How to Redo Chrome on Stoves

Create a mixture of 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons cream of tartar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir the mixture until the oxygen bleach is completely dissolved.

Dampen a plastic scrub brush with the mixture and scrub the chrome pieces to remove any dirt, grime, grease or dried food splatters. Wipe away the homemade chrome cleaner with a dampened kitchen sponge.

Allow the chrome piece to dry completely before masking the stove surrounding the chrome parts with newspaper or heavy paper and painter’s tape.

Rub the chrome parts with a piece of dampened #0000 steel wool. Continue to scrub until the chrome’s luster begins to fade and the surface begins to feel rough. This coarse surface provides something for the spray paint to adhere to. Wipe away any sanding dust with a tack cloth.

Shake the can of chrome spray paint for at least one to two minutes. Holding the can approximately 10 to 12 inches away from the chrome piece, begin to cover it with a thin, even coating.

Allow this first layer of chrome to dry according to the label’s directions, or at least four to five hours, before applying an additional two to three coats. Allow the final coat to dry for at least eight hours before removing the heavy paper and painter’s tape and using the stove.