How to Dull Chrome
Purchase a plastic scouring pad., Press the pad against the chrome and scrape it in one direction., Continue wiping the chrome with the pad.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase a plastic scouring pad.
Scouring pads can be purchased at most grocery stores or online.
You can also use a very fine sandpaper from a hardware store to dull your chrome.Scouring pads can also be used to remove the greening of chrome. -
Step 2: Press the pad against the chrome and scrape it in one direction.
Place the chrome onto a flat surface and use a moderate amount of force as you scrape the surface of the chrome.
As you move the scouring pad over the finish, the shiny chrome should start to dull., Continue going over the chrome with your scouring pad in one direction until the chrome has dulled.
Keep wiping down the chrome with the pad until it reaches the patina that you desire.
If you want to shine your chrome again, you can use a chrome cleaner and polish to return it to its original luster. -
Step 3: Continue wiping the chrome with the pad.
Detailed Guide
Scouring pads can be purchased at most grocery stores or online.
You can also use a very fine sandpaper from a hardware store to dull your chrome.Scouring pads can also be used to remove the greening of chrome.
Place the chrome onto a flat surface and use a moderate amount of force as you scrape the surface of the chrome.
As you move the scouring pad over the finish, the shiny chrome should start to dull., Continue going over the chrome with your scouring pad in one direction until the chrome has dulled.
Keep wiping down the chrome with the pad until it reaches the patina that you desire.
If you want to shine your chrome again, you can use a chrome cleaner and polish to return it to its original luster.
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