surface rust on chrome.

Have used 0000 steel wool on my motorcycle chrome for years. 0000 is the softest steel wool I know of and does not damage the surface, but check hard to see area 1st

As far as SOS pads, they will damage surface if used with any pressure

Most chrome cleaner/ polishing will clean and protect unless deeply pitted

I also use SEMICHROME some of the best polish that I have ever used and a little goes a long way. Polished the aluminum on my prowler with it and doing by hand got a very shiny surface with protection that last a long time.

Once chrome starts to rust it is like anything else metal, IT WILL CONTINUE. To keep it from rusting will require frequent cleaning and protection.

If you like them and can live with it great, if not get some new ones or send them to our favorite powder gal. (Who would have ever thought that one woman would buy that much powder)