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Started by pitbull, October 31, 2009, 04:34:03 AM

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pitbull

October 31, 2009, 04:34:03 AM
My 2001 m900 cromo tank is showing it's age and the years of me not being careful with tank bags, jacket zippers and such. It has many small scratches on it, especially right in front of the seat. None of them are deep scratches, but If anyone has a suggestion I'd really appreciate it.
01 monster 900ie cromo, 01 ST4

ducpainter

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October 31, 2009, 04:39:04 AM
Several companies make polishing wheels and compounds for chrome, but be careful. Chrome is very thin and it can be buffed through to the underlying nickel or copper.
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pitbull

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October 31, 2009, 07:38:50 AM
thanks dp........... I appreciate the advice.
01 monster 900ie cromo, 01 ST4

64duc

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October 31, 2009, 08:27:12 AM Last Edit: October 31, 2009, 08:29:01 AM by 64duc
  Back when car bumpers were chrome instead of color cordinated plastic, I used Dupont #7 chrome polish. It worked very well. However that was so long ago I have no idea if it is still made. You might also try white polishing compound. Available at WallyWorld for about 2 bucks.
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Slide Panda

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October 31, 2009, 08:45:01 AM
When in doubt polish by hand. Might take longer, but run less risk of buffing through
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
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pitbull

#5
October 31, 2009, 02:15:33 PM
cool...........thanks guys.
01 monster 900ie cromo, 01 ST4

2001cromo

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November 03, 2009, 03:35:39 AM
try polishing it with "Blue Magic" by hand with a chamois cloth.





worst case, re dip it and have DP fix the hinge while you're at it  ;)
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