Author Topic: Quarter Window frame - "Tigering"- Polish out?  (Read 779 times)

Offline midnite cruiser

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Quarter Window frame - "Tigering"- Polish out?
« on: January 27, 2020, 05:05:47 PM »
While my SS trim has responded nicely to compound/buffing, both Quarter window frames have visible marks on  the chrome upright inner and outer faces as pictured:

I would like opinions whether I am fighting a losing battle trying to polish (or otherwise abrade) to a visually clean chrome. This 'tigering' does not seem to click with a sharp fingernail or tool- they almost look like cracks.

Time to surrender and stroke a check for fresh ones or ?
JWhite
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Offline ruppstang

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Re: Quarter Window frame - "Tigering"- Polish out?
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2020, 11:47:47 PM »
Those kind of marks in chrome are very difficult to get out. I would as a chrome shop if they think they could improve them.

Offline JKWilson

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Re: Quarter Window frame - "Tigering"- Polish out?
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2020, 02:00:02 PM »
I had the quarter frames from my '66 coupe done by Qual Krom. The work was outstanding and I believe a number of forum members use them.

qualkrom.com

Several years ago I brought my frames with me to the spring Autofair in Charlotte and got a quote from them at the event. I was able to leave them. The final cost was around $400 (return shipping included) and they were done in about 4 weeks.
'66 GT Fastback,  Metuchen, 10/28/65, 289-4v w/4spd
'66 Sprint Coupe, Dearborn, 06/11/66, 200ci w/ C4
'91 LX Convertible, Dearborn, 08/91, 5.0 w/AOD
'92 LX Hatchback, Dearborn, 5.0 w/AOD