What are a few chemicals you guys like for maintaining your shine?

Snuffy

Snuffy

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I never do. Wasn’t upset about it just an observation. I know it’s like that but if people would just search the forum it would save a lot of time. The is so much information here already about so many things chances are people would be better informed by reading the past posts. Yes we are all different and have different opinions. Should keep mine to myself I suppose but I didn’t intend to be critical of anyone with my post. Sorry if anyone was offended.
 
Jkbrea

Jkbrea

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On the subject of polishing, I saw a video that works! You use a non-scratching pad. I got the blue ones that have a sponge on one side. You squirt WD 40 on the pad and scrub the heck out of the aluminum parts in one direction. It'll remove small scratches and clean the hell out of it. Then wipe clean and polish. I used Mothers. The aluminum used to be clean...now it looks like chrome! Maybe this is common knowledge but new to me. Give it a try. I tried it on an underneath part to see if it works.. It did.
 
Chong

Chong

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HMAN said:
Before you wash with water, be sure to waterproof ur pup. You can buy a can of Marine Conformal coating and spray EVERY PC board you have. Maker lights, tag mount, handlebar controls, etc. Once this is done, your pup will NOT be skeered of water. You can go one step further and heat shrink each elecrical connection. Mr Clean Magic erasers work well in a pinch. I wouldnt wash the paint with them tho. There are a buttload of posts on cleaning. Most do well. Ive been stuck on the Adams brand of polish tho. 2 step process give you chromelike shine.
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Yep I use Adam's 1 and 2, it's worked for me so I haven't experimented . But the important step is application.. I do the nytril glove and remove with 100% cotton then buff with 100% cotton. I just go buy a couple yards of flanel at the fabric store and cut it into 5" strips . Discard regularly.. I might go thru 5pcs 5 x18 when doing a bike . Keep a fairly clean one for the final buffing. All hand work. I use a blue bottle of ceramic wax for painted surfaces, think it's Maguire's.

If it's in decent shape I just just use step 2 polish to freshen it up.

And yeah micro fiber will dull polished aluminum. Never touch my polished aluminum with it.
 
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bikeone

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Matt300ZXT said:
Hmm, I've seen people say to use aluminum foil and white vinegar on the chrome if there is some corrosion or little spots of rust, but I guess Coca Cola would work too because of the phosphoric acid. I actually need some more Coke as I ran out today and it's my drink of choice.

I don't see Mothers Billet at any of my local stores, but it appears they do have White Diamond, at least according to their webpage. I may run out later and grab some and some extra microfibers and go to town. This poor thing is in dire need lol
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White diamond high shine is a good choice for billet.
Adams metal polish is complicated to get here - good choice too.
polish towel at last clean and give ultimate shine.....
clean and polish chrome with blue magic.
paint surface i use Adams products..
in my thought this stuff works very good.
 
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