How To Restore Chrome Plated Steel Bicycle Parts Without Re-Plating or Harsh Chemicals

This is the best way to improve the appearance of rusty chrome plated steel parts without harmful chemicals or re-plating, and least mess.
This method will not repair chrome plating that has peeled off or blistered due to heavy corrosion. It will clean up fairly heavily pitted chrome parts. This is not a method for a concours restoration where only new chrome plating will provide perfection. It will make old parts look better and help protect them from further degradation.
I have used steel wool, aluminum foil, citric acid baths, oxalic acid baths and vinegar baths. All of these will work, but this is the cleanest and easiest method in my opinion. I still use citric acid baths for larger parts like frames or handlebars.
Products used:
- sealable plastic tub
- Dawn dish soap
- nylon bristle brushes
- Evapo-Rust
- Quick-Glo
- Mothers Chrome Polish
- Superlube grease
- paper towels
- shop towels
- microfiber towels
- used golf balls (optional to reduce volume of rust remover)

[@blauwzakjecrack]

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[@steveromer5589]

Loving these videos man! Hope all is well!

[@ReferenceBicycle]

Thanks Steve! Glad someone is digging them! Good here and hope you are doing well too.

[@EriebyCycle]

Evapo-rust in an ultra sonic bath… that’s a fantastic idea!

[@ReferenceBicycle]

It’s the heat more than anything. But does make the process faster. Heat is definitely a catalyst for E-R.

[@EriebyCycle]

@@ReferenceBicycle I used to use molasses and water. It’s the same chemical reaction as evapo rust but slower, and it stinks after about a month.