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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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I have just got my hands on a set of crome rims. They have a little over spray on them. Whats the best way to remove the over spray without scraching the crome?
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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If it's light over spray, try to get a clay bar and do it like that. Then get your windex and clean them up, before you lay a nice coat of wax on them.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Where would I pick up a clay bar local auto parts store?
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Some one told me reducer would get it off will it and do you know if it will hurt the crome.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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use the steam bullet! i've seen this thing in action. actually it wasn't a steam bullet but just like it. it will leave your chrome amazily clean/shiny.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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on my first car I had it painted and I had a fart can on it (it was an older mazda), it had overspray after painting, I used acetone and it wiped right off not rubbing. I dont know if its safe on crome though. Make sure ur in a well ventalated area though its some strong stuff
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gasoline? idk if it will hurt chrome but the paint will come off
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Originally Posted by freezin94
Where would I pick up a clay bar local auto parts store?
Any Pep Boys, Auto Zone, Advanced, or Murray's should have them.
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