runaway parents Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 So is there any way to remove them with out replacing the part ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Depends... Is it chrome plated plastic, steel, aluminum? How deep are the scratches? For the stainless, you can compound buff and polish and remove the scratch, depending how deep it is. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Previous owner must of had a weather front on the grill I believe it is stainless. and is scratched. Not a stock Volvo grill. Would like to clean it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 That would probably be lots of time and elbow grease with polishing compound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oletimer Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I have the same questions, as I recently installed a metal chrome bumper on the Volvo. I have scratched it while removing bugs, mostly because of my mistakes. I tried compound, but not very successful, in fact, just made it larger, and worse. Again my mistake, so thought I better let that sleepin' dog lie before I just screw it up some more. But, if there is a way to restore it, I would give it a shot. Dick T 2006 Volvo VNL 630(VED12 400HP)10 speed autoshift,3.58 gear 236" twin screw, w/ET, Jackalopee, Blue Dot2016 Space Craft 37' Blu/Dot, Dexter 8K triple axel, HD Drum hydraulic brakes Feather lite air ride2005 Jeep Rubicon2007 Suzuki DR 650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad5024 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 If you have a buffer, try a wool pad and a chrome polish. Or you can try it by hand. There are a lot of good chrome polishes out there. Another one of my favorite products is Nevr Dull. Works well and gets out little scratches, also cleans as it shines. 2007 Volvo VNL 780 "Vlad" 2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction 34QRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 We use "mothers" polish to shine homemade jewelry. It should work on bumpers, chrome. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Well looks like I have some rubbing to do but it will have to wait till it starts to warm up. Got our first snow fall today. Fun is shut down till spring. Winter bites!!! Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadfitter Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 runaway parents, HI. With many years of making, selling, an repairing stainless steel belt buckles the worst and most miss treated SS buckles can be made to look new again. Small scratches, deep scratches even gouges can be repaired. The worst gouges need to have a quick heli arc (tig) pass over them then feathered down an buffed out. Most heavy scratches will come out with a buffing device and a sisals wheel and a dark gray buff compound stick. Gradually working up to a cotton and linen buff with the white compound stick. Without going into further detail this will get you where you want to go, it's work an not easy. The buffs and compounds you need can be bought at truck dealerships with good toy stores, truck stops, and on line. Now, as far as chrome is concerned not so easy since chrome is a coating. I am not aware of a practical way to restore the finish other than sending it in to be rechromed. GOOD LUCK AN HAPPY TRAILS! MERRY CHRISTMAS! roadfitter roadfitter 2000 T-2000 10 speed autoshift DD430/500 H.P. 2001 Alfa 39' Toyhouse http://community.webshots.com/user/roadfitter597 Holiday lite trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 thank you for the info with this we will shine things up in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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