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Jan 28, 2009 | 11:23 AM

hyperfocal

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Chrome Question

From what I have read about chrome issues, apparently a lot of people are experiencing swirls or spider-webbing in their chrome. I have also notice some spider-webbing in some of the chrome on my bike. Mostly in the mufflers of my bike.

It really does bother me somewhat, but is this a common problem most of us are having or is it the fact I don't know what I am doing when it come to caring for the chrome on my bike?

When you are looking at the bike from a couple feet back you don't even notice it at all.
And is there anything I can do to prevent the dreaded spider-webbing from appearing on other parts of chrome?

Thanks alot for your help!!

Jan 28, 2009 | 12:46 PM

xxxflhrci

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These problems are from shoddy chrome. Chrome is meant to be a hard protective finish for metal, not something you have to baby. There is nothing that you can do to prevent this.

Jan 28, 2009 | 01:13 PM

hyperfocal

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Originally Posted by xxxflhrci

These problems are from shoddy chrome. Chrome is meant to be a hard protective finish for metal, not something you have to baby. There is nothing that you can do to prevent this.

Thanks xxx,I very much respect your answer and also respect the fact you are a Ultimate HDF Members.I suppose Harley cuts corners on their chroming process.

Ride Safe

Jan 28, 2009 | 01:28 PM

OhioSkully

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From: Port Charlotte, Florida

Not saying this is right but I believe harley has cut a little on there chrome. but i also believe part of the chrome problems people are seeing today is due to EPA regulations that have been changing in the chrome processing and it is affecting the quality of chrome being produced today.