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[skydiverbob]

There's so much stuff out there on the market it's really freakin, fruckin hard to choose what's best to make chrome mirror shiny.

The pastes mostly have an abrasive base that I want to stay away from.  That creates scratches I would think.

Some folks say Windex is best.  But that also strips away any good corrosion protection that some other things might leave behind.

There's Bombs Away.  How good is that stuff really?  Mothers, Glare, etc., the list goes on.  And then there's S100 Polishing Soap...  

Please guys, help me out here.   Thank you!
  

[Dionicio]

Try Lemon Pledge, works great on chrome , paint, and everything else.

[2010StreetGlideSE]

I have used for years & still do, just plain old Isopropyl Alcohol which you can buy at the Dollar Stores very cheap. Alcohol works great & leaves no residue or streaks behind. Just my $.02 worth :-)

[Dionicio]

Stupid question , what technique do You use to clean the bike using alcohol?   Thanks.

[skydiverbob]

Try Lemon Pledge, works great on chrome , paint, and everything else.

I use Lemon Pledge on my coffee table.  I don't know if I'd like the wax on my bike though.

Check out this post - http://hawg-wash.com/detailinghog.html.
Let me know what you think.  I'd like to hear your objective response.

Peace...Robert!

[Hoist!]

I use Lemon Pledge on my coffee table.  I don't know if I'd like the wax on my bike though.

Check out this post - http://hawg-wash.com/detailinghog.html.
Let me know what you think.  I'd like to hear your objective response.

Peace...Robert!

Everything you wanted to know about detailing but were afraid to ask! Even more!!! For me anyway, but good info! Cool link! Thanks for posting it man!

Hoist!

[skydiverbob]

I have used for years & still do, just plain old Isopropyl Alcohol which you can buy at the Dollar Stores very cheap. Alcohol works great & leaves no residue or streaks behind. Just my $.02 worth :-)

Thanks for the reply.

I can see where this would take off any film or residue.  If the first wipe is still streaking then there's some dirt or whatever still left behind.  I would like to also have some corrosion protection left behind especially during the winter months.  It gets cold and damp, even in the garage.

Check out this post - http://hawg-wash.com/detailinghog.html - and please let me know what you think.  I know some of it is advertisements but I also believe that there's some good techniques here worth trying out.

Peace...Robert!

[2010StreetGlideSE]

What I was referring to cleaning with the Alcohol is the chrome.....thats all. Definitely don't suggest using
it anywhere else.

[Buy early]

Thanks for the reply.

I can see where this would take off any film or residue.  If the first wipe is still streaking then there's some dirt or whatever still left behind.  I would like to also have some corrosion protection left behind especially during the winter months.  It gets cold and damp, even in the garage.

Check out this post - http://hawg-wash.com/detailinghog.html - and please let me know what you think.  I know some of it is advertisements but I also believe that there's some good techniques here worth trying out.

Peace...Robert!

Thanks for the great link on detailing a bike! I'll have to try some of those products.

[moscooter]

 
Some of ya might be startled at this recommendation,  but when cleaning chrome (assuming a good chrome finish),  0000 steel wool works great and will NOT scratch the chrome unless you are really leaning on the pad.  It cuts thru the scum or whatever that might be on the chrome and takes half the time of most other solutions.  000 and 0000 steel wool is used to put the finishing touches on already stained woodwork for the final "buff".......

Having made this recommendation in the past,  I know from experience some will say (no way!),  but hey......spend how ever much time you want to get the "same" end results I can and have with my bikes and street rod.

[skydiverbob]

What I was referring to cleaning with the Alcohol is the chrome.....thats all. Definitely don't suggest using
it anywhere else.

I understood that.  I'll try that one day just before a ride.  But if my bike is put away for some time I believe it should also have some corrosion protection as well.  Some kind of sealer...

[2010StreetGlideSE]

Well skydiverbob I totally agree with you, that when putting the bike up for the winter you should have some kind of sealer on both the paint & chrome.

[SERK3]

I have used for years & still do, just plain old Isopropyl Alcohol which you can buy at the Dollar Stores very cheap. Alcohol works great & leaves no residue or streaks behind. Just my $.02 worth :-)

I know this is off the subject, But have you heard anything good or bad about the MB Fall Rally, We stayed in N. Myrtle Beach this year and had the best time out of the last 9 rallies we have been to there. Capt. Poo's and Drawbridge has Suck Bang Blow or any other place like that beat hands down, can't forget Harold's at the Beach either. 

[moscooter]

 
I agree with Poohs being a major spot during the Rallys.  I live about 12 miles away from there (Sunset Beach).  As I have indicated in another post here somewhere........If you show up at Poohs (on your CVO) and if you are lucky enough to be there at the same time as Pado.......you'll get a free beer out of him

Don't forget about H.B. Spokes out on Rt 9 too.  Only about a 3 or 4 mile ride from Poohs or Swing bridge.

[skydiverbob]

Well skydiverbob I totally agree with you, that when putting the bike up for the winter you should have some kind of sealer on both the paint & chrome.

Thanks for keeping up on this subject matter.  Have a great weekend.  Peace!