Chrome color on objects makes it look more attractive. Chrome on objects is obtained by electroplating. The electroplating process is the process of plating chrome onto an object with the help of an electric current. This process has been around since the early 1800s.
Chrome can coat metal objects such as steel, iron, and copper. Examples of objects that use chrome plating include vehicle exhausts, water taps, and various types of souvenirs. Chrome plating makes the item tougher, resists corrosion or rust, and has an attractive appearance.
Tips for Caring Chrome Color to Keep it Sparkling The
purpose of chrome plating, one of which, is to make objects look shiny. However, sometimes the sparkle fades with time. To keep the chrome sparkle, there are a few tips that we can apply.
- Weak Acidic Liquids – Weak acidic liquids can be found in vinegar or lemon water. We can use a weak acid liquid to keep the shine and remove rust. To remove rust, we must first clean the rust with soap and water. After that, we just use the acid.
- Aluminum Foil – Aluminum foil is usually used in cooking activities. We can also use this object to remove rust on the chrome to keep its sparkle. How to use it simply by cutting the aluminum foil about 10 cm. Then, we dip it in water which then we rub it into the rusty part.
- Baking Soda – Baking soda has used for making cakes rise. However, baking soda is also suitable for treating chrome. We mix baking soda with water. Then, we rub it into the object gently and we end it by rinsing it with clean water.
- Toothpaste – What we know, toothpaste is a tooth cleaner. However, it turns out that we can use toothpaste to clean while maintaining the sparkle of chrome. We only need to apply toothpaste to the object and then we rinse with water.
- Eucalyptus Oil – We can use eucalyptus oil to restore the chrome shine that is starting to fade. We apply eucalyptus oil on a different surface. We allow the oil to evaporate then we wipe it with a clean, soft cloth.
- Special Products – There are several special products on the market to treat chrome. It’s just that, we need to be observant in choosing these products. Make sure the product doesn’t contain harsh chemicals, which can damage the chrome finish. Some of these products are in the form of wax, some are in the form of paint.
Those are some tips for caring for chrome sparkle. You can find various interesting souvenirs with chrome plating at MiniCraft. You can place an order by contacting our customer service. We are waiting for your order soon.