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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Default Hate rusted chrome bolts?

Was checking out a friends bike today, it is an 04, and I noticed that all the chrome bolts on his bike were well still chrome inside, I had to ask what he did.
He said he takes a q-tip, puts a dab of anti seize on it, and smears it in the bolt heads.
He does it every spring.
Thought it was a good idea, so I am going to do it now.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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I use Pledge on the paint and chrome, so why not...lol.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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Vaseline works as well. Cheaper than changing to all ss bolts
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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I spray WD-40 all over mine.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill03E
Was checking out a friends bike today, it is an 04, and I noticed that all the chrome bolts on his bike were well still chrome inside, I had to ask what he did.
He said he takes a q-tip, puts a dab of anti seize on it, and smears it in the bolt heads.
He does it every spring.
Thought it was a good idea, so I am going to do it now.
Remove the rust with a q-tip w/ Naval Jelly and when they're all rust free, get a bottle of clear nail polish and put a dab in each bolt head. They won't rust anymore.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Hot toppers work well, but a bit more spendy option too...
 

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