Before you apply it to the entire piece, test it on an inconspicuous spot on the chrome plating to make sure it does not scratch or abrade the surface.
Things You Will Need
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Wash the chrome with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth (an old cotton t-shirt works best). Be sure to do a thorough job. Any small granules or debris left behind on the chrome can scratch and abrade the surface while you are polishing it.
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Dry the chrome with a dry soft cloth.
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Apply the chrome polish to a soft polishing pad. A dab the size of a quarter will do. You'll want to polish the chrome one small section at a time.
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Rub the polish into the chrome with long strokes. It takes a little elbow grease to apply a thin coating. But keep pushing and rubbing until you have an even film over the surface of a small section of the chrome. Once the polish is used up, add another quarter-sized daub to the polishing pad and move on to another section.
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Wipe the film of polish away with a clean, soft cotton cloth.
The Drip Cap
- Nothing shines like chrome plating when it is well polished.
- Before you apply it to the entire piece, test it on an inconspicuous spot on the chrome plating to make sure it does not scratch or abrade the surface.
- Be sure to do a thorough job.
- Apply the chrome polish to a soft polishing pad.