 PM

I have also used WD-40 on my bumpers with no problems.

Posted By: tilt

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 07:51 PM

any polish really and as said wd-40 polish not wax

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 09:15 PM

well i think i am going to try the never dull.
If anyone else has any proven products let me know.

Posted By: TS3303

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 09:33 PM

for some reason naval jelly is coming to mind.

Posted By: BigEdsGarage

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 09:53 PM

I love S100 Corrosion Protectant
http://www.s100.com/s100_cp.htm

I used to work at a Harley dealer and found this stuff there. I use it on everything I own that gets put away and risks corrosion, rust or any environmental effects. Works awesome on paint, bare metals and particularly chrome. Great stuff for aluminum intakes! Spray it on and forget about it for the winter. I just rinse it off with a degreaser and water in the spring but you dont need to.

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 11:44 PM

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I love S100 Corrosion Protectant
http://www.s100.com/s100_cp.htm

I used to work at a Harley dealer and found this stuff there. I use it on everything I own that gets put away and risks corrosion, rust or any environmental effects. Works awesome on paint, bare metals and particularly chrome. Great stuff for aluminum intakes! Spray it on and forget about it for the winter. I just rinse it off with a degreaser and water in the spring but you dont need to.

sounds interesting. Where can you buy it at?

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/11/09 11:44 PM

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for some reason naval jelly is coming to mind.

Naval Jelly is always an option!

Posted By: ahy

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/12/09 03:13 AM

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for some reason naval jelly is coming to mind.

Naval Jelly is always an option!

I believe Naval Jelly is basically jelled acid (phosphoric?)? May not be the best for storage...

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/12/09 03:54 AM

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for some reason naval jelly is coming to mind.

Naval Jelly is always an option!

I believe Naval Jelly is basically jelled acid (phosphoric?)? May not be the best for storage...

Oh yeah...... we are talking about storage here... my bad.

Posted By: TS3303

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/12/09 04:42 AM

me too, maybe it was for cleaning them.

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/12/09 04:56 AM

well none the less, i can think of a couple of things that naval jelly is good for.

Posted By: TS3303

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/12/09 06:29 AM

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well none the less, i can think of a couple of things that naval jelly is good for.

adding a dead bolt to the lounge door now.

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Post deleted by Defbob - 11/12/09 07:41 AM

Posted By: dc426

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/12/09 12:46 PM

And you know those Amish make the best Naval Jelly

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/12/09 03:54 PM

oh yeah you know it. Theres is hand turned.

Posted By: rowin4

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/12/09 04:42 PM

Isn't never dull a fine abrasive compound in a felt type pad? I wouldn't use it on new rims unless there to shiny.

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/12/09 04:54 PM

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Isn't never dull a fine abrasive compound in a felt type pad? I wouldn't use it on new rims unless there to shiny.

This is a good point. My rims are brand new and all my bumpers are rechromed.
I dont want to hurt any of this stuff.

Posted By: ahy

Re: How to protect chrome during winter storage? - 11/13/09 12:29 AM

I always use a polish suited to the material (Alu or Chrome) then car wax. I don't really know how much it helps but the parts look better and I feel better.

Posted By: HEMIDARTS