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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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Some riders who worry about scratching or dulling the chrome use glass cleaner. I do.
 

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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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A buddy raved over a product called Maas. Had to catch this thread for ideas.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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On my old Honda I used Simichrome. At least thats what I think it was called. bought it at the Honda dealership. Worked great. I just picked up the harley polish but havent used it yet.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Teardrop
1+ I find this to be the best.
TURTLE WAX for sure
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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Turtle wax.....
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Mothers..

Any Mother that will polish it
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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You dont "polish" chrome. You clean it.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by captainjack
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In my cleaning supplies also. All I use on chrome.
 
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Semichrome on Aluminum
Never Dull on Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Chrome
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by beansSG
Looked in detailing forum nothing there. What does everyone use for polishing chrome? First harley. I got mothers just wondering what else too use.
Here's what I use:
 
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