How Do you Remove Scratches/swirls from Chrome Wheel Trim Rings

[Paul C.]

I have a 71 and the chrome wheel trim rings look good but when up close have lots of fine scratches,swirls--probably from wiping the brake dust off with a dirty rag. Any suggestions how to remove these? Thanks Paul

[Mike M.]

Re: How Do you Remove Scratches/swirls from Chrome Wheel Trim Rings

eastwood sells the Baldor buffing machines. or send it to a stainless steel polishing outfit. they add in the driveline.mike

[Paul C.]

Re: How Do you Remove Scratches/swirls from Chrome Wheel Trim Rings

Isn't thre any solution to this problem besides sending it out?

[Jim T.]

Re: How Do you Remove Scratches/swirls from Chrome Wheel Trim Rings

Have you tried Semichrome paste polish or even some BRASSO which can be used on chrome and stainless steel?

[Chuck S.]

Re: How Do you Remove Scratches/swirls from Chrome Wheel Trim Rings

Isn't thre any solution to this problem besides sending it out?

For minor dust scratches, I would probably first try my Porter Cable polisher with rubbing compound.

If that didn't get them looking nice, the next step would be a try a sewn cloth buffer wheel on my bench grinder using white rouge. This approach can be tricky if you're inexperienced...you can make them worse than they are now.

[Jay G.]

Re: How Do you Remove Scratches/swirls from Chrome Wheel Trim Rings

Try Mequiars Tech wax 2 Advt removes MINOR scratches and swirls. Used it on my 40 4 clip rings with great results. 8.5 out 10 dreiver Quality. See close up on my 67 SS 396 switched rings out for a show.

[Harmon C.]

Re: How Do you Remove Scratches/swirls from Chrome Wheel Trim Rings

I have seen a swirl pattern in originals and thought it could have been their when they were new.

[Chuck S.]

Re: How Do you Remove Scratches/swirls from Chrome Wheel Trim Rings

I have seen a swirl pattern in originals and thought it could have been their when they were new.

I have also observed swirl marks on new rings; if the swirls are uniform and in the same direction/angle all around the entire ring, then I agree those are probably buffing marks from the factory. They probably aren't going to come out with rubbing compound if they are buff marks.