67 chrome beauty rings

[kgmc50]

As I'm putting the finishing touches on my newly restored 67' roadster I need some advice on the following......


how can I improve the lustre on the original chrome/aluminum beauty rings? It's been suggested that I not use 0000 steel wool. Chrome wheel polish didn't
improve appearance. I've been told a polishing wheel would do the trick.
Your comments please....... and thanks!

 

[JohnZ]

The trim rings aren't chrome or aluminum - they're polished stainless steel; they'll respond to normal stainless polishing techniques (pedestal-mounted buffer, varying grades of rouge, etc.).

 

[JJS]

Anyone know where to find 0000 steel wool?
I've looked everywhere here in MA withouth luck.
That includes CAP and related type shops as well
as Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Lowes, etc.

 

[kgmc50]

Wow! Good question. I've had mine for years when I used to
refinish furniture. I haven't needed to replenish lately. Do I
have a valuable commodity??

 

[kgmc50]

The trim rings aren't chrome or aluminum - they're polished stainless steel; they'll respond to normal stainless polishing techniques (pedestal-mounted buffer, varying grades of rouge, etc.).

Thanks John Z...... you've confirmed my suspicion. I'll look for someone
nearby that has a polishing wheel. kgmc50