Best Chrome Polishes for Motorcycles (Harley)?

SR20det · 04-19-09, 04:33

I have a Harley Davidson to detail later this week. I have only detailed 2 bikes (dread them) ever, and they were years ago. I have defiantly stepped up my game since then and was looking for new metal polishes, especially for this Harley's Chrome. It is a 2008 HD Street Glide (FLHX), so the chrome is in good shape. It has some water spots on it, but I want it to really bling.

I have been eying up new metal polishes and reading tons of stuff on here. I have heard great things about Adam's Metal polish 1&2 (read they reformulated to a single polish). Also as far as bike shop OTC products, I can locally buy; Simichrome, Flitz, Wenol (both) and Blue Job. The other OTC polish I am considering is Meguiar's NXT Polysh.

Currently I have Nevr Dull wadding polish and Mothers Chrome. The chrome on this bike is in pretty good shape, so I know I need something that isn't super aggressive. Personally I have never liked the Mothers Chrome polish..

So I am asking you seasoned Bike Detailers.. What Chrome (or uncoated metal) polish you prefer? My problem is I have too big of a selection to buy from...

-Simichrome
-Wenol
-Flitz
-Blue Job
-Nevr Dull
-NXT Polysh
-Adams Metal

or other.

SR20det · 04-20-09, 07:39

nobody?... hello?

GregCavi · 04-20-09, 07:51

I'd recommend flitz but I've even had luck with the mothers metal polish. Given the bike is an 08, the polishing shouldn't take too long. I like the polish with the metal polish and a terry cloth, remove with an MF, then use ZAIO to finish up.

Greg

the walrus · 04-20-09, 08:21

NEVR DULL, hands down. It makes chrome look brand new. love it! love it! love it!

Dsoto87 · 04-20-09, 08:37

I too like nevr dull but my experience with metal polishes are pretty limited.

reparebrise · 04-20-09, 08:56

I would defiantly recommend Optimum Metal Polish. hands down the best.

Custom Detail · 04-20-09, 01:24

I agree Yvan, BigD talked me in to trying it and now it is my go to final finish metal polish.

tom p. · 04-20-09, 02:11

This is a standout in the world of chrome:

Deep Chrome (8oz.) in All Products - www.deepfinish.com

D Tailor · 04-20-09, 05:08

I just picked up the MetalWerk system from Ag. Nice stuff. I also use ND Wadding, Mother's Billet and Mag, Flitz, and Mother's Chrome. do love ND Wadding. It's like friggin' magic!

Pats300zx · 04-20-09, 05:18

I just picked up some of the new Optimum Metal Polish. I love this stuff. Goes on very easy like a cream leaves a great shine.

DetailChicago · 04-29-09, 08:44

I like to use Yacht Brite's Buff Magic which has a jewelers rouge in it that acts as a metal polish. Beyond that I use the Yacht Brite Serious Shine. Keeps all of the metal, plastic, and finish shining.