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Old May 21, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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I know everyone asks about cleaning and protecting chrome. What to use, and how to use it, but my question is, can you do it too much or too often? Let me know what you guys think. Thanks
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Do yourself a favor and stop in the Honda shop. Grab a can of the Honda chrome polish for $5.95. It'll last you a whole summer and it's the best stuff made. It's quite famous in show car circles. Best $6 you will spend and it somehow removes the stickiest of bugs with one swipe. Use it everyday if you like.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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You can never wax the chrome too much or to often, unless you start using abrasive stuff like steelwool or such.
If you feel comfortable to use the cleaning stuff to wash your hands in it, it probably ok [8D] And the more often you wax it the easier it is to clean it....
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:33 AM
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I clean and wax mine after every ride.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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I clean and wax mine after every ride.

I would never have time to ride. I ride my scooter everyday
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Yeah but when you are retired you can ride in the morning and clean in the afternoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I would never have time to ride. I ride my scooter everyday
 
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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I was told to mix 50/ 50 rubbing alcohol to tap water in a spray bottle and shine chrome that way it works and leaves no streaks.
 
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