Chrome polishing trick

Awesome idea...I remember years ago polishing a chrome trailer tong that had rusted a bit and it worked great followed by a little wax to seal the surface.

Yep, been using Brillo pads for a long time - they work great!!! Just don't use them on chrome plated plastic parts!!!

I use cleanser n brillo pad .

Eagle One Wadding Compound also works well on chrome and won't scratch anything.

If the chrome has been so compromised that using a Brillo Pad is needed to restore the appearance . . . . then the chrome is still seriously compromised. In a relatively short time it will return to it's former condition with a bit more speed eash time a Brillo Pad is used for this purpose. If/When absolutely no other remedy is available, using such techniques can be the only option available short of replacement or re-chroming the part. BUT, before using Brillo Pads, make very certain that you have exhausted all other options: Chrome Polish, Semi-Chrome, Magic Wading, etc. Also using phosphoric acid (Hardware Store Plumbing Supplies) works extremly well.

I use the softsoap for glass stove tops. Works great, will not scratch and also works better then anything else I have found to clean and polish the aluminum on the MCT.

I use never dull for the chrome and I have no complaints. Cheap too and lasts a while. Thanks for the tip. Nice to have options

I'll second #0000 steel wool. I've used it many times.

I've never tried brillo pads... I'll have to give it a shot.

Thanks for the tip!!!

I've had great luck with aluminum foil and water. When I bought my 08, the seller gave me a set of Cobra performance exhaust because he was going to throw them out because they were rusty and pitted. 20 minutes with aluminum foil and water and they look like new, and still look the same 9 months later.

I have found the opposite. Brillo pad will scratch the chrome and SOS pads will not. I use SOS. I have not tried Brillo for a number of years and if they have changed the type of steel used I am not aware of that.

Brillo for me. NO.
SOS for me. YES.