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Polishing Chrome

Started by squid_uk · 6 replies · 3297 views

squid_ukStandard MemberPosts: 36
Joined: Aug 2015
Polishing Chrome
Evening everyone!

So I have recently restored my 72' Dax and now have a bit more chrome on the bike and was wondering what you guys use to keep your chrome nice and shiny?
st70Standard MemberPosts: 167
Joined: Sep 2016
Re: Polishing Chrome
Hi squid_uk, I use this AUTOSOL METAL POLISH on my ST's and it brings​ the chrome work up a treat or you can use a polish called Mer ULTIMATE POLISH which is also very good and is a cream and far less abrasive and gentle, it can be used on your paintwork especially IMG_20170522_114149.JPG
squid_ukStandard MemberPosts: 36
Joined: Aug 2015
Re: Polishing Chrome
Thanks ST70,

I used autosol to polish the aluminium parts but wasn't sure if you could use it on the chrome
spey250Standard MemberPosts: 87
Joined: Aug 2013
Re: Polishing Chrome
A guy I know who polishes for a living, recommended Windowlean the glass polish. He was of the opinion that it was non abrasive and so safe to use on delicate surfaces. I have not tried it myself, but it is supposed to be very good on aluminiun.
Pete.
st70Standard MemberPosts: 167
Joined: Sep 2016
Re: Polishing Chrome
Yes I agree with that squid_uk autosol is very good for polishing the aluminium and the Mer would be nice and gentle on the chrome or as Pete has mentioned about Windowlean, the reason being the less abrasive the polish is the kinder it will be on keeping the chrome from becoming rubbed thin
IainStandard MemberPosts: 33
Joined: Oct 2017
Re: Polishing Chrome
A tip for polishing bare alloy is to apply Solvol using as always piece of cardboard, once the paste turns black, clean off with a fresh piece of cardboard and finally buff up with a duster.
st70Standard MemberPosts: 167
Joined: Sep 2016
Re: Polishing Chrome
That's a good tip lain, I will be trying that myself :D

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