I had some spare time today so made a start on the bumpers... i used Brasso and an old rag to shine them up.

The underriders i got off mitchell evans turned out pretty well, so did the front bumper, but the rear has had stickers all over it at various times and i think i'll need something stronger... or maybe something like 0000 steel wool, or some fine scotchbright to finish them off.

Any suggestions?

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1975 Hairy Lime/White Clubby
Build Thread: http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=80657

When I took to my bumper with a scourer type thing it left scratches all over where I scrubbed (they were like rust markes that came off). I don't know why it did this as I thought chrome would have been tougher than a scourer.

try eucalyptus oil, I would try paint stripper if I had some.

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Those under riders turned out really well looking good

Try some coke and tin foil. Ball up the tin foil shiny side out, dip in coke and rub it on.

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1965 Riley Elf
1974 Ex Army Moke
1997 Rover Cooper
2002 JCW Cooper
2003 JCW Cooper S

Yeah i was pretty impressed with how the Brasso worked on them.
that was all just hand polished... so with a buffer and maybe some meguire's or turtle wax chrome polish they could be better

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1975 Hairy Lime/White Clubby
Build Thread: http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=80657

for polishish. Nothing beats Autosol. AWESOME stuff

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Do not use steel Wool, Try eucalyptus oil, brake clean or carby clean and use a good chrome polish Autosolve is good, Brasso is Not Your best bet

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Try some flyspray.

It's great for removing glues and sticky stuff.

Alex.

Most auto retailers sell a Mother's Powerball, it's a drill attached polishing ball, I used it on my rims, it's really good but a bit pricy (but could last a while if you look after it)

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1978 Leyland Clubman

Bunnings and I think supercheap sell a stainless steel polishing kit. It has 2 mops and an attachment system to fit onto your hi-speed electric drill. Also comes with aggressive and finishing polish sticks.
I mounted the drill to the vice and carefully worked the metal onto the mops. Be really careful and absolutely always hold the metal with 2 hands. Leather gloves are a very good idea.
I did all the S/S door hardware. Took a few hours, but they look brand new. Small bumps can be panel-beaten and scratches can be sanded out.
Forget the hand polishing of metal. You will never get a satisfactory result that way. Infact, the drill polishing attachment is not ideal. It does work, but the best polisher is custom built for polishing stainless, and when switched on, one can barely hold it against the torque.

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No decision is incorrect when made - but it does become apparent in retrospect...

Pretty much reckon I've tried most automotive brands best so far easily is auto glym, British brand sold at repco , autobarn a bit cheaper on eBay try there metal polish worth the $20 a bottle can't go wrong in fact any of there products is hard to beat IMO