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My 98 valk chrome was showing its age with some oxidation, dirt, and minor spots of surface rust. Especially down low on the crash bars, intake tubes, pipes etc.
I tried a number of special sprays and what not and found a great solution last night.
I used 0000 steel wool and applied Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and Rust remover with the steel wool. Just gently rubbed it on and lightly scrubbed the rough parts, let dry and buff with clean towel. Holy cow! Looks better than it has in years. It even took the burnt boot marks off my pipes with ease.
I was nervous about the steel wool, but following advise from another site, gave it a try and it was a great success. Corrosion, rust, oxidation all gone. Just sparkling chrome, as it was meant to be.
Wanted to pass this along . . .
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Pete
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« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2015, 05:38:24 PM » |
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Been doing it for years, works on aluminum also.
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BF
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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2015, 06:00:36 PM » |
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Jersey mike
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« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2015, 06:01:26 PM » |
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I've been using OOOO steel wool and No7 Chrome Polish for a long time and it's a great combo, but I usually finish w a coat of wax too.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2015, 05:22:00 AM » |
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All chrome is not equal. 4-O steel wool generally won't scratch, unless you push hard while cleaning; don't do it, let the wool do the work. If you scrub your pipes hard with it, you will get micro scratches (or haze). I push like hell on my uncoated wheels (with polish) to clean corrosion, but they are not chrome-like (like many with hard bags, my front wheels are much nicer than my back wheels).
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Bambam650
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2015, 06:17:37 AM » |
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I picked up this tip from a detailer at a HD dealer for removing boot marks and other gunk from exhaust pipes. Use a razor blade with water as a lubricant. Gently scrape and be sure to keep the surface wet.
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idaida98
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2015, 06:35:57 AM » |
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Boot mark removal = oven cleaner.
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Bambam650
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2015, 07:30:09 AM » |
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The best chrome cleaner/polish that I've come across (IMHO) was the chrome cleaner from Griot's Garage. Unfortunately they no longer carry this product so I'm looking for a substitute. The Griot's cleaner would remove bugs, tar, and minor surface imperfections, but contained no abrasives so it wouldn't harm the finish no matter how hard you rubbed. It just left the chrome with a super clean brilliant shine. Any recommendations on a good replacement?
PS - I've read somewhere that diamond paste used to polish glass can actually remove minor scratches and haze marks from chrome, but I've never tried it. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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DaBruuzer
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2015, 05:27:49 PM » |
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In my experience, I haven't found anything better than Autosol. I believe it is a German product, but it is available locally, at least to me. YMMV http://www.autosol.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1000 |
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A Little Dab'll DO Ya!
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2015, 06:16:26 PM » |
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Boot mark remover.....Goof Off and a rag. Simple and noncorrosive.
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