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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Tape , rags, or
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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I use stainless steel hardware, and then I don't have to worry about it.

You can use masking tape if it worries you that much. There are also socket sets that are non-marring, but they cost eleventy-seven dollars!
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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+1 on the stainless steel hardware. Either that or I just bring it to the dealer for work 'cause they NEVER mess anything up
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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painters tape....
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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this is why god gave you knuckles, blood is easy to clean off chrome.
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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I don't. It's not a show bike.
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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I have not added any chrome fasteners to my bike so I am no help. I do not plan on adding any either, only using high quality fasteners that are not chrome or stainless.
 
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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That is one thing that I have NEVER even thought of. .........I MUST have problems!
 
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Snap-On guarantees not to mar chrome or powder coat. But I always try to use a 6 point socket or 6 pointclosed end wrench for a tight fit and more contact surface.
 
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he means chrome parts not bolts.
 



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