Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Cleaning Chrome Railing
Posted by Beso21 on 04/09/14 - 8:15 PM
#1
1966 Nauset 16 that I am restoring, any secrets on how to clean up highly oxidized chrome pieces on side railing parts. Don't want the expense of re-chroming pieces or purchasing new railing. any suggestions appreciated.
Edited by Joe Kriz on 04/10/14 - 12:13 PM
Posted by Jay Fitz on 04/09/14 - 8:33 PM
#2
I've used Noxon on many different kinds of metals, available at most grocery and hardware stores...works well. You can also try Woody's Wax, which seems to work on almost all boat surfaces but is probably only available at a marine/boat supplier.
Posted by wing15601 on 04/09/14 - 8:54 PM
#3
I've used Never Dull on mine. it will remove surface corrosion from stainless steel rails too. Takes a lot of elbow grease but it works. Begin forwarded message:
Posted by flippa on 04/10/14 - 5:01 AM
#4
I have also had good results with Never Dull.
Posted by Chino74 on 04/10/14 - 5:19 AM
#5
Oxalic Acid works a treat!
Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/10/14 - 6:57 AM
#6
The railings are made of stainless steel and are not chrome plated.
The Tee fittings used in 1966 were chrome plated zinc and they tended to become pretty corroded and pitted with time. Not much to be done with them.
Later Tee fitting were made of chrome plated bronze and these can be re-chromed for about $10 apiece.
Posted by bricken on 04/10/14 - 8:50 AM
#7
re chrome it
Posted by aeriksen on 04/10/14 - 9:19 AM
#8
On your stainless pieces you can also use a buffing wheel and either rubbing compound or ruse sticks.
Posted by Ron Mazcko on 04/10/14 - 9:58 AM
#9
Bar Keepers Friend works great. Many stores and web-sites carry it. Here's an Amazon url..
http://www.amazon.com/Bar-Keepers-Fri...nd+cleaner
Also, keep your old tooth brushes. They assist greatly in the areas where screws are and where the rails meet the gelcoat.
Posted by Super Sporter on 04/10/14 - 12:52 PM
#10
Barkeepers Friend X2.
Posted by jvz on 04/10/14 - 3:39 PM
#11
Routine maintenance keeps the rust away.
FLITZ Polish - liquid or paste.
Never Dull + old fashioned cotton diapers
WD-40 Specialist - rust remover.