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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 07:28 AM
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Default How do you keep your chrome shiny (and buff out a few surface scratches)?

So my 10-year-old VStar that I just traded in was starting to pit and get some rust on a lot of the chrome. I washed her quite a bit, but not much polishing. I'd like to avoid that on the Harley, so I was wondering what you guys recommend? She's gonna be a daily rider, so she's gonna get wet and dirty (just the way I like my women).
Also, I have some light surface scratches on my rear fender. Any recommendations? (Vivid Black paint)

**crap, just saw that there's a "Detailing" section but I can't find a delete button... damn noobs... **
 

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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 08:00 AM
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I use mother's chrome polish and Semi-chrome on my bikes, works great...wont remove pit's but cleans them up nice so they are not as noticeable..
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 02:43 PM
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Thanks Kraig76 for the heads-up about the 'Detailing' section. I hadn't noticed it was there either.
 
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