To Wax or Not To Wax (chrome)

[Mark]

I use Mehuliar's chrome polish. Should wax be applied over it, or is using the polish every so often enough?

[David Van Weele]

Re: To Wax or Not To Wax (chrome)

I have used just never dull on my '63 for 37 years. I had the bumpers rechromed in 1980. I have never used wax. You have to be very careful with the type of wax you may use since a lot of them have a very fine abrasive in them. The smallest amount of abrasive will ruin the chrome. I just tried Mothers Show Time on my car including the bumpers and it looks great but I do not have a long term history of this product. I do not know if you have ever seen my car but the chrome done 20 years ago stills looks like I just unwrapped it.

Dave Z06

[David Van Weele]

Re: To Wax or Not To Wax (chrome)

I should have read the my previous message before posting since I meant to say I have used Never Dull.

[Mark]

Re: To Wax or Not To Wax (chrome)

What is it? Is it available at the chain auto parts stores?

[John H.]

Re: To Wax or Not To Wax (chrome)

Mark -

The finish layer of chrome is only a few thousandths thick, and will not take kindly to repeated use of chrome polish ("polish" is the operative word, as all "polishes" contain abrasives of some sort, where pure "wax" does not). For appearance longevity of chrome, the formula is to use "polish" as infrequently as possible, and after using polish, put three or four coats of high-quality "wax" on it to seal/protect the finish and minimize the need for future use of "polish".

John

[David Van Weele]

Re: To Wax or Not To Wax (chrome)

The actual name is Mothers California Gold Showtime. It is available in Pep Boys and AutoZone. It is know as an instant detailer. Dave