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Old 05-21-2006, 08:39 PM
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Go to the Honda shop and buy a can of the spray Honda Chrome Polish. Stuff is miracle polish, I swear. Learned about it from car show people. Cost $5.95 for a huge can.
 
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Old 05-22-2006, 05:48 PM
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Oven cleaner works good on the bad stuff. Had a plastic grocery bag catch and melt on pipes. Oven cleaner took it right off and did not damage the chrome.
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Oven Cleaner for bad stuff.
 
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I think the black spots on the exhaust on my bike is from the drivebelt. I see much more of this on my left side exhaust than the right side. I've had some luck with WD-40 and light use of 0000 steel wool. I saw lots of these spots when my FLHRCI was brand new and less as time goes by and the mileage adds up. I just cleaned some off this am from yesterday's ride.
 
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Crappy HD chrome. I noticed these specks on my stock mufflers. Some can be rubbed out - others not. I got new mufflers.
 
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Old 07-10-2006, 01:39 PM
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Always start with the least aggressive method....Most chrome can be cleaned with soap water and a Magic Eraser..if not try Polishing Soap.....if something you want to use has "steel" in the name, that should be your last resort.
I totally agree! Why risk compromising the chrome plating if it isn;t neccessary. That layer of chrome is only so thick and won't hold up to continued abrasives and will eventually wear through. Also, micromarring, argh.
 
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Have any of you guys used Mothers Billet Metal Polish??? It works great on my stuff.
 
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Dealer told me to let the bike warm up! then use easy off oven cleaner. worked great!!
 
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Never Dull. Used on all Military brightwork. Great stuff.




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Never dull is awesome and it doesnt scratch, use it on all your chrome.
 
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I really love the HD chrome polish. I use iot on my truck wheels as well.
 


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