How to Remove Rust From Chrome Plating Without Damaging the Chrome

As a metal, however, the chrome can form rust. This mostly occurs when the rust-proof coating on the chrome wears off and then the chrome plating gets exposed to moisture or water. Removing rust from chrome plating is a delicate procedure because you don’t want to damage or remove the plating.

1. Scrub off the rust gently with a fine steel wool pad. Fine steel wool is effective in scrubbing away surface rust without damaging the underlying material reports Society of American Silversmith website.



2. Make a paste in a bowl of two parts lime juice and one part salt. This is a non-toxic and gentle way to remove rust. Lime juice has citric acid that helps in removing rust and the tiny grains of salt offer a scrubbing action on the rust.



3. Apply the paste to the chrome plating with a paper towel. Use paste only on the rusted areas.



4. Leave the paste on the chrome plating for two to three hours for best results.



5. Wet a sponge and wipe away the paste completely.



6. Dry the chrome with a clean cloth or paper towel.



7. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 if rust remains on the chrome plating.