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Protection for chrome grille #128449 10/05/2007 4:16 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 25 China Spring, TX T Ted Talbert Apprentice
Ted Talbert Apprentice T Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 25 China Spring, TX	I have a newly chrome grille for my 1942 Chevrolet PU... what is the best way to protect this grille from rust....what treatment do I need to do to it before installing it?

Re: Protection for chrome grille #128450 10/05/2007 4:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 Laurens, SC 4 46forme 'Bolter
46forme 'Bolter 4 Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 Laurens, SC	Ted, I have heard of some people that have painted the back side of their gril to protect it, as the chrome process doesn't seem to coat the back too well. I have not done that. I just put a coat of wax on it and installed it. I've had no problems in the last 4 years. I love those Art Deco grills George

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