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Sep 20, 2010 | 08:42 PM

#11

maccid

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I have been using Mothers and works like a charm......

Sep 21, 2010 | 12:07 AM

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OldEnuf2NoBtr

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Windex. Nuff said.

Mar 13, 2012 | 10:36 PM

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angelrod

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The best or the World Best ....CHROME CLEANER ,,,,,, 000 grade . STEELWOOL . OR SIMPLY CALLED SUPER FINE STEEL WOOL . I BET YOU WILL SAY im stupid And then 'WOW '"""AFTER TRYING IT.

Mar 13, 2012 | 10:53 PM

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kcmfg

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From: Metro Detroit, MI

I've tried a lot of stuff but nothing has beat turtle wax chrome polish/cleaner, been using it since 1998. Love the stuff. Removes rust and shines chrome like a mirror. A bottle is five bucks and lasts all year.

Mar 13, 2012 | 11:23 PM

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macnab_sf

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I have had good luck with aluminum foil and water. Softer than steel, won't scratch the chrome.

Mar 13, 2012 | 11:39 PM

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128auto

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I wash my bike weekly, use windex for cleaning chrome, you can't make chome shinier, can you? Sometimes I spray pig spit on chrome for extra protection. Just keep them clean, you don't need anything special for cleaning.

Mar 13, 2012 | 11:59 PM

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rdondes

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Rubbing alcohol and a cotton cloth work just fine on chrome pipes.

Mar 14, 2012 | 12:20 AM

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Steel Steed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rdmption

Out of curiosity are any household cleaners safe on chrome (spoke) wheels and chrome pipes? I've heard of people using 409 on all the chrome, but I'm not sure and I don't want to risk it without asking first. I have 409 multi-surface at home I'm not sure if its the same as the original 409

I just used Windex this past weekend, and the chrome came to an amazing, streak free shine!

I looked it up, and it is perfectly safe to use on chrome and really took the spots, gunk, bugs and left it a brilliant, new gleam.
If you can't tell, I was very happy with the results.

Not sure if you can tell in this pic, but you should have seen it before.

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Mar 14, 2012 | 12:35 AM

#19

onemyndseye

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Quote:

Originally Posted by angelrod

The best or the World Best ....CHROME CLEANER ,,,,,, 000 grade . STEELWOOL . OR SIMPLY CALLED SUPER FINE STEEL WOOL . I BET YOU WILL SAY im stupid And then 'WOW '"""AFTER TRYING IT.

No it works great! But Copper wool is a much better idea as copper is softer than chrome so it wont scratch. Great for removing boot marks!

That being said I use Never Dull