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However, some physical abrasion prior to being suspended above acid can get you a decent worn look
Just hand polishing off some of the factory shine can help it not look so new
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Chrome looks nice and shiny, and stays looking nice and shiny... until it doesn't, and then it looks a bit shit.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
If the pickup cover is separate from the bobbin and coil, it can be immersed in a dilute solution of acid to dissolve back to the nickel.
This procedure is hazardous. It should only be conducted if suitable precautions are taken.
I recall cleaning all the traffic grot off the beautifully chromed hubcaps of an old Vauxhall Viva once and - underneath? perfect shiny chrome. Just like new. Lovely.
Vauxhall Viva HA. Let's go Viva! – Oldtimers in Auto Motor Klassiek (amklassiek.nl)
Interesting info. Chrome started to be used less on cars in the 1970's and 80's because most of it came from South Africa who were imposed with sanctions at the time. Then it never got back into fashion in the car industry that much.
Sorry @axisus - not very helpful.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein