Chrome cure

From the shed

John Simpfendorfer from Cootamundra,

NSW has some advice on caring for chrome.

As we all know the chrome wheels on motor bikes are a lot different in their quality of finish. The first ones to show signs of rust are the Japanese. The following is a process that I have used successfully on my wheel rims. 1. Hydrochloric Acid (Spirits of Salts) used

in swimming pools and cleaning brickwork. 2. 1 Tea spoon of Bi-Carb Soda, premixed in

a cup of hot water (dissolves better)

3. Good wash off with water, by hose.

4. Coat of Autosol.

Procedure as follows: Apply acid with a brush. I used a 1 1/2” soft bristle, as it gets around the nipples better than a hard bristle brush. Leave for five minutes. Then apply a good coat of Bi-Carb Soda mix. Leave for five minutes. Then wash off with a good spray of water. When thoroughly dry, apply a coat of Autosol to shine. Note: Be careful around your paint work.