Harley-Davidson chrome polishing can be something as simple as a mirror or more detailed like an exhaust. Let’s take a look at a few expert techniques for maintaining your chrome.
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Which high quality chrome polishes do you recommend?
Hi Michael, Thanks for the note. We have had success with nver dull but as Bob says in the video, don’t run out and buy a huge can of it. Ask what your riding buds are using and get a little to test.
Michael, soap and water work the best, followed up by a wax job, but blue magic is good and non abrasive. works especially good with getting rid of bugs that are cooked on. fyi, stay away from chrome polishes that are like a fine paste (turtle wax brand is one) or resemble a buffing compound. they will eventually remove the top layer of chrome, which is not good!!
Thank you Elliot glass cleaner works well for the light stuff as well.
Thank you for the info on polishing my chrome! My hog will be the best looking one out there!
Why thank you Brenda!
Easy Off oven cleaner works for all stains and baked on crud.
Cover everything behind the exhaust to protect. Spray on and let it work overnight, Rinse off.
Thanks James – we have never tried, a little corrosive for us. Great idea on making sure to cover all other areas you do not want the spray to land on.
Have you ever used Maas?
Hi Bobby – thanks for the note – we have not but will add it to our list of things to try.
The only place I know it is available is on their website. It is good polish for all metals and doesn’t take a lot of buffing. Let me know what you think.
I’ve used Maas on everything from my highly polished handguns, to my fine pocket watches, and on my Harley. This stuff is really great! it does not appear to remove any chrome, or metal. I thinks it;s great!
Me too James. It is a great product. Highly recommended!
I apeecriatp, cause I found just what I was looking for. You have ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye
I caught a plastic grocery bag on the highway one time. The melted plastic was about a foot covering my exhaust pipe. Didn’t know it until well after the pipes cooled down. Was devastated ’cause I knew I’d have to drive back the way I came and then fix the damage. No polish or cleaner took that plastic off. Someone suggested using 4 ott steel wool. My arm was about to fall off after completing the repair but it did the trick. Chrome looks as good a new. A huge disclaimer though. ONLY 4 ott wool. Nothing courser will do. You’ll wreck the chrome if you use anything that is more course.
Thanks for sharing.
I supospe that sounds and smells just about right.
In the future, and hopefully never again catch a plastic bag. Try Easy Off (cold oven formula), spray on, wait about a hour then wipe it off. Might have to do a second application depending on how much plastic you have on the pipes. Works great and no scratching.
I have got some rubber on my exhaust which has dried/baked is there something other than a soft cloth and widow cleaner I can use?
HI Adrien, Have you tried other products like NevrDull?
for bluing try blue job it works and doesn’t scratch. best stuff I’ve found
Is never dull a good polisher for chrome or will it scratch it
Hi Kenneth, Yes, always try it on a small area first.
I use Blue Magic too, does a soft wonderful job leaving silicone protection behind, just don’t overdo it.
my samson slip ons are getting discolored on the right side, any advice for removing it?
Hi, Tim. Hi, Tim. First try Mothers mag/alum polish. If that doesn’t work out, you can try Colonel Brassy or Never Dull. However, these may leave fine scratch marks. http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-davidson-chrome-polishing-003275/
How to polish aluminum to a chrome finish
If the component is small- Mothers aluminum polish.
Larger components, we would suggest having professionally polished.
http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-motorcycle-detailing-tips-001632/
If the exhast has a rubber heel melted on it and it has cooled and reheated several times. Is there a good way to remove it rubber?
Hi, Don. That can be difficult to impossible to remove without scratching the chrome to some degree. Try soaking with WD-40 or something similar to loosen. Soak a clean rag and lay it over the spot overnight. Try working it with some kind of a plastic squeegee. https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/bug-removal-001338/
clean rubber off with oven clleaner cold****
It’s a nice guy, but he talks to loud. He’s almost screeming.
What about those fine soap pads used for cleaning pots and pans? Too coarse?
Hi Paul. Yes. Scotch pads are too aggressive for chrome finishes.
Better to be saved for prepping gasket surfaces
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-motorcycle-detailing-tips-001632/
Rubber heel on got chrome which has called and hardened. Video does bot specifically address how to remove now that the rubber has cooled. Suggestions? Thanks!
Hi, Michael. You can use Never Dull or Colonial Brassy. You will be left with fine scratches, but not as unsightly as a boot mark.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/charging-system-diagnosis-002187/
Are liquid polishes like meguiars or mothers chrome polish good or bad. I have also used flitz before just don’t know if it is to harsh or not
Hi Danny. Those are both very good quality product lines. If you are ever unsure of a finished surface cleaning product, try it out on an inconspicuous area of the motorcycle.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/videos-harley/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-davidson-chrome-polishing-003275/
Thanks
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