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How to avoid swirl marks when polishing chrome bumpers?

I have a question about polishing Large chrome Items? I have a chrome truck bumper that needs polished .. But every time I polish chrome I end up leaving swirl marks that reflect when you get then in the sun. What am I doing wrong?

Philip Herr
Truck Washing and polishing - Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
2004

Try buffing compounds like emery ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , stainless, and then a chrome rouge.

Simon Dupay
- Roseville, MN, USA
2004

In response to your question. Try cola (soft drink) and a ball of aluminum foil. Pour da pop then rub with da foil. I don't know how it works but it sure does.

Zach D.
- Topeka, KS, U.S.A
2004

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