1978c81 385 #1 Posted November 19, 2016 Anyone have any thoughts on how to preserve the chrome while storing for the winter . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #2 Posted November 19, 2016 give her some polish im sure it would help. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #3 Posted November 19, 2016 Most chrome polish has a protectant in it. I would also suggest you place a thick piece of plastic or visqueen down to keep moisture from coming up through the floor. I've seen this done with old cars and it really works well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,898 #4 Posted November 19, 2016 Quick-Glo chrome cleaner and polish. Been around for years, guy and his daughter own the operation now, supposedly make the stuff at home. They now offer 3 different formulas, the original, is a little heavy with pumas but works great on rusty chrome. The two newer formulas are less aggressive, they all polish and wax. Quick-Glo, check em out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #5 Posted November 19, 2016 after the chrome cleaner, rag it with wd 40. also plastic on the floor. unless you know there is a plastic vapor barrier under your slab. Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #6 Posted November 20, 2016 Drop off at my barn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #7 Posted November 20, 2016 ...or here, in the basement, next to the heater. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 794 #8 Posted November 20, 2016 I have a heated garage? Send it over my way. She can rest with her other 420LSE in a warm garage! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,495 #9 Posted November 21, 2016 http://www.brightworkpolish.com/ I use Zymol on my hubcaps but I just saw this stuff which may be a good bet. High priced chrome protection for a high priced tractor FYI 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #10 Posted November 21, 2016 Move to Arizona 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #11 Posted November 22, 2016 On Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 0:49 AM, 608KEB said: I have a heated garage? Send it over my way. She can rest with her other 420LSE in a warm garage! me garage is heated to. we can take turns...... Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #12 Posted December 7, 2016 All great suggestions. Another option is to just use a light film of white lithium grease on the chrome. Let it stay on it the entire winter, then wipe off in spring, go over the chrome then, with either Never Dul or Mother Chrome cleaner. I used it all the time on my chrome rims of my 72 SS Nova that would be stored in our barn. Never once did the chrome start to pit or dull. RMC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #13 Posted December 7, 2016 I have a zip up storage bag with desiccant pouches for storing a car. It protects the entire vehicle from bugs, mice and moisture / mold/ mildew. I have found mice nests on several occasions in my engines and air cleaners that were stored over the winter. On one tractor they ate some of the foam molding from the seat. The bags not only protect from moisture they protect from the critters. They do make the bags for smaller vehicles. http://www.autoanything.com/car-covers/69A4263A0A0.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
