soaking in vinegar and a little scraping with something wood or otherwise
softer than the chrome so you dont scratch it, will usually take care of
minerals, and i havent had it hurt any of my chrome...

randy

"Andrew Taylor" <yuko.yamano@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:GuTrc.72030$pl2.53561@newssvr25.news.prodigy.com...
> OK, thanks sounds like a good idea.  Appreciate everyone's help. -Andrew
>
> RB wrote:
> > Find a good plating shop.  They will strip off the chrome (acid bath)
> > and replate.  It's not expensive.
> >
> > RB
> >
> > Andrew Taylor wrote:
> >
> >> I let the calcium-encrusted chrome plated hardware from my 1940-vintage
> >> tub soak in a solution called "Calcium Lime & Rust Stain Remover". Most
> >> of the calcium came off in a matter of 30 minutes or so, and there was
> >> no other damage, so I decided to let it soak for a few hours to get
> >> really clean.
> >>
> >> Unfortunately, when I came back, the chrome was discolored to a light
> >> copper tint.
> >>
> >> The active ingredients in this solution are hydrochloric acid and
> >> sulfamic acid.  Does anyone know how to get the chrome back to its
> >> original color?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >
> >