Cleaning Exhaust Chrome?
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What is the best way to clean chrome on my exhaust?
I have just fitted new V&H bigshot longs and don't want to scratch or stain when I clean it. This chrome is so soft - one barely needs to touch it and it shows up small scratches under certain light.
Also the back wheel is easy to scratch....
I used autosol chrome polish on my stock exhaust and it turned yellow in places.I was very annoyed - and don't want to make the same mistake on my V&H exhaust.
I have some Mother's chrome polish that says it doesn't scratch...... will it stain? can I use it on my exhuast?
What about Mother's Carnuba wax polish?
Advice in this regard will be appreciated!
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jt
I have just fitted new V&H bigshot longs and don't want to scratch or stain when I clean it. This chrome is so soft - one barely needs to touch it and it shows up small scratches under certain light.
Also the back wheel is easy to scratch....
I used autosol chrome polish on my stock exhaust and it turned yellow in places.I was very annoyed - and don't want to make the same mistake on my V&H exhaust.
I have some Mother's chrome polish that says it doesn't scratch...... will it stain? can I use it on my exhuast?
What about Mother's Carnuba wax polish?
Advice in this regard will be appreciated!
best
jt
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For cleaning the exhaust, I would recommend quadruple ought "0000" steel wool. I have used it for years after a HD mechanic recommended it. Do not use anything rougher like "000" or "00" ; that stuff will scratch, but the quad ought stuff works like magic. Give it a try. Do not use it on polished aluminum, only chrome plated metal.
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I have V&H true duals with ovals on my EG and have always just wiped it down during regular washing. When it needs a little "life" again, I use the 0000 steel wool and it shines right up.
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Spray a little carb and choke cleaner directly on a microfibertowel and wipe your pipes down with that. Make sure the pipes are cold and go back over them with a good clean/dry microfiber towel after you clean them with the carb and choke cleaner. Don't get the carb and choke cleaner on anything except the chome pipes. That stuff likes to eat paint.
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put me down as another 0000 steel wool user. Been doing it for a few years now and it works great
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Thnaks Guys - From what I am reading, one can use these methods (0000 Steel Wool, Lemon Pledge, Mother's Mag Polish), on the chromed exhaust shields as well? Or is it best just to wipe down with soapy water and towel dry with a soft chamois?
What about the chromed rear wheel of the FXSTC?
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What about the chromed rear wheel of the FXSTC?
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