Chrome protection.

[CJG]

After looking at the what did you do with your stag thread with regards to chrome protection through winter what have you guys found to work for you with regards to bumpers wire wheels and general bright work.

[Ritchie6]

I use the old tried and tested favourite Solvol Autosol which I've used on and off for 40 odd years going back to when I had motor bikes. As far as winter goes my I don't take the car out,however some years ago I had an MG Midget which had alloy wheels and my solution was to coat them with Vaseline for the duration. It worked but come Springtime they were black with muck and looked a right mess but easily washed off with hot soapy water. This method of course isn't really suitable for chrome wires which is why we started discussing this in the first place. Paul Kelley mentioned Poorboys and there's also some stuff called Wheel Wizard which some professionals seem to use. I think there's also a product called "Dragon's Breath" which has been mentioned on this forum.I've never used any of them and as they are quite expensive I was hoping for some recommendations as to their effectiveness.

Richard

[richardthestag]

coat of wax polish on the bumpers and brightwork at start of winter, do not forget the insides of the bumpers if not painted. polish it off in the spring and then autosol chrome polish

[jakesmig]

I've used silicone spray to good effect in the past, requires a bit of effort to remove when the time comes, and best to do wheels off car as silicone on the disc brakes doesn't bode well.

[CJG]

Used to use Mothers wax an american product back in the late seventies / eighties, found it very good back then, not seen it for a long time but it is still around on Ebay and Amazon.
Here's a link to there web site forum.

https://www.waxforum.com

[barkerwilliams]

Are you needing something to put on the bumpers and then leave the car in the garage for the next few months, or something to put on the bumpers and then drive the car possibly on salty roads?

If the latter scenario then I spray mine with a clear protection wax such as Bilt Hamber dynax -UC. The bumpers still look like chrome albeit with a sheet of ice on - not too bad from a distance and spray and salt will not penetrate down to the chrome. Wipes off with white spirit in the spring.

I do all my chrome shiny stuff, headlights, bumpers, mirrors, wiper arms. I also spray the back of the bumpers but I don't clean that off in the spring. I also spray the bright metal on my aluminium wheels on my Stag which is prone to salt corrosion.

Works for me.

Alan

[DJT]

Just redone my front wheels the other day. Quick polish with Solvol Autosol, followed by 2 coats of Poorboys. That will keep the brake dust and road dirt from sticking for a few months; it washes off easily. I’ll redo them again in the Spring.

[Phil S]

always used a thin coat of wd40 on my tr5 bumpers and polished wolfrace wheels.
a friend still has his tr5 and uses wd40 on his jag 72 spoke wires, it goes very grubby as dirt and dust sticks, but washes off easily and keeps them in good order.
Phil

[Danny]

always used a thin coat of wd40 on my tr5 bumpers and polished wolfrace wheels.
a friend still has his tr5 and uses wd40 on his jag 72 spoke wires, it goes very grubby as dirt and dust sticks, but washes off easily and keeps them in good order.
Phil

+1

Danny

[garyf]

A old school car body repair man friend of mine who sadly passed last year always recommend WD40 in all the crevices around the car like the boot lid and door seams ect....keeps the rust away

[Ritchie6]

A old school car body repair man friend of mine who sadly passed last year always recommend WD40 in all the crevices around the car like the boot lid and door seams ect....keeps the rust away

I sprayed mine underneath the body and wheels arches with WD40 when I serviced it last April while I had it up in the air on a hydraulic ramp. As the underside is all body colour with no underseal in sight I figured it can't hurt.

Richard

[CJG]

Appreciate all your replies chaps many thanks.

[nickrowland]

As a daily driver who does take his car out with salt on the roads, I use Bilt Hamber Auto Balm on (average) chrome work (polishes & anti corrosion!) and Dynax UC inside the bumpers. I also tried this on my wire wheels last year but was a pig to remove in the spring. I am now considering the above suggestion of WD 40. UC could be a good idea for all exposed chrome which is easier to clean off than wires! My other suggestion is to wash it minimum of twice a week in winter to keep crap to a minimum....
Nick

[Ritchie6]

I wondered if there was something that could be put onto chrome wires permanently. I don't think coating them with lacquer would be too successful as I'm sure it might have a tendency to flake or chip which of course would make them look even worse and mean painstakingly removing the whole lot. Any thoughts anyone?

Richard