Cleaning chrome plated regulators

**infamouz23** · 01-10-2013, 07:51 PM

I didn't find this anywhere through searching but thought I'd mention for those of you who have chrome plated brass regulators. If you want to shine up your chrome, a balled up piece of wet aluminum foil wonders for removing any grime from the chrome. Just be sure to move the foil to a new part so any impurities removed don't affect the finish.

talontsiawd · 01-12-2013, 12:43 AM

Why not use chrome polish? Super cheap and works well. If you are just doing your regulator, a $4 bottle should last you a life time.

**infamouz23** · 01-12-2013, 01:02 AM

I should've specified that it works really well for getting any crud off of used regulators and was something everyone likely had around the house. I recently got a $25 dual stage off e b a y and the regulator and gauges had some build up all over them. As far as maintenance of the chrome, I would agree with the chrome polish.

01-10-2013, 07:51 PM	#1
infamouz23 Planted Tank Explorer (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 74	Cleaning chrome plated regulators I didn't find this anywhere through searching but thought I'd mention for those of you who have chrome plated brass regulators. If you want to shine up your chrome, a balled up piece of wet aluminum foil wonders for removing any grime from the chrome. Just be sure to move the foil to a new part so any impurities removed don't affect the finish. __________________ SFBAAPS

01-12-2013, 12:43 AM	#2
talontsiawd Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,406	Why not use chrome polish? Super cheap and works well. If you are just doing your regulator, a $4 bottle should last you a life time. __________________ -Matt Eheim Pimp Club # 382 The Fraternity of Dirt #53 13 Stones Journal 6 Gallon Betta Tank

01-12-2013, 01:02 AM	#3
infamouz23 Planted Tank Explorer (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 74	I should've specified that it works really well for getting any crud off of used regulators and was something everyone likely had around the house. I recently got a $25 dual stage off e b a y and the regulator and gauges had some build up all over them. As far as maintenance of the chrome, I would agree with the chrome polish. __________________ SFBAAPS

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