Best Chrome Polishes for Motorcycles (Harley)?

**honkeybizkit** · 04-19-2009, 05:33 PM

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.

**honkeybizkit** · 04-20-2009, 08:39 AM

nobody?... hello?

**imported_GregCavi** · 04-20-2009, 08:51 AM

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** · 04-20-2009, 09:21 AM

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

**Dsoto87** · 04-20-2009, 09:37 AM

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

**reparebrise** · 04-20-2009, 09:56 AM

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

**Custom Detail** · 04-20-2009, 02:24 PM

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

**tom p.** · 04-20-2009, 03:11 PM

This is a standout in the world of chrome:

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

**D Tailor** · 04-20-2009, 06:08 PM

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** · 04-20-2009, 06:18 PM

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** · 04-29-2009, 09:44 AM

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.