Rust removal

Can anyone recommend something to remove rust on a chrome heated towel rail? I am using a combination of brillo pad, peek, astonish, and some bicarbonate of soda abrasive cleaner.
Is there anything to get rid of it quickly?

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  • magn8p
    magn8p Posts: 263 Forumite
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    Used Hammerite Kurust (http://amzn.to/2hwt19e) to remove rust from my motorbike chain about 2 years ago. I wish I had some pictures but unfortunately I don't. Something that was black and rusty became as shiny as stainless steel. Of course I used it in conjunction with WD40 remove sludge first.

    In your case Kurust alone should do it.

    All the best.
    JuneBow wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend something to remove rust on a chrome heated towel rail? I am using a combination of brillo pad, peek, astonish, and some bicarbonate of soda abrasive cleaner.
    Is there anything to get rid of it quickly?
  • BargainGalore
    BargainGalore Posts: 5,243 Forumite
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    edited 13 November 2017 at 7:10PM
    Kurust blackens the rust so wont be any good on chrome its a good product it only good for you want the area black or painted

    like this

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trbN2HZ6d4s

    Vinegar suppose to work
  • JuneBow
    JuneBow Posts: 302 Forumite
    I think the hardware shop said the Kurust would be too harsh for the chrome plating.
    It looks like patience and elbow grease.
    Thanks
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    On chrome plating I use automotive metal polish. You risk tarnishing the chrome if you use any kind of chemical remover. I would stay away from harsh abrasives like brillo pads too, unless you like satin finish chrome.

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  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    On chrome plating I use automotive metal polish. You risk tarnishing the chrome if you use any kind of chemical remover. I would stay away from harsh abrasives like brillo pads too, unless you like satin finish chrome.

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    Just the stuff I was about to recommend.
  • Autosol a name from the past for me used it on my motorbike in 1980s on chrome. Worth a try seemed to recall it a good product at the time
  • rach_k
    rach_k Posts: 2,251 Forumite
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    You could try Barkeeper's Friend (I find the powder better than the cream). I haven't found anything it ruins but spot test first!
  • firefox1956
    firefox1956 Posts: 1,548 Forumite
    If it's that rusty you might be better replacing it !!
    HTH
  • Silvertabby
    Silvertabby Posts: 9,917 Forumite
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it more likely that it's the base metal underneath the chrome that has rusted? If so, removing the rust will remove the chrome as well.
  • Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it more likely that it's the base metal underneath the chrome that has rusted? If so, removing the rust will remove the chrome as well.

    Thats why I suggested replacing it..........
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