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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Processes, Products & Techniques => Topic started by: midnite cruiser on January 27, 2020, 05:05:47 PM

Title: Quarter Window frame - "Tigering"- Polish out?
Post by: midnite cruiser on January 27, 2020, 05:05:47 PM

While my SS trim has responded nicely to compound/buffing, both Quarter window frames have visible marks on  the chrome upright inner and outer faces as pictured:

I would like opinions whether I am fighting a losing battle trying to polish (or otherwise abrade) to a visually clean chrome. This 'tigering' does not seem to click with a sharp fingernail or tool- they almost look like cracks.

Time to surrender and stroke a check for fresh ones or ?

Title: Re: Quarter Window frame - "Tigering"- Polish out?
Post by: ruppstang on January 27, 2020, 11:47:47 PM

Those kind of marks in chrome are very difficult to get out. I would as a chrome shop if they think they could improve them.

Title: Re: Quarter Window frame - "Tigering"- Polish out?
Post by: JKWilson on January 28, 2020, 02:00:02 PM

I had the quarter frames from my '66 coupe done by Qual Krom. The work was outstanding and I believe a number of forum members use them.

qualkrom.com (http://qualkrom.com)

Several years ago I brought my frames with me to the spring Autofair in Charlotte and got a quote from them at the event. I was able to leave them. The final cost was around $400 (return shipping included) and they were done in about 4 weeks.