How to care for chrome lining of steel?

Today stainless steel is the most popular material in the manufacture of accessories for tuning cars, such as chrome lining on mirrors and sills, bumpers and the body, handles and glass. And undoubtedly have become a lot of advantages: it is attractive in appearance, strong, durable, hygienic, smooth - all the virtues to mention. And, for example, overlays of Omsa, in a wide range represented in our store, special care is not needed. But still, if you want to maximize the life of steel products, it is advisable to learn how to properly care for them. This is what we and tell in our article.

For the curious

Stainless steel is an alloy of several elements. It is popular primarily due to the fact that they are able actively to resist corrosion. The basic element of this alloy is a chromium (Cr), which the percentage must take, consisting of not less than 10.5%. Accordingly, the higher the score, the higher the quality of the metal, and the more he has the right to be called "stainless".

For example, the chrome lining of the LGB contain not less than 18% of this element, indicating that their elevated performance. Moreover, they are corrosion-resistant, not only in normal but also in aggressive oxidizing and other environments. That is, they are not afraid of any solvents, automobile chemicals, road reagents.

Chrome lining: care rules

For quality chrome lining is applied durable coating, which serves to impart more Shine and additional protection. The company Omsa deals from 3 layers such a sputtering, which allows her to give a five year guarantee on all its products. Accessories such almost do not need care, but still suggest you read the following rules.

Not:

• Use for cleaning fine solid (abrasive).
• To use cleaners based on sodium, chloride, or sand.
• Use hard scrapers and sponges that can scratch the surface (though it is easy to Polish).

You can:

• Use special autosafety, which perfectly cleans the steel, particularly when used in conjunction with a special caring agent.
• Apply a wet cloth to the places that have solidified contamination. After getting the mud soak, the accessory is enough to wipe with a dry cloth.
• Apply special automotive for the care of chrome steel and it will significantly improve the appearance of the pads and will provide additional corrosion protection.