Rust removal

JuneBow

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?

magn8p

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

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

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

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.

LandyAndy

Gloomendoom wrote: »

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.

Just the stuff I was about to recommend.

BargainGalore

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

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

If it's that rusty you might be better replacing it !!
HTH

Silvertabby

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.

firefox1956

Silvertabby wrote: »

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..........