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| posted on October 17th, 2012 at 05:26 PM |
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chrome????
Hey guys,
i have a few beetle parts that are chrome and have started to pitt. Does anyone know how to remove it? I have tried metal cleaners and steel wool. I
don't really want to spend the money on chroming as it is quite expensive. Anyway here are some pics, any help would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Peter
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| posted on October 17th, 2012 at 05:27 PM |
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and again #1
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| posted on October 17th, 2012 at 06:59 PM |
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they are die cast alloy
Can not remove the pits as they will leave a BIG hole in the cover
You need new of have them plastic coated and re chromed
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| posted on October 17th, 2012 at 07:14 PM |
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Yes, as Dave says they are die cast metal
and they are under the chrome so rubbing them off would create holes in the chrome..
If You closely at many older beetles You will find it in the 1/4 windows and the 1/4 window locking bits..
and the die cast VW badge on the bonnet..
and door handles..
and engine lid locks and handles..
Keep looking for some better ones..
it isn't that noticeable unless You look closely
and they can be used on rat beetles... lol
cheers
LEE
PS: You are right.. chroming IS VERY expensive..
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