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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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Whats the best stuff to polish the chrome without getting white residue on the black engine case?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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I always like semichrome(spelling?) Although you do need to be careful around the black engine cases, but does come off fairly easily.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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Talking to SifuLarson, S100 polishing soap is amazing, I'm grabbing some soon. The S100 engine cleaner is great stuff and makes the engine look brand new.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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I use neverdull (sp?) from walmart. Just take your time and you wont have to worry about getting it off if you dont get any on it.
 
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+1 on the NEVRDULL though the sharp edges can be a pain.
If you use chrome polish then a stiff brush (like a toothbrush) and some WD-40 or mineral spirits will remove the residue.
 
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neverdull..and then I will follow up with some wax..Twice a year..that,s it..
 
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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Turtle wax chrome polish works really good. Really cheap at Walmart or Autozone.
 
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S100 polishing soap is awesome. Just found out about using it. I used it on my Harley and on my wife's Shadow. The Shadow look shoody at best until the s100 soap. Now the chrome looks great.
 
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Turtle wax chrome polish works really good. Really cheap at Walmart or Autozone.
1+ I have been using this for years with great results.
 
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Windex cleans chrome great for me but everybody has their own method.
 
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