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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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Question Metal polish for chrome???

OK folks whats the best polish I can get to take micro scratches out of the chrome on my new to me softail. previous owner apparently cleaned it with a dirty cloth and put tiny scratches in every piece of chrome on the bike. I've been using blue magic which polishes nicely but doesn't do a thing for the scratches.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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I have always had luck with Collinite (http://www.collinite.com/) products. They have a metal wax that cleans and gives a nice coating. I also use their insulator wax on the painted portions of the bike. It has no cleaners in it to put scratches in the black paint.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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Don't know if it is the best or not, but I use White Diamond. I think it does a real good job. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see if any experts chime in who know what is the absolute best.
 
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