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Alex,
This bike probably had a clear coat over the chrome stays and forks. Unless the chrome is in VERY poor condition It will probably clean up and be presentable.
Step 1 paint chrome with Naval jelly , let work, then rinse in clean water.
Step 2 rub the clear coated chrome with an Acetone soaked rag being careful not to rub it on the paint as it will rub it off too.
Step 3 crinkle up some aluminum foil and rub chrome vigorously. This should remove any loose rust.
Step 4 Mask off paint and spray chrome with a clear coat of Rustoleum clear Acrylic lacquer.
Last edited by capnjonny; 01-26-18 at 09:46 PM.