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 8 ай бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 8 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Were can I pick up them cleaning supplies ?

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

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

@victorjbarker 2 жыл бұрын

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

@furhadnasserjah123 3 жыл бұрын

Steve-O killin it with the uploads!

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

People keep saying that lol

@ARSERR 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for the “haha yeah dude!”

@gigiponce2729 3 жыл бұрын

I was hearing the same thing...lol

@shaunmcgowan827 3 жыл бұрын

Guys got way more brains than Steve-O LOL

@justinkyle5025 2 жыл бұрын

Come on 😂

@wetterzbetter 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@doorguru168888 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@freefall6696 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words.

@d.p.9005 11 ай бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 11 ай бұрын

It’s pretty incredible what can be saved.

@MaryK4242 Күн бұрын

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

@davebruton5731 3 жыл бұрын

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

@atcjoe1600 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Truth

@nievesmares3179 4 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@mofoz66 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikeday9699 4 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@bobbofly 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tstahler5420 3 жыл бұрын

Not just at NTC, also in the fleet.

@thetruthisoutthere8598 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dkeith45 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ThomasSmith-hh8fp 6 ай бұрын

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

@bentnickel7487 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@stevenflauding9010 Жыл бұрын

Put a thin metal backer on the inside of the fender for the crack and hold it on with JB Weld, much prettier than a rivet.- Lefty

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good idea. I ended up drilling a hole to stop from progressing…I did do a rivet…I can’t really even notice it.

@stevenflauding9010 Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching JB works great for filler on small breaks and cracks if you paint the repaired part, put it on in layers and sand it smooth, then prime and paint. good job on the chrome. - Lefty

@dlhdonn 19 күн бұрын

A tip passed on to me by someone who got it from a tech at a bicycle shop. Crumple a sheet of aluminum foil so the dull side is on the outside of the ball. Dip in water and work on the rust spot areas. There's a chemical reaction between the water, aluminum & rust. Sometimes, it's all you need. Others, maybe a good first step.

@mprintz5777 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ianmackay1823 2 жыл бұрын

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

@charlieisamonster 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck. It’s amazing what can be saved

@linussphinx1353 11 ай бұрын

SOS steel wool with soap pad, finish with Nevr-Dull magic wadding polish. Can't go wrong with the classics.

@dogdue4588 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dogdue4588 3 жыл бұрын

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

@fraserwayhalifax 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ddavexn 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mikedelapalma4664 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@commonsense3505 3 жыл бұрын

Take a piece of tin foil and a bucket of water. Get the piece wet and rub tin foil over rusted chrome. Watch what happens. Go's right back to chrome, no chemicals. Creates a paste as you rub which is a polishing compound. Incredible!

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Will be giving that a try soon.

@stephenelliott8679 9 ай бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 9 ай бұрын

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

@moosa2130 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Ok great!

@gregp.t.8473 8 ай бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 7 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@CthulhuOO7 11 ай бұрын

For the first step, try some crunched up aluminum foil and use some water with a couple drops of soap for lubricant. It's super effective at removing rust like this.

@KeepOnWrenching 11 ай бұрын

People keep suggesting that. I’ll give it a whirl.

@marcocastro7860 2 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@kkallioj 4 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mutanthifi 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@rickguyevans 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Am always on the lookout for tips on restoring rusty chrome bike parts...thanks for sharing!

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Rick! I hope it helps you.

@dessullivan1725 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@camman61 4 жыл бұрын

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

@christianmccollum1028 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! It’s great stuff.

@roycemccarthy5771 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sprezzatura8755 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@ratdog7050 7 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

I need to try it sometime

@pauloconnor7951 4 жыл бұрын

WOW , Impressed with the Wizards. I'm going to buy some !!!

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

It’s great stuff.

@mutanthifi 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@graemeallen3679 2 жыл бұрын

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

@georgeserrano8354 4 жыл бұрын

That was incredible!!!

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

@jckalma7916 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Andy found another career

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Who is Andy?

@Arbiterofinterest 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Andy from Conan u sound like him

@kurts7913 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kurts7913 3 жыл бұрын

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

@DrShankenstein 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it.

@jimmelaniecollins9883 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Foil and water was just tested on a video on my channel last week. Check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y996eZyBypO6pqM.html Totally works. Pretty sure I recall soft packs of cigs and the foil that you reference. I believe you!

@benniethejew 3 жыл бұрын

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

@haroldsherrill5883 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@bobkinney2430 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job and thanks for the product recommendations....I have to clean up chrome and Shocks on my VN 1700 classic. Live in Florida with a lot of rain and moisture.....rust is a constant battle!!

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

It sure is. But it can be maintained. I’ve absolutely loved the results.

@mikemakboul4409 3 жыл бұрын

This is a real life demonstration of the famous American saying ( polishing a turd ) but I am amazed, excellent dude.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man. I’m glad you can appreciate the effort. It’s still looking good too but does require attention. I love it.

@mikemakboul4409 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching just ordered colonel brassy from Amazon

@mikemakboul4409 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching just ordered colonel brassy from Amazon

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, man. Thank you! I love that stuff. I hope you will too.

@randymcneill2991 4 жыл бұрын

You did a mighty fine job for what you started with

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Randy!

@DavidWhite-mt3si 4 жыл бұрын

That totally awesome return for the effort!!

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

I thought so! I’ll take it.

@halibut1249 3 жыл бұрын

You got it shiney as a mirror. Great job, very useful info and demo of the good results from those products.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@glenpaul3606 3 жыл бұрын

Bronze wool does a great job and will not scratch chrome.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Purchased some! Will try it out. Definitely wanna stick to 0000

@glenpaul3606 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching I polished a very rusted set of 4 chrome exhausts for a 79 Honda i restored and they turned out great with not a scratch. very useful stuff.

@hughmackenzie2277 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

It’s magic.

@joebutlersnr7017 3 жыл бұрын

Love the smell.

@leongrice6664 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. Got to find Colonel Brassy.

@PinayTruckerGIRLUSA 2 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sarath4778 4 жыл бұрын

I like it a lot, bit of handwork and the result is so amazing.

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@TownsvilleJkWrangler 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Go get it.

@kiddcisco 4 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mjb12141963 9 ай бұрын

Turtle wax has a chrome polish that works just as well. Shined up my 10 speed bike when I was a teen and that was my only means of transportation.

@KeepOnWrenching 7 ай бұрын

There are tons of options out tgere

@jamesholder9366 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video, It was amazing that the fender came out looking that well, I'm definitely picking up some colonel brassy, And some Wizard metal polish!!

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, James. I really love those products. Seem to do the job for me. I hope you see similar results. Good luck. I appreciate your chiming in.

@moorefab8192 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@micky1thousand176 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@harryodum5598 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Not too far from here. Thanks for the tip.

@harryodum5598 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@cafe100mph6 2 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

Just gotta go 0000 or at most 000

@jeffpalmeri9102 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Will have to try it. Thank you!

@davidwhitworth5931 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@fransmith8992 9 ай бұрын

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

@rockcitymarco9186 4 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rockcitymarco9186 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheHorselemonade 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear. Good luck!

@gromeca1 Жыл бұрын

Amazing results! Excellent job!

@bobloblaw7879 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tikkidaddy Жыл бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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 .

@tomchavez6387 4 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

From the inside is key!

@ElBrooklyn1 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@waynez1025 Жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@larryearlgosnell Жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

Good call!

@David8n Жыл бұрын

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...

@dickjohnson7845 Жыл бұрын

20 years ago I used to call BS on the aluminum foil and water approach until I tried it. I will say, the combination of aluminum foil with a spray bottle of water, keeping the surface wet, removes rust beyond belief. I've tried other polishes, etc and nothing worked as well.

@KeepOnWrenching 7 ай бұрын

It does work!

@nameleomoanikeala 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@brucemorris6319 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Will try it. Love an inexpensive option.

@adam56usa 3 жыл бұрын

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

@stevehoward3049 4 жыл бұрын

Good job. I have an old clock from the 50 s with a chrome case. I want to restore the shine on it. Thanks for the upload.

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I hope you have similar results. Good luck.

@rosewd2 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m going to have to try that out on my chrome valve covers !

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t see why you couldn’t have similar results.

@Antagraber 4 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

The stuff is fantastic.

@poultonprojects 3 жыл бұрын

I also remember that stuff from the military days!!

@stewpadasso297 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lostrhino73 4 жыл бұрын

Just like never dull....

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

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

@benjaminrockwood9327 11 ай бұрын

Gonna try this on my old cragars, thanks!

@KeepOnWrenching 11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@AV-wq5sq 3 жыл бұрын

looks awsome love to see what products people use i think there is a massive difference with old school chrome and what they call chrome nowadays quality back then made to last throw away on new..great video..

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised how well that came back.

@TBullCajunbreadmaker 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@JamesCouch777 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip 👍

@1XicBoi 4 жыл бұрын

Oh oh it's magic I know

@spudth 3 жыл бұрын

Never believe its not so!

@SP-kh7dp 3 жыл бұрын

Read/singing the comments 🤣

@rhihodag9873 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@saragonzalez5641 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@need100k 4 жыл бұрын

No product exists that can 100% restore where rust has pushed through the chrome, because the chrome is actually gone in those spots. You can rub down past the chrome into the original metal beneath the chrome, but it's no longer chrome. So if this is as far as you're going to go without a full re-chrome, you'll have to seal it with something to keep the rust from coming right back. Oh, and those aren't "patina pits"; it's where the rust popped the chrome.

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I know. Lol. I’m calling it patina to make myself feel better. All good, man. Light years ahead of where it began.

@need100k 4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching - Indeed, and I was impressed.

@woodrows 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to give that a try.

@Hertog_von_Berkshire 3 жыл бұрын

Wizards: new name for Dura-Glit. Been around for decades.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@STBRetired1 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@chmellen 2 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

That can work too

@johncollins5552 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kevinmurtagh3434 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Worth a shot! Thanks!

@JOSHY1964 6 ай бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

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

@JOSHY1964 4 ай бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Thanks, from Kerala, India.

@larylhuntington5398 11 ай бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@BT_aka_PET_ROOSTER 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

It happens.

@abitofapickle6255 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@FullMetalEnno 3 жыл бұрын

Steve-O? 😂

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

People keep saying that!? Lol

@EricPollarrd 3 жыл бұрын

Just what I was thinking 😂

@LuisOntiverosv 3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same😂

@christya2488 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. No it doesn’t.

@Clelliiott 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 3 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty incredible what be salvaged

@sierahbarnhart2894 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ive got an old chrome barber chair that was rusted and then painted over. I'd love to get the chrome looking 1/2 decent again. Like you, I don't mind the patina. So I'll be giving these things a try. Thank you!

@KeepOnWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

Go get it. No reason why you would see similar results! Good luck!

@ericschulze5641 Жыл бұрын

It's probably not chrome It's probably nickel

@danfarrell8958 4 жыл бұрын

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

@KeepOnWrenching 4 жыл бұрын

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

@skeezix8156 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@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!