How To Polish Rusted Chrome-Vintage Motorcycle Restoration Project: Part 37

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This video series features the complete restoration of a 1972 CL350 Honda Scrambler motorcycle. The videos should help anyone whether working on a cafe racer build or a full-on original restoration. I'm definitely not an expert so please refer to your manuals for proper disassembly and assembly instructions. Please leave comments if you have any questions. I'll be happy to help answer questions if I can confidently provide solutions. Again, I'm not a professional. This is my 2nd Honda motorcycle restoration and I'm learning every single day. I'd love to hear your tips if you have better ways to do things. I hope you find the series useful and entertaining. I strive to show as much detail as possible so that the videos can be used as not only a how-to resource but also a reference for the placement and original set up of parts and systems.
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[@baronio2]

Coooool!!!! Can you provide us the links to those products?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

You can get them here and support the Channel: www.amazon.com/shop/keeponwrenching/list/MM0C0I999KJB?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsflist_aipsfkeeponwrenching_P3XSN0KCKGG81FKSCS9D

[@anthonyvega33]

Were can I pick up them cleaning supplies ?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

You can get them here. www.amazon.com/shop/keeponwrenching/list/MM0C0I999KJB

[@Theundisputedtruth]

​@KeepOnWrenching good video amd recipe didn't expect that , would that work om car bumper and peeling flaking chrome rims ?by chance

[@furhadnasserjah123]

Steve-O killin it with the uploads!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

People keep saying that lol

[@ARSERR]

I was waiting for the “haha yeah dude!”

[@gigiponce2729]

I was hearing the same thing...lol

[@shaunmcgowan827]

Guys got way more brains than Steve-O LOL

[@justinkyle5025]

Come on 😂

[@wetterzbetter]

That Wizards reminds me of Nevr Dull; we used that stuff for decades in the Navy until somebody decided it was an "atmosphere contaminant" and we stopped being able to get it. Back then everything shined. You could polish a piece of carbon steel that had been in salt water for 20 years to a bright polish without a second thought; great stuff. Nice work.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks! yeah...that stuff is magic and many people swear by Nevr Dull.

[@freefall6696]

Wonderful, good-hearted, hard-working eccentric Americans of the old school type. Terrific stuff. Best wishes from Blighty (England). 😎

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@mikeday9699]

Wow,, I had no idea that something that bad could look so good. I have some projects now. Thanks.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Totally, man. It’s not perfect but who would have thought such progress could be made. I bet a lot of parts get destroyed unnecessarily.

[@mofoz66]

This is why I like youtube. Thank you for sharing!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thank you!

[@Nords1982]

Turtle wax products are legendary. So shiny like a mirror, I can see your shop clearly in the background.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Love it!

[@ddavexn]

Lots of hard work, but looking at the results, definitely worth it! You've inspired me to tackle the chrome on my 40 year old RD250E. Thanks for the great video and the inspiration!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Go get it! It’s definitely a lot of work. Power tools are an option too if you have them available.

[@dkeith45]

Cool. I had a CL350 in the mid 70's. Great machine. Vibrated a bit, but I had a lot of fun on it. Also got my first and only ever speeding ticket with it. Doing 95 in a 55. Cop was nice tho and wrote down that I was doing 70 in a 55, so I didn't get in as much trouble. That was in 1976 when I was 16.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Ha! That’s awesome. These are really special bikes.

[@ThomasSmith-hh8fp]

I am restoring 73 CL350 At the moment, and came across your vid, upon searching. Thanks !!

[@stephenelliott8679]

What an amazing transformation -- congratulations and thanks for the tutorial !!!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

You’re welcome. I was surprised by the results!

[@mprintz5777]

The wizards polish was impressive. When I saw the little piece of pink cotton I was like yeah right this guy is crazy. Awesome job.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

The stuff is amazing. Really impressive. Thanks for hanging with me through the process.

[@ianmackay1823]

Bit wasted with a broken guard, like to see that restored first

[@d.p.9005]

It looks like you, straight out of the factory. Good job, my friend am convinced me.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

It’s pretty incredible what can be saved.

[@bobbofly]

the Wizard's reminds me of the Nev'r Dull brand polish-infused batting we used in navy basic training.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Apparently they are pretty similar. I need to check out never dull.

[@tstahler5420]

Not just at NTC, also in the fleet.

[@thetruthisoutthere8598]

I used to use never dull on Chrome mags but the military was I was first introduced to it

[@doorguru168888]

When I was a kid, Mark, a guy that worked for my dad had a newish '68 Royal Infield that had a slightly rusted chrome tank. I took some sandpaper and cleaned it up. I was so proud of myself and couldn't wait until he got home. He didn't say too much but years later he told me he wanted to kick my ass, but I was the bosses son. 😅

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Lol. You were trying to help! That’s a great story.

[@TheHorselemonade]

i bought a 73 MGB needs lots of polishing this video was very helpful and gave me a good baseline of what can be accomplished

[@KeepOnWrenching]

That’s awesome to hear. Good luck!

[@charlieisamonster]

Great work. You brought that back from the dead. Thanks for posting this video. I will definitely be doing this to some of my future projects.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Good luck. It’s amazing what can be saved

[@MaryK4242]

Doing this right now!! Came back here to re-watch and freshen up on process. Thanks again.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

You’re welcome

[@dessullivan1725]

Thanks Brian! This looks amazing given how poor the original condition was. Well done!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks so much!

[@christianmccollum1028]

Just ordered some Brassy & WIzards. Will give it try. Thanks!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Good luck! It’s great stuff.

[@kkallioj]

Nice job! Drill a hole at the end of the crack to stop it advancing.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I will 100% do that. Love that tip!!! Thank you.

[@mutanthifi]

Beat me to it. Stop-drilling is the most important thing to do with cracks

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I like to call it character. I’ll get it welded up one day. Just wanna stop it from getting worse. Also drill stopped it later. I’ll always know it’s my bike!

[@dogdue4588]

Never would've believed it! Awesome! Ordering my Colonel Brassy as I type...

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Order directly from company if you can. The Amazon stuff has been suspect and old stock. Amazing stuff.

[@dogdue4588]

@@KeepOnWrenching will do! Thanks for your demo...

[@moosa2130]

Amazing!!! Thank you zooming in at the right time I was starting to lean forward 👍

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Ok great!

[@mikedelapalma4664]

I'm sorry but nobody on the internet beats your hands on polishing video expertise. I give you 5🌟's Thanks for showing me how to clean all the Chrome on my Ram 1500. Thanks you are a Fat Wallet saver because you just saved my Wallet Life. 😇

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Lmao. It takes time but it can be done. Just be sure to maintain it by cleaning and waxing regularly. That fender still looks amazing for what it is.

[@DrShankenstein]

I'm not even a bike guy, for some reason your video came up as a recommendation and I'm so glad it did. I'm totally amazed at what you did with that fender! Great job! Thank you so much for sharing this video

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@waynez1025]

Good job! And thanks for not playing music in the ground!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

No problem!

[@harryodum5598]

I've used Colonel brassy before on Antique motorcycle and it does work pretty good. I found out through the years if you really wanted to shine up a OEM part I found a powder coater, it's called exotic Coatings in Romulus Michigan sandblast it give it to them for a cheap price it looks like real Chrome and lasts forever. Plus you have your OEM part looking like now. They even offer a black chrome that is killer for the custom look on your newer scooters

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Not too far from here. Thanks for the tip.

[@harryodum5598]

@@KeepOnWrenching it might be in Westland instead of Romulus come to think of it ask for Fred I haven't seen him in a couple years tell him I sent you. Hell he's done frames and everything else for me. They're the best powder coaters I've ever been to. Here is his phone number 734 595 4874 exotic coatings.com all one word all the work that they've done in the past all the top hot rodders and bike builders go there.

[@philtucker1224]

Then just a gentle re-polish once a month will keep the chrome rust-free. Care is always better than care-less for all cherished things! Nice work buddy, thank you for showing this method to the newbies!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

My pleasure!

[@roycemccarthy5771]

I like your optimism. " We'll get it as good as we can". OEM's are hard to find.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks, man. It’s the only way to be. Gotta try at least. Turned out pretty good.

[@gregp.t.8473]

Awesome! Looks great, I have a 1978 Kawasaki that needs some of your attention!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Good luck!

[@bentnickel7487]

At 13:55, bridge in a small piece of metal behind that break and use JB Weld, instead of pop rivets. It will be less noticeable.

[@papabash]

That came out really nice ! instead of steel wool i use tin foil and water with a dash of white vinegar .The tin foil wont scratch the chrome because its softer than chrome but harder than the rust.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks for the tip!

[@davebruton5731]

To all , seeking instant gratification , slow down and learn patience . Take your time . You can always walk away and comeback to it later .

[@atcjoe1600]

Your right, that’s a labor of love. Probably take a couple of hours.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Truth

[@fraserwayhalifax]

Amazing results. I’ve been bringing back the finish on a vintage bike using various grades of sandpaper, Mothers, and loads of time and elbow grease. It’s therapeutic and satisfying work. I’m going to try the Colonel and source some Wizards. Thanks and keep going! I’m a new subscriber!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

That’s awesome, man. I really enjoy the process too. It’s not a race! Thank you!’

[@michaelcurtis3906]

Just bought a bike that has been neglected for a year... no where near as bad as that fender... but thanks to this video I'm 100% sure I can fix the chrome... I have very minor rust... thanks for the confidence boost..

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Go get it!

[@sprezzatura8755]

SOS pads used gently work pretty well. 3M also makes an excellent metal polish. Very popular with boaters. I always wear disposable gloves for these tasks.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I’ll have to look for that 3M polish. Thanks.

[@tonykilbourn7812]

I babied the chrome on my 1954 Chevy using abrasives too..chrome polish..etc looks good but comes back ... works good ! Thanks for vids!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thank you!!!

[@davidwhitworth5931]

I've used Colonel Brassy for about 20 years now on all my old Honda projects from the 60s and I don't believe it is the same formula as it was 20 years ago, but it is still the best product I've found for rusty Chrome. Great video!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

It still does the job. The key is to stir it up good as it does settle. Glad you enjoy the benefits of the Colonel too!

[@ginawalker9286]

A brillo pad soaked in warm washing up liquid mix. Then use kitchen sink cleaner then buff. Job done.

[@fransmith8992]

@@ginawalker9286 brillo pad removes some of the chrome , gomer

[@paulhogan3460]

I just cleaned up my CB400ss chrome fender as bad as yours. At first I used to course wire wool and got swirls so I stopped. After watching this I’ll use your method. Cheers buddy and love the running commentary. Your commentary is as important and as entertaining as the work you show us. Hello from England

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks, Paul. I appreciate the feedback. I hope you got yours sorted to your liking.

[@victorjbarker]

All that is needed is the steel wool and water. Then then seal with wax or ceramic coating. Been doing it for 40 years. Try it. Do not use abrasive polish

[@STBRetired1]

That goes way beyond amazing. Now I gotta get out in the garage and start working on my 1965 Ford Galaxie chrome bumpers. Thanks for the tips.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Good luck!

[@marcocastro7860]

great videos !! you definitely have inspired me to take on a Classic CB Honda restoration! thank you keep up the great work

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Good luck!

[@lovetheNorml]

Doing some chrome on an older wood stove, and this helped a lot. Thanks.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

You’re welcome. Glad it helped you out.

[@kiddcisco]

Never Dull does a very good job as well similar product with additional product use such as your example

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Many people are recommending that. Will need to check it out.

[@mr.e1220]

I use Brasso metal polish with windex and #0000 super fine steel wool. No scratches. Evaporust works nice too.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I love Evaporust!

[@leongrice6664]

Well done. Got to find Colonel Brassy.

[@StephenMoore-g3n]

Thank you....before viewing this video, I was searching DYI chrome plating lol....I just ordered all of the products you mentioned.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I hope you get as lucky as I did!

[@randymcneill2991]

You did a mighty fine job for what you started with

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks, Randy!

[@webse1]

Nice. 👍 Aluminum foil, cola or fanta - the best inexpensive solution.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Definitely works!

[@hughmackenzie2277]

Wizards in UK is known as Duraglit, it's been around for decades. Fantastic stuff.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

It’s magic.

[@joebutlersnr7017]

Love the smell.

[@larylhuntington5398]

Awesome! I'm going to use this same technique on my 57 Chevy bumpers. Great job! Thank you for showing us this.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

My pleasure!

[@moorefab8192]

Great video. Thank you. I have to say, you could do voice overs for Steve-O from jackass. I was cracking up the whole time.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Ha! I had a cold that day. I’m sure that helped.

[@micky1thousand176]

Funny... I was thinking maybe he could do a guest appearance on the Simpsons. But really, great job man. I'll have to invest in those two cleaners. Thanks.

[@cafe100mph6]

steel wool is perfect for rust on chrome like this. it doesnt scratch all but maybe the most pristine show chrome!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Just gotta go 0000 or at most 000

[@rockcitymarco9186]

Pretty cool stuff brother nice job 👍... I use a product called...brasso. this works well also.. thanks man ✌️

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I’ll have to give brasso a try. Thanks, man. I appreciate the kind words.

[@rockcitymarco9186]

@@KeepOnWrenching anytime brother we're here to help each other

[@Clelliiott]

Nice! I'd written off some of my chrome on my '73 Duster, now it looks like new.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

It’s pretty incredible what be salvaged

[@nameleomoanikeala]

Awesome! I also think, that the quality of the original metal, and chrome process back "in the day" was far superior than any modern products, and the EPA has literally made it impossible to operate a quality chrome plating shop in the good old USA! I used to send my Harley parts, including aluminum to Browns plating in Kentucky, and they were the standard about 30+ yrs ago. Now, it seems black is the go to route for custom stuff.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Possibly. I’m still blown away that it came back so well.

[@maskedavenger2578]

In the U.K. we have Brasso liquid like that Mr Brassey & in impregnated wool form like that wizard .We also have Autosol metal & chrome polish for buffing up the chrome .I have an old exhaust that’s sound off a Honda but has a million rust pit marks .I know I can’t get it perfect but I will be happy with a good usable honest patina job .My bikes were made to be ridden so not fussed about showroom looks .That mudguard is coming up to a good acceptable standard with nice aged patina look .👍

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Love it. I’m with ya there.

[@brucemorris6319]

Ive used those SOS pads that has the soap in them it works pretty good.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Will try it. Love an inexpensive option.

[@adam56usa]

@@KeepOnWrenching try using some JB Weld on the inside of that broken fender.

[@JOSH1964-v6i]

Really magical. I have my 30 yrs old 2 Stroke King Yamaha RX100 to present before the vehicle deptt for re testing shortly.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Might as well clean it up a bit! Good luck with the test.

[@JOSH1964-v6i]

@@KeepOnWrenching Thanks, from Kerala, India.

[@camman61]

nice ! I love working these projects ! drill stop and weld it .

[@saragonzalez5641]

THANK YOU! Just picked up a 1980 shovelhead with some minor rusting in the frame and a few places in the chrome! Can't wait to give this a try!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Good luck, Sara! Any light compound would do well.

[@DavidWhite-mt3si]

That totally awesome return for the effort!!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I thought so! I’ll take it.

[@abitofapickle6255]

Very well done. My dad just acquired a 1976 Honda CB550 Four as a project/ first bike for me. It definitely needs some work. I'll do this on the chrome.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks, man! That's a sweet bike! Go get it. Good luck.

[@tomchavez6387]

Nice work use JB wield on break from in side works great

[@KeepOnWrenching]

From the inside is key!

[@ElBrooklyn1]

Yeah. And now you can get JB weld in a 2-part stick so you can mold it into the exact shape and space you want it to go.

[@ratdog7050]

My go to for decades has been Navel Jelly with steel wool #0000 followed up with Never Dull Wadding. The Meguiar's Cleaner Wax. The key is let the Navel Jelly work, don't rush it.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I need to try it sometime

[@lostrhino73]

Just like never dull....

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Apparently never dull is cheaper. I’d love to compare the two and their ingredients.

[@glenpaul3606]

I restored a 1976 750 Honda Four a few years ago that had 4 chrome exhausts that looked like yours. The stuff that worked best was bronze wool. Removes rust but does not scratch the chrome. Finish with a good polish like Mothers.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I totally forgot that I have some of that stuff!

[@PinayTruckerGIRLUSA]

Wow it looks brand new! Good job, your very optimistic and passionate towards your work. The result is brilliant!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks so much! I do enjoy the process a lot.

[@bobloblaw7879]

Chrome is usually done by plating copper, then nickel then chrome. If you're getting pitting, i.e. rust, i.e. iron oxide, it has to be from the steel below. When that happens, there's no more chrome on that spot and the steel is exposed. You can polish until the steel is as shiny as the chrome and will look nice (for a bit) but its still exposed steel and has none of the corrosion resistant properties of the chrome plate. It will start rust there again quickly. You could possibly clear coat to get a bit of protection, but the only way to properly fix it is re-plate it

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Just cleaning up as best I can. Still looks good.

[@tikkidaddy]

Agreed. There are of course different levels of hard chrome plantings that can be applied to steels. And Nickel?? Oh God let something get under that and its DONE. I don't work on vehicles but I have worked on other steel objects with plating. If moisture gets trapped in active rust under plating by a wax, it just accelerates the process. Red rust is destructive. Black Iron oxide (mill scale) is stable, but both of them can trap moisture. You have to get the rust off and start over if a finish is not properly protected. I understand what the presenter is doing here tho, and I plan to use this process on polished high carbon steel. There is a product called EEZOX , a polymerizing CLP that is excellent at keeping steel looking new, but I don't use that on anything plated

[@cplxrh]

This looks great for a while till the rust comes up through the pits ,and it will it will once it gets wet a few times .

[@pastorjustin4181]

Thanks, my 04 Honda VTX 1800 needs touchup polishin. Confidence building video.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

That’s awesome to hear!

[@mutanthifi]

Great work Brian! Really enjoyed watching and learning. Normally these videos bore me, especially with American accents, but this was a pleasure to watch you at work

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks! That’s great to hear glad you enjoyed it.

[@graemeallen3679]

Really good mate 🤘I have some old hub caps. I have to find the ' WIZARD ' or equivalent in an Australian bike shop.

[@emilyscherrer1346]

Great video! I’m doing some research of how to refurbish an antique stove, so I’m hoping the chrome will polish up similarly!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Great to hear! Good luck. You’d be amazed what you can bring back to life!

[@noelleonard2498]

Wow nice, when you see rusty chrome I always figured it was done for and the chrome was finished but this turned out pretty good.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

It’s been fine with maintenance. Keep it clean and waxed.

[@noelleonard2498]

@@KeepOnWrenching I still have my dads 71 cb450k4 thats in bad shape. Getting close to starting on it. Was thinking I would be gutting alot or painting alot of chrome, this makes me hopeful that I can save more than i think.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

You definitely will be able to. Check out where this bike started! It’s pretty incredible what can be saved.

[@jimmelaniecollins9883]

When I was a young man back in the late 1950s most of my cars were old and out of the 40s. Almost all had rust on the bumpers and the like. A friend of mind after seeing may work a half a day on the bumper came up one day laughing and told me this. Take a cigarette wrapper dip it in water and rub it over the rust. The rest will disappear like magic. I tried it and he was right. It just removes rust in an unbelievable way. Try it with Any rusted chrome. Don’t laugh just try

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Foil and water was just tested on a video on my channel last week. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6qtd2yGmpKJrNE Totally works. Pretty sure I recall soft packs of cigs and the foil that you reference. I believe you!

[@benniethejew]

I use cigarette filter to clean electrical contacts on those silly rubber pushbuttons in remotes

[@haroldsherrill5883]

I’m surprised no one has mentioned catsup and steel wool. The ketchup is just acidic enough to eat rust, works on chrome, aluminum and brass.

[@Scootertrash1970]

What do you mean by "cigarette wrapper"? A cigarette paper or the paper on the filter or something else? 🤔

[@Scootertrash1970]

​@@KeepOnWrenchingI've been told that coca cola and aluminum foil works like magic on a rusted bumper and things

[@kurts7913]

I have an 1974 850 Norton Commando. For a few years, it was relegated to a corner in the garage. A few years ago I discovered her again and removed the tarp. Well..noticed a lot of rust on the fenders and anything that was chrome. I used some different chrome polishes and finally settled on some stuff I had in my garage.... 0000 steel wool and Coleman fuel...A charm!! It worked very well....

[@KeepOnWrenching]

coleman fuel? Like lantern fuel? There are literally a million tricks to getting these old parts saved. Thans for the tip, Kurt.

[@kurts7913]

@@KeepOnWrenching Yup...lantern/stove/heater fuel....

[@georgeserrano8354]

That was incredible!!!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks, man!

[@bossplaier]

Legitimate, worthwhile video. Thanks.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thank you!

[@TownsvilleJkWrangler]

I can hear myself saying "just keep working it" when I'm polishing the chrome on my bike. 👍

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Lol. Go get it.

[@williamtucker2738]

That was great. I had thought about painting a 65 Buick bumper but now I don't think I'll have to. Thankyou. .

[@KeepOnWrenching]

You’d be amazed what you can bring back! Just need to protect it often. Still looks great.

[@Antagraber]

01:17 I used that same cotton to polish the buttons of my dress uniform. They shinned like a supernova :))))

[@KeepOnWrenching]

The stuff is fantastic.

[@poultonprojects]

I also remember that stuff from the military days!!

[@stewpadasso297]

Really you didn't use brasso or nerverdull? Never heard of colonel brassy. I guess recruits today dont have to shine or crease anything. USMC might have been different.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

@@stewpadasso297 I need to try neverdull. it's been mentioned quite a few times. Brasso! Totally forgot about that stuff. I can smell it. LOL

[@punktalley]

Antagraber and Him and I, thank you all for your service and your sacrifices by putting me and mine before you and y'alls.

[@tarickabouldahab4938]

Well done. very inspiring

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Thanks so much!

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

You should have started with the triple o first, it would have been way shorter cleaning time. And find some old fashioned Brasso and you will cut your work again in half. When you have cracks like the one on your fender or anywhere else get yourself some 2 part PC-11 epoxy and you can repair the crack from the underside by putting a few thin layers from underneath and you wont even see the repair. It will hold like it was welded together.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Oh nice idea on the crack. I’ll look into that! Thank you.

[@JamesCouch777]

Great tip 👍

[@richardseelye9938]

thanks. that was great. I did not think it could get to that shine on that fender. great instruction

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I was surprised too. It requires regular maintenance as the chrome is pitted. But still looks great!

[@woodrows]

Use plain water and aluminum foil, work the subjsct. Done!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Definitely going to give that a try.

[@larryearlgosnell]

Aluminum Foil with water or wd40 also works great for chrome restoration. Enjoyed the video.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Good call!

[@David8n]

Oh, wow! I've just had flashbacks to the 1960s when my dad used to pay me a few pennies to clean up the chrome on his car with foil and water. I'd totally forgotten...

[@danfarrell8958]

Ive heard aluminum foil works on rust, ever tried it?

[@KeepOnWrenching]

It does if you can get by the nails on chalkboard feeling while doing it. Lol.

[@skeezix8156]

I removed all of the surface rust from a 1976 Schwinn shifter stingray I won at an auction for $80, a day of aluminum foil and water made it look new. I sold it a week later for $650. There’s no scratches at all because the aluminum is softer than the chrome, if your leary about it like I was try it on an old bumper or bike like I did. Just dip the foil in water and start scrubbing.

[@CoreyjGrieve]

@SKITT L3Z Water and foil and rub away,it's instant. Some use Coca Cola or Red Bull instead of water for the extra cleaning power but it's messy/sticky! Water is simple and clean so you will polish one thing and then start looking in the shed for something else to polish. It's sorcery!

[@rhihodag9873]

Night and Day! Wow! That Colonel Brassy looks like good stuff. Went to eBay and pulled the trigger on a bottle. That looks absolutely great!

[@KeepOnWrenching]

From where it started it’s definitely a transformation. Thanks for chiming in. Good luck with the Brassy.

[@chmellen]

I just crumble a wad of aluminium foil and rub the rust off. EASY WAY BRO.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

That can work too

[@johncollins5552]

It works to remove rust but leaves scratch marks that give an almost cloudy looking , satin chrome finish instead of a shiny chrome finish.

[@edgarperez1141]

Wonderfull, great job. thanks for share.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

You’re welcome. Came out great and still looks good years later.

[@1XicBoi]

Oh oh it's magic I know

[@spudth]

Never believe its not so!

[@SP-kh7dp]

Read/singing the comments 🤣

[@jckalma7916]

Great to hear Andy found another career

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Who is Andy?

[@kevinmurtagh3434]

My dad use to swear by used engine oil, and time, brush it on and wipe it off repeat dally

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Worth a shot! Thanks!

[@jeffpalmeri9102]

I grew up in the used car business and cleaned a lot of rusty chrome. Steel wool and turtle wax used to work pretty good for me.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Will have to try it. Thank you!

[@christya2488]

I swear I glanced at this and I thought it said how to polish russet potatoes 🤣

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Lol. No it doesn’t.

[@jamieK111]

Thank you for this great video! Going to use this on my '64 Vista Cruiser wagon.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Good luck!

[@BT_aka_PET_ROOSTER]

Wish I would have seen this before me and the brass coated wire brush got busy on my rear fender. 😂

[@KeepOnWrenching]

It happens.

[@williamllorens2141]

Turned out beautiful . Amazing product. Thanks for sharing 😅

[@KeepOnWrenching]

My pleasure 😊

[@krisley5178]

I used some polishing stuff in the Navy like the Wizards polish called "Never Dull". It was polish absorbed into cotton like that, in a big round metal can. Good stuff for sure.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I need to find some and try it out. Thanks.

[@FullMetalEnno]

Steve-O? 😂

[@KeepOnWrenching]

People keep saying that!? Lol

[@EricPollarrd]

Just what I was thinking 😂

[@LuisOntiverosv]

Was thinking the same😂

[@ronaldwhite5887]

Big difference, nice work some may have pitched it you brought it back to life

[@KeepOnWrenching]

I bet a lot of hit the junk yard prematurely

[@jimearnest4342]

Aluminum foil and water will do the same thing with a lot less work.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

Too bad it’s like nails on a chalkboard. Lol. Will have to give it another try one day.

[@JamesCouch777]

I've heard aluminum foil and coke works good.

[@KeepOnWrenching]

James Couch I’m gonna give it a try in an upcoming video!