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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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I recently moved my front turning signals and the clamps left a mark on the fork. It does not appear to be a scratch or any sticky material like peeling of a sticker. Tried all sorts of stuff to get it off but no luck.....any input would be appreciated. Would CLR damage the fork?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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one more time around any suggestions?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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I would try some sort of chrome polish
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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If there satin finish rather then chrome do not use chrome polish. It will make this area shiney and look worse. Use WD40 and wipe the area.
 
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Is it a wire brushed look or polished? might be time to powder coat that bad boy...
 
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