Tribe.net. Local Connections $item.owner.firstName http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/b64c218f-f907-4700-9dbf-4f69f208da27#7f6f518d-0665-4e76-b7ed-03103435874a 2006-03-19T19:45:17Z 2006-03-19T19:45:17Z

coolio, Kearstin.. glad your project was a success.. & thanks for the update.. wow.. a year~

$item.owner.firstName 2006-03-19T19:45:17Z $item.owner.firstName http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/b64c218f-f907-4700-9dbf-4f69f208da27#73598c95-a41b-4e03-85d9-7e81f239c683 2006-03-19T19:42:57Z 2006-03-19T19:42:57Z

hi - nearly a year later. I used some steel wool and some elbow grease. you can go get a cup of coffee at ritual if you want to see the end product - check out the bar stools. K

$item.owner.firstName 2006-03-19T19:42:57Z $item.owner.firstName http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/b64c218f-f907-4700-9dbf-4f69f208da27#dfc23394-979f-406e-b715-ecda1b887ac3 2005-03-28T21:36:27Z 2005-03-28T21:36:27Z

thanks all, i don't want to dump a lot of money into the project so i think i'll try the steel wool with one of the products and then maybe some touch up paint. i'll let you know how it turns out. k

$item.owner.firstName 2005-03-28T21:36:27Z Slurpee http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/b64c218f-f907-4700-9dbf-4f69f208da27#7b2cd8bf-309f-4f57-af7d-9f6b4c998ab3 2005-03-28T16:32:17Z 2005-03-28T16:32:17Z

on my motorcycle i use Mothers with steel wool - works like a charm. make sure to use a fine grade of steel wool. rub Mothers on, then lightly go over with steel wool, if it doesn't work, then you need to go with a firmer rub. But start light with a fine grade.

Slurpee 2005-03-28T16:32:17Z Zeelala http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/b64c218f-f907-4700-9dbf-4f69f208da27#6d30d4df-9ab1-4b32-8d84-05729eefa8e6 2005-03-28T07:02:39Z 2005-03-28T07:02:39Z

if you post a picture it would be easier to tell what to use for your project...but...if they're just random and small spots of rust then you can try very fine steel wool to clean up some of the rust and then apply some 'rust to primer' to the areas...it will turn it black and you might want to test a small area first..it stains some metal black....(it will turn the areas that had rust into black spots but at least they won't be rusty) if the steel wool doesn't work then there is a product that you can paint on that is supposed to 'stop' the rust..you apply then wash it off..but you will still need to apply something to those areas (rust to primer or a sealant) as the rust might still come back especially during humid seasons re-chroming by a proffesional can get costly but if you treat those areas like I mentioned above then you can touch up anything that really stands out with some 'silver' or 'chrome' paint after the rust to primer is dry just a thought....

Zeelala 2005-03-28T07:02:39Z $item.owner.firstName http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/b64c218f-f907-4700-9dbf-4f69f208da27#cc452296-4ae6-4214-8697-67ab3bca0d50 2005-03-28T04:25:22Z 2005-03-28T04:25:22Z

If they are rusty, likely the chrome plating has worn through in spots. I've used salt and lemon juice to clean the copper bottoms of my pans, but I think this would be too harsh for your chrome. Something stinky like Brasso cleans chrome nicely, but won't get rid of the rust. I think there are some automotive chrome paints out there, but I've never used them. If you want to eliminate all the rust.. you might be looking at getting the bases replated .. My guess is there are some more knowlegeable people than me here to answer your question..

$item.owner.firstName 2005-03-28T04:25:22Z $item.owner.firstName http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/b64c218f-f907-4700-9dbf-4f69f208da27#6de2197c-7622-424c-a5d6-7a8757addfca 2005-03-28T04:04:01Z 2005-03-28T04:04:01Z

hey all - i'm now trying to clean up the metal pieces to some old bar stools - you know the traditional crome bottom and vinyl top. They are somewhat rusty. Anyone have recommendations on how to do that? i'd like to avoid nasty chemicals but will use them if that is what it takes. thanks.

$item.owner.firstName 2005-03-28T04:04:01Z