Colinjb Posted 18 June, 2013 Share Posted 18 June, 2013 Just going through the motions of helping my other half tidy up her newly inherited car. A 1968 MGB GT. The chrome bumpers are a little on the tatty side, structurally sound but with a few corrosion spots. Any tips on getting them gleaming without the need for getting them re-chromed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 18 June, 2013 Share Posted 18 June, 2013 You are a lucky chap..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 18 June, 2013 Share Posted 18 June, 2013 Oh and I would get them re-chromed. How about a photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 18 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 18 June, 2013 I'm out at the moment but will happily upload a picture when I get home. Drove her around the block today... lovely machine. Just can tell she hasn't been looked after recently. The seats in particular are ****ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 (edited) This stuff is the best there is. It will help but once the chrome is pitted you can never 'unpit' it without rechroming. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_176475_langId_-1_categoryId_165527 Edited 19 June, 2013 by buctootim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 Had 2 MGBs in my younger days. First a ragtop and later a GT. Paintwork was always a problem. Rust would spread underneath the paint and, when you went to repair what looked like a small blemish, it turned out to be a much bigger area. Even in their day they weren't the quickest of cars but great fun and the old 1800cc motor would pull a house down and was pretty reliable. The MG Owners Club was a great source of parts. They manufacture body panels and virtually everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 19 June, 2013 For those interested, here's the car: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 So it isn't an eastern European internet web browser then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 Nice car but the pebble dash is a crime against humanity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 19 June, 2013 Not my house!!! I live on the other side of the road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 20 June, 2013 Share Posted 20 June, 2013 Thanks Colin.....it looks great. I had both a BGT and a Midget. My BGT was a duffer, sadly. It was damask red which was nice.....it was not reliable, the engine blew up etc etc. The Midget was reliable and fun to drive and 25% of the price of the BGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 June, 2013 Share Posted 20 June, 2013 Another vote for autosol. Peek is very good too. Before you think of spending money on shiny bits look at getting it rust protected. Waxoyl is a must if you own a classic car. More importantly, get it running right. I recommend a trip to SRE in Amesbury. A session with Neil on the rollers will squeeze every ounce out of power out of it, and maximize economy, for £60-100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 20 June, 2013 Another vote for autosol. Peek is very good too. Before you think of spending money on shiny bits look at getting it rust protected. Waxoyl is a must if you own a classic car. More importantly, get it running right. I recommend a trip to SRE in Amesbury. A session with Neil on the rollers will squeeze every ounce out of power out of it, and maximize economy, for £60-100. It's my other half's money that will be going onto it so i'll suggest it. Bit of a trip from Coventry to get there mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 It's my other half's money that will be going onto it so i'll suggest it. Bit of a trip from Coventry to get there mind! Didn't realise you were up there. Even more choice of tuners in the midlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 21 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 21 June, 2013 Just tried a little tricky of using aluminium foil and water to remove the rust.... Really works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysaints Posted 21 June, 2013 Share Posted 21 June, 2013 I got a couple polishing wheels for a drill and 2 lots of grade 1 and 2 polishing paste on the net for £15.just used the 1st one on my very poor looking bike engine cases and they have come up looking like new. Saves a lot of elbow grease and works very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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