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How to remove stubborn stains on High Polish steel items

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alep20 Newbie

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As the title says it all,my bike's engine casing,footrest are all high polish instead of chrome..due to the rainy season,there are stubborn spots that are hard to remove.i ve tried using diff types of metal polishes with cloth or newspaper but it doesn't seem to work..yah it does bring out the shine but the spots do remain..any help??(remember this is high polish not chrome)

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at0m87 Newbie

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try kerosene?

 

also i read somewhere that after u finish polishing ur metal parts, spray on glass cleaner, it would help to prevent those dirts from clinging on. not sure how true..

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alep20 Newbie

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try kerosene?

 

also i read somewhere that after u finish polishing ur metal parts, spray on glass cleaner, it would help to prevent those dirts from clinging on. not sure how true..

:goodluck:

 

kerosene??..hmm..ill try the glass cleaner and c how it works

at0m87 Newbie

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kerosene??..hmm..ill try the glass cleaner and c how it works

 

Yupp i use kerosene to remove all the grime from my rim, highly effective.

Kawasaki 150ZX ::Rusty:: 2005-2010

Honda CB400 Revo ::BlackBeauty:: 2010-20XX

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|Biologic iPhone Mount|Stebel Nautilus Horn|K&N Air Filter|

|Ah Pek's Grounding Wire|DIY 5V USB Port|Scorpio SR-i900|

|DIY Secondary Strobe Brake Leds|

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sashie Newbie

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I have heard about kerosene, or even petrol. Haven't really tried it though. Does it really work?

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Kioz Newbie

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As the title says it all,my bike's engine casing,footrest are all high polish instead of chrome..due to the rainy season,there are stubborn spots that are hard to remove.i ve tried using diff types of metal polishes with cloth or newspaper but it doesn't seem to work..yah it does bring out the shine but the spots do remain..any help??(remember this is high polish not chrome)

 

 

dude i know what you mean.

well as for me i myself have a pair of aftermarket high polished rims.

usually i don't ride when it rains la..

 

 

ok main point, use " Meguiar Aluminum Polish " + " Meguiar's Aluminum Rims All Wheel Cleaner "

remember this 2 products are ONLY FOR ALUMINUM parts.

 

 

TIPS:

 

polish ONLY with a microfiber cloth.

 

after a rainy ride, try to wipe dry with a microfiber cloth.

 

NEVER EVER USE your microfiber cloth at hot areas as it will melt.

 

Also before polish-ing, always always ensure that area is clean otherwise swirls will occur.

 

 

end of day result = you get to see a MIRROR reflection of yourself :cool:

Edited by Kioz

It's not about the power or speed or how fast your ride goes but the time & effort spent to achieve something different :cool:

 

My Toys:

Harley XR1200

CB400-V-tec III (served me well )

Streetfighter S ( never felt better! )

 

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alep20 Newbie

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dude i know what you mean.

well as for me i myself have a pair of aftermarket high polished rims.

usually i don't ride when it rains la..

 

 

ok main point, use " Meguiar Aluminum Polish " + " Meguiar's Aluminum Rims All Wheel Cleaner "

remember this 2 products are ONLY FOR ALUMINUM parts.

 

 

TIPS:

 

polish ONLY with a microfiber cloth.

 

after a rainy ride, try to wipe dry with a microfiber cloth.

 

NEVER EVER USE your microfiber cloth at hot areas as it will melt.

 

Also before polish-ing, always always ensure that area is clean otherwise swirls will occur.

 

 

end of day result = you get to see a MIRROR reflection of yourself :cool:

 

 

thanks bro,ill try to post my b4 n after pics after trying:thumb:

Kioz Newbie

Kioz

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dude i know what you mean.

well as for me i myself have a pair of aftermarket high polished rims.

usually i don't ride when it rains la..

 

 

ok main point, use " Meguiar Aluminum Polish " + " Meguiar's Aluminum Rims All Wheel Cleaner "

remember this 2 products are ONLY FOR ALUMINUM parts.

 

 

TIPS:

 

polish ONLY with a microfiber cloth.

 

after a rainy ride, try to wipe dry with a microfiber cloth.

 

NEVER EVER USE your microfiber cloth at hot areas as it will melt.

 

Also before polish-ing, always always ensure that area is clean otherwise swirls will occur.

 

 

end of day result = you get to see a MIRROR reflection of yourself :cool:

 

End of Day Result:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l274/kkioz/P7111000.jpg

It's not about the power or speed or how fast your ride goes but the time & effort spent to achieve something different :cool:

 

My Toys:

Harley XR1200

CB400-V-tec III (served me well )

Streetfighter S ( never felt better! )

 

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l274/kkioz/P7111015-1-1.jpg

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Your Mother Newbie

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Hey dude. I know what you're saying. Try petrol to clean hte stuff. Really works. Removes the spots and all. I've done it so many times. Leaves no evidence of it being sued too. Haha.

Don't argue with an 18-wheeler.

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emarc77 Newbie

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if u want to remove rust, u can try getting carb cleaner.

 

it can be found at autobacs easily.

 

if too stubborn, can use help of fine sand paper too.

 

after that you can polish it with "brasso"

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AHal Newbie

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dude i know what you mean.

well as for me i myself have a pair of aftermarket high polished rims.

usually i don't ride when it rains la..

 

 

ok main point, use " Meguiar Aluminum Polish " + " Meguiar's Aluminum Rims All Wheel Cleaner "

remember this 2 products are ONLY FOR ALUMINUM parts.

 

 

TIPS:

 

polish ONLY with a microfiber cloth.

 

after a rainy ride, try to wipe dry with a microfiber cloth.

 

NEVER EVER USE your microfiber cloth at hot areas as it will melt.

 

Also before polish-ing, always always ensure that area is clean otherwise swirls will occur.

 

 

end of day result = you get to see a MIRROR reflection of yourself :cool:

 

hi bro does this method works on the exhaust headers too??? material stainless steel...

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heaven51 Newbie

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hi bro does this method works on the exhaust headers too??? material stainless steel...

 

Using different method to clean/polish my stainless steel headers...

Meguiars NXT Generation® All Metal Polish, get from NTUC...

http://www.meguiars.com.sg/index.php?_room=2&_subRoom=10&_action=detail&_page=2

 

 

Thread no.: 12681...

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/74253-Yamaha-TDM-900/page254

 

Hope this info might help you...

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alep20 Newbie

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brasso + autosol! autosol to remove stains, and brasso for the polish! old school methods, tested and proven.

 

so do u mean i use autosol first followed by brasso??

gwzc_mk2 Newbie

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try using normal car wax to remove the stains. works well and is non corrosive and wun thin out ur rims due to abrasion from metal polish.

hope this helps

u need to be young and reckless to become old and wise..... if u survive :angel:

 

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alep20 Newbie

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brasso + autosol! autosol to remove stains, and brasso for the polish! old school methods, tested and proven.

 

this tip works..but its damn tiring..haha

 

n how do i post pics here??

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arthur_chan Newbie

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where can you get kerosene anyway..?

 

diy shop, home fix, self fix. ur local hardware shop should also have them. they sell in glass bottle of 1L or 750ml (can't remember).

Accident can happen anytime, anywhere.

However ask yourself, do you want to fall at 120km/h or 60km/h?

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