I have a few rusty-looking spots on my chrome bumpers. is there any way to get them out? i have tried a chrome polish and they are still there. can i jus get a good buffing compound and buff them out? or should i jus get it re-plated? is that possible?

 

New bumpers cost about $90. Getting them chromed can run you up to $500 each. I touched up the rear on my 65 with steel wool and Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and it came out ok. The front I will have to replace.
Jim

 

When I resto'd my brother's '66 vert in about 1991, we had all the original chrome pieces replated at a shop that was still 'flying below the radar of EPA regulations' and I think it still cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $700-$1000. You're going to have to go overseas for affordable plating.

 

wanna cheap temp fix clean them with coca cola(has phosphoric acid) and scrub with steel wool 0000 fine they will clean up if they are not to bad

 

Mix the Coke with burbon and drink it, then use chrome polish on the bumper. Any acid will eat out what ever steel that is exposed and - surprise of all surprises - will rust it faster. Remember, the main ingredient in Coke is - water.
Jim

 

mine where rusty i used steel wool then polished them with never dull they shined like new even. never dulled the bolts they are still shinney and its been 6 months.id try polishing them if they are rusted through to the metal rechrome or replace.