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How to Clean Chrome on a Motorcycle

Thursday, April 02, 2009
Related Tags: chrome | motorcycle | polish | bucket | shine
 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

  • Two rags
  • Bucket
  • Towel
  • Chrome polish
  • Step 1:
    Purchase chrome polish. This product will keep the shine. In addition, you can wipe off dust or mud after a ride with a rag. Your motorcycle will continue to shine. Turtle Wax Chrome Polish can restore the finish as well as protect against weather. Mother's Chrome Polish, 3M Chrome & Metal Polish and Mopar Chrome Cleaner also cleans the chrome on a motorcycle. These are available in local department stores or auto-detailing shops.
  • Step 2:
    Use hot water to fill your bucket. Get one rag moist from the bucket water. Wring the rag out. Wipe off any excess mud, dirt or grim on every chrome piece of the motorcycle. Pay close attention to the creases around the chrome. Remove all the filth and repeat this step if necessary. You may end up with dingy but dirt-free chrome.
  • Step 3:
    Dry the chrome on the motorcycle with the towel. Before you apply the polish or cleaner, it is important that the motorcycle is dry. You can air dry for approximately three hours, depending on the weather condition.
  • Step 4:
    Use the chrome polish on the motorcycle. Some products may be liquid while others are a paste. Use your second rag, dip or pour a quarter-size amount of the polish on your rag. Rub the chrome on the motorcycle in a circular motion. Repeat until all of the chrome has a high quality shine.

Tips & Warnings

  • Check towels or rags for rocks or other debris before using. Foreign objects can scratch the chrome surface.Never use abrasive chemicals on the chrome on your motorcycle.

Photo/Video Credit

http://www.flickr.com/photos/moogan/37590722/

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