Chrome Car Rims
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| Manufacturer | British Leyland |
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| Production | 1976–1986 303,345 produced |
| Predecessor | Rover P6 Triumph 2000 |
| Successor | Rover 800 |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style(s) | 5-door liftback |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 2.0L I4 2.4L Diesel I4 2.3L I6 2.6 L I6 3.5L Rover V8 |
| Designer | David Bache & Spen King |
This is how the SD1 (as the Rover 3500) first appeared
Rover SD1 estate prototype, on display at the Heritage Motor Centre
Rover SD1 (with badging and chrome door mirrors of the late pre-facelift cars)
A 1983 Rover 2000 (a post-facelift car with revised headlights, interior, and C-pillars)
Rover SD1 Vitesse at the Nürburgring, 1985
Rover 2300 6-cylinder engine, in situ in SD1
Rover SD1 is the code name given to a series of large executive cars made by British Leyland and its successor Austin Rover from 1976 until 1986.
In "SD1", the "SD" refers to "Specialist Division" and "1" is the first car to come from the in-house design team. The range is sometimes wrongly referred to as "SDi" ("i" is commonly used in car nomenclature to identify fuel injection).
How to Polish the Chrome on a Car
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy Step1Clean the chrome first by using a good quality car wash product and water source. Wash the chrome on the car thoroughly, rinse, then dry completely. This will help avoid the chrome getting water spots, which can be difficult to get out depending on how long they have been left to develop.
Step2
Find a good chrome polish. This is an important step, as all polishes are not created equal. You want to find a polish that is made specifically for chrome. You want to find a polish that is not abrasive in any way, as this can scratch your chrome, only causing you more problems.
Step3
Consider the application process of the polish. There are many ways to apply the polish to the chrome. Many use the simple method of the two-rag system--one soft cloth for applying the polish and one for taking it off. There are also many systems made by polish manufacturer's to apply the polish such as a rotating ball for wheels that can get the polish into hard-to-reach areas.
Step4
Perform a test patch before using a different or unfamiliar polish on all of your chrome. This should be done on a small area of your chrome that is not easily visible in case there is a reaction or damage. Use a small amount of the polish, apply and wipe it off. Allow the area to sit for a few minutes before assessing the results.
