Waxing your chrome
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RE: Waxing your chrome
I had my lowers and triple trees chromed for my chopped 87 last spring and the chromer told me to wax them first thing because no matter how nice and smooth they look after chroming they can still have microscopic pinholes and scratches . After waxing these are filled in and smoothed over, if they are not waxed moisture can get a foot hold and give rust a place to start.
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RE: Waxing your chrome
Thank You J.B.
I really thought it was good to wax the chrome,
but everyone chats so much about the paint care,
but never seems to mention how they care for the
chrome. I have an "05" FXDWG with lots O chrome
to take care of and just want to do it right.
Thanks again!
I really thought it was good to wax the chrome,
but everyone chats so much about the paint care,
but never seems to mention how they care for the
chrome. I have an "05" FXDWG with lots O chrome
to take care of and just want to do it right.
Thanks again!
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RE: Waxing your chrome
ORIGINAL: DeltaWolf
Thank You J.B.
I really thought it was good to wax the chrome,
but everyone chats so much about the paint care,
but never seems to mention how they care for the
chrome. I have an "05" FXDWG with lots O chrome
to take care of and just want to do it right.
Thanks again!
Cool, I have an 05 FXDWGI also, Lava Red.
And, as I know the chrome needs attention, but I think a heavy paste wax my get kind of smeary, I use the Maguairs NXT Speed Detailer, it is clear as water, is high tech, meaning it is a polymer that seals the surface, but is very thin. Just enough to protect and leaves a streak free crystal clear finish. Any overspray just disappears on the black engine powder coat.
Thank You J.B.
I really thought it was good to wax the chrome,
but everyone chats so much about the paint care,
but never seems to mention how they care for the
chrome. I have an "05" FXDWG with lots O chrome
to take care of and just want to do it right.
Thanks again!
Cool, I have an 05 FXDWGI also, Lava Red.
And, as I know the chrome needs attention, but I think a heavy paste wax my get kind of smeary, I use the Maguairs NXT Speed Detailer, it is clear as water, is high tech, meaning it is a polymer that seals the surface, but is very thin. Just enough to protect and leaves a streak free crystal clear finish. Any overspray just disappears on the black engine powder coat.
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RE: Waxing your chrome
Dave,
I use a product call "Protect All". It can be used on almost all surfaces. Qucik and easy to use and works great.
Here is a blurb about it...
Protect Allâ„¢ is a do-it-all product that cleans, polishes, waxes, treats, and protects all surfaces. Protect All'sâ„¢ water repellent carnauba wax formula provides a durable protection against all elements.
Simply spray, wipe, and polish dry for a durable, lasting shine. Protect All'sâ„¢ anti-static property is ideal for treating vinyl and leaves no oily film. With regular use, Protect All'sâ„¢ UV additive helps protect all surfaces by absorbing the UV light rays and blocking them from reaching the finish.
I use a product call "Protect All". It can be used on almost all surfaces. Qucik and easy to use and works great.
Here is a blurb about it...
Protect Allâ„¢ is a do-it-all product that cleans, polishes, waxes, treats, and protects all surfaces. Protect All'sâ„¢ water repellent carnauba wax formula provides a durable protection against all elements.
Simply spray, wipe, and polish dry for a durable, lasting shine. Protect All'sâ„¢ anti-static property is ideal for treating vinyl and leaves no oily film. With regular use, Protect All'sâ„¢ UV additive helps protect all surfaces by absorbing the UV light rays and blocking them from reaching the finish.
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RE: Waxing your chrome
ORIGINAL: DeltaWolf
Maguairs NXT Speed Detailer
Is this a spray & wipe? I will look for it next time.
Yea the Meguiars (Gold Class) is a mess when you
get it on the powercoat[:@]
Maguairs NXT Speed Detailer
Is this a spray & wipe? I will look for it next time.
Yea the Meguiars (Gold Class) is a mess when you
get it on the powercoat[:@]
I was careful with the NXT wax near the black engine, just did it once, figure the Speed Detailer and / or good washing with NXT Car Wash when dirty will keep all in good shape.