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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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A friend of mine just called and said that he used some "White Diamond" metal polish on his primary. He said that it has left a slight crazing (tiny scratches) to the finish. Has anyone else had this problem when using this polish? He was also curious about a better polish to use, that won't scatch... any ideas? Thanks folks!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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I used Simichrome for years and now just buy the HD chrome polish.
The old simichrome had particles that could scratch chrome.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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I remember reading about someone here having a problem with that White Diamond Polish a while back. I'm sure you can find the thread if you do a search.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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I like MAAS Metal Polish and Metal Protector (note, 2 separate products).

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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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metal polish is normally for unfinished metals. If its polished and clear coated then treat it like you would paint. If its chrome, you need chrome polish. Chrome seems to scratch just by looking at it wrong. Also make sure its a quality cloth you are using. Grab a CD and if the cloth leaves marks on the CD, dont use it on your bike.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by watchluvr4ever
I remember reading about someone here having a problem with that White Diamond Polish a while back. I'm sure you can find the thread if you do a search.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by kh24
metal polish is normally for unfinished metals. If its polished and clear coated then treat it like you would paint. If its chrome, you need chrome polish. Chrome seems to scratch just by looking at it wrong. Also make sure its a quality cloth you are using. Grab a CD and if the cloth leaves marks on the CD, dont use it on your bike.

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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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I use PIGSNOT and have found it to work GREAT
 
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