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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: 84chevysilverado on January 26, 2009, 03:04:26 pm

Title: bumbers
Post by: 84chevysilverado on January 26, 2009, 03:04:26 pm

so im restoring my 84 swb. dont have the money to buy new bumbers plus they are in really good shape no dents and they arent bent. I do have some little rust on them just here and there around the bolts that hold on the bumper and license plate. what I was thinking was sanding the rust with say 1000 grit sand paper just to remove the surface rust. or maybe buffing it out. would this get rid of the rust and bring out the chrome again? has anyone done this or does anyone have any better ideas.

Title: Re: bumbers
Post by: Captkaos on January 26, 2009, 03:14:08 pm

It depends on how bad the rust it.  If it has eaten through the chrome you won't be able to clean it up.

Title: Re: bumbers
Post by: 84chevysilverado on January 26, 2009, 05:44:56 pm

it not eaten through the chrome. let me reword the question. my bumbers are dull looking no shine to them. and id like to bring the shine back. would sanding them work with a really fine sandpaper? or shopuld I polish them?

Title: Re: bumbers
Post by: Blazin on January 26, 2009, 05:49:23 pm

#0003 steel wool and WD40, or Coke.

Title: Re: bumbers
Post by: ccz145a on January 26, 2009, 08:45:05 pm

+1 on the steel wool, it will do wonders.

Did someone put your "B" key where the "P" goes?

Title: Re: bumbers
Post by: Captkaos on January 26, 2009, 10:16:16 pm

I would say based on the desciption steel wool also.

Title: Re: bumbers
Post by: 84chevysilverado on January 27, 2009, 07:37:02 pm

WOW guys that steel wool really worked well got rid a the rust really quick. thanks a million

Title: Re: bumbers
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on January 28, 2009, 09:36:52 pm

This stuff is great too
(http://www.turtlewax.com/img/products/pd_tw_chromepolish.jpg)

Been using it for years and nothing I've tried has beat it except rechroming.