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    Recently bought my first pachinko machine and I’ve been enamored with it. Currently working my way slowly through restoration, but I made the mistake of using brasso on the chrome frame surrounding the playfield.
    The chrome was already in ok shape when I first got it, but I figured a polish wouldn’t hurt —I was wrong.
    The portion I brassoed is now completely dull, although it was once nice and reflective. Looks more like aluminum now.
    Is it possible to fix this by wet sanding the area with increasing grit sandpaper and then buffing it with something?

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    Default Re: Did I permanently ruin my chrome

    Have you tired 4/0 steel wool and some automobile chrome polish such as Turtle Wax or Mothers?
    Last edited by sparky kilowatt; 08-03-2022 at 04:18 PM. Reason: Typo

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    Default Re: Did I permanently ruin my chrome

    no - i use Brasso in a pinch when i don't have Silvero around.
    consider more buffing and see how it shakes out

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    Default Re: Did I permanently ruin my chrome

    quadruple ought steel wool

    it the best product for good chrome..

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    and biscuits

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    Sorry ,please clear my last post . I didn't know that a image would do this .
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