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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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Hey all. Just wondering what you guys use to clean all those deep spots in the bike that you can't really get at with your hands. Is there a good foaming spray or something?? Also, my vance & hines are starting to scrape in places. I used good clothes and Harley soap, so I'm not sure what's doing it, and is there a way to polish out fine scratches in chrome? Thanks for your help...
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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there is no way to polish out scratches in chrome. For the hard to reach palces simple green and water work well. Spray the simple green on and rinse. Or there are many other options.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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I agree with Dr. Simple Green works great
 
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Great guys, i just picked up a bottle, I'll see for myself after I get a few more bugs on her.
 
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i use toilet brush. the soft one. will clean all the way around the rims and in the jug fins.

http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Toilet...126594&sr=1-17
 
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I use car wash solution and a couple different size spoke brushes to access hard to reach places.
 
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