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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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What are some of the best methods for keeping your chrome looking sharp and where can you get these products?
 
Old May 20, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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Leave it in the garage under cover. It'll stay perfect.

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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Ha, could never do that, love to ride, just wanna keep it lookin good too
 
Old May 20, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Wash it with the rest of the bike and don't worry about it. If you gotta get off a few water spots, glass cleaner works great.
 
Old May 21, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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it pretty much takes care of it self as long as you keep it clean . which nothing special has to be done.
 
Old May 21, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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I use windex or any other glass cleaner from time to time. Quick detailer from any auto parts store works great too. Eagle One or Mothers are two brands that come to mind.
 
Old May 21, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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There is a product, dont remember the name, buy from hd dealer, minimal effort, works good, lasts long time. yes there is a difference when you shine it, it is a good feeling.
 
Old May 21, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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Unless you do your own chroming and take special care to plate the back of a part as good as the front or "face" you will eventually have problems with peeling or corrosion, especially on steel parts. Tape off the face of the part with painter's tape and scuff, prime and paint the back. Standard cleaning with a soft cloth on the rest of the chrome will keep it looking nice.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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Maybe I am missing something here - but I would have said clean and polishit from time to time. Plenty of recommendations on products and sources in the 'Detailing' section!
 
Old May 21, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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I like using "Never Dull" comes in a blue can, I got mine at the HD dealer. It is somewhat like steel wool but alot softer. You rip a piece off rub and then it turns black with the dirt and then I use a micro towel from Costcoto get rid of the haze. Have used the Eagle one stuff afterwards to keep the shine up. Any good paste wax for the tank.



 



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