polishing chrome?????
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RE: polishing chrome?????
ORIGINAL: superglide06
cj2000 good lookin ride there
ORIGINAL: cjwanner2000
i spray a foam non ammonia glass cleaner into a microfiber cloth, wipe the chrome down then wipe clean with a dry microfiber cloth. works great. chrome looks as good as new.
i spray a foam non ammonia glass cleaner into a microfiber cloth, wipe the chrome down then wipe clean with a dry microfiber cloth. works great. chrome looks as good as new.
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RE: polishing chrome?????
ORIGINAL: Hiram
Vegas - I had heard ( from a reliable source) that chrome polish wasn't good for bikes due to the fact that they don't get weathered as much as cars. This allowed a chemical reaction to take place that wouldn't normally happen with a more weathered surface. I always thought that this may be BS but wasn't willing to take the chance on screwing up my chrome. I take it from your post you've been using chrome polish for a while?
Vegas - I had heard ( from a reliable source) that chrome polish wasn't good for bikes due to the fact that they don't get weathered as much as cars. This allowed a chemical reaction to take place that wouldn't normally happen with a more weathered surface. I always thought that this may be BS but wasn't willing to take the chance on screwing up my chrome. I take it from your post you've been using chrome polish for a while?
I am not sure. I have been using chrome polish on my bikes for YEARS. The oone I use now is the stuff that comes in the HD tube. it seems to be the best I have found.
I have to say that I dont see how you could rub through the chrome. I am willing to bet thats a myth with todays polishes. It is not that abrassive.
My buddy polishes is Rig that has chrome EVERYTHING at least once a week. he has NEVER had a problem with rubing through the chrome.
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RE: polishing chrome?????
ORIGINAL: aframe2
I used never dull on my chrome fishtails and it scratched it up pretty good. I had some tar on the chrome I was trying to get off, so I rubbed it hard and it put deep scratches in the chrome.
ORIGINAL: so165
is never dull ok to use on chrome or will it scratch it?
is never dull ok to use on chrome or will it scratch it?
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RE: polishing chrome?????
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ORIGINAL: Hiram
I have to say that I dont see how you could rub through the chrome. I am willing to bet thats a myth with todays polishes. It is not that abrassive.
I have to say that I dont see how you could rub through the chrome. I am willing to bet thats a myth with todays polishes. It is not that abrassive.
I rubbed thru the chrome on my bikes primary cover when it was 3 days old. I got a black boot mark on the cover. I used some Mother's to rub it off. The chrome came off and you could see a copper spot about the size of a dime. My dealer replaced it with no questions asked.
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RE: polishing chrome?????
[quote]ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
ORIGINAL: Hiram
I have to say that I dont see how you could rub through the chrome. I am willing to bet thats a myth with todays polishes. It is not that abrassive.
I have to say that I dont see how you could rub through the chrome. I am willing to bet thats a myth with todays polishes. It is not that abrassive.
I rubbed thru the chrome on my bikes primary cover when it was 3 days old. I got a black boot mark on the cover. I used some Mother's to rub it off. The chrome came off and you could see a copper spot about the size of a dime. My dealer replaced it with no questions asked.
Thats wierd I talked to my friend who shows is Semi and he uses an ORBITAL buffer on his chrome every week to get it to shine nice. Never had a problem. I bt his stacls get buffed almost a hundred times a year with an orbital buffer not to mention every other part of his semi that has chrome.
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From: Burleson, TX
RE: polishing chrome?????
We have pretty hard water and it will spot badly. I discovered that Windex, Honda Polish, carnuba wax etc would not remove the spots. this is most easily seen on chrome and especially on the mirrors. BUT... I found that a 50% water and 50% white vinegar (which is quite ineqnesive) in a spray bottle will instantly remove al spotts and streaks, leaving a streak free, clean and shiny surface. [8D]
Vinegar is an awsome cleaner that is frequently overlooked.
And no, it won't make your bike stink.
Vinegar is an awsome cleaner that is frequently overlooked.
And no, it won't make your bike stink.
