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flatbutt 03-03-2024 11:36 AM

Chrome polish recos?
 
Given the plethora of chrome polishes out there AND the fact that I now own a Harley...how about some recos please.

herr_oberst 03-03-2024 12:00 PM

Simichrome is my go to. BarKeepers Friend is pretty good, too.

Bill Douglas 03-03-2024 12:26 PM

This is what I use. I used to have a Triumph 650 and this was the stuff us boys used.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1709501148.jpg

Zeke 03-03-2024 12:47 PM

SOS pads are softer than chrome. Great first step.

flatbutt 03-03-2024 02:34 PM

This?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1709508873.jpg

Do you know what grade wool they are?

Alan A 03-03-2024 03:50 PM

https://www.harborfreight.com/steel-wool-12-pack-43528.html

I use this and autosol. Buff afterwards.

Zeke 03-04-2024 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatbutt (Post 12205845)
This?


Do you know what grade wool they are?

It's not 0000 or even 000 IMHO. Somewhere around 0 to#1. The creamy suds help lubricate as they clean. You can use dry SW on chrome with wax but I stick to 0000 or 000. I have scratched chrome with coarse SW but it does polish out using s buffer. But that can leave marks too, so there is a bit of a art to it.

I have cleaned many chrome faucets with SOS and never hurt one. Only chrome though. Nickel or other do not.

Scott Douglas 03-04-2024 08:17 AM

I've seen videos where they used balled up aluminum foil on chrome bumpers to remove rust deposits.
It works like a clay bar does on paint.

serene911 03-04-2024 08:22 AM

Wenol and similar semichrome polish's have always been a go to. Another is Never Dull.

Evans, Marv 03-04-2024 09:50 AM

^^^^ Yes. Never Dull is the only one I have on my shelf.

Scott Douglas 03-04-2024 09:59 AM

I used to have this stuff:
https://grumpsgarage.com/product/varsity-dissolves-rust-chrome-renewer-tin/

I'm not sure it's still available now. It worked great.


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