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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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I have a 2006 Deluxe and while clearning, I saw sme rought spots on the chome covers and other paces. Tried everthng including drill with speed ball to no effect. Anyone know how to get this dirty looking stuff out of my chrome?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Check in the detailing section, but I believe that once your chrome starts to go there is not much to do but keep it up. Polishes don't repair, just protect.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Dito on what Dorkman said.
 
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probably not rust, but little dings from rocks and road debris.
 
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