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chrome pitting
03/15/10 at 17:09:38
 
Have 2009 S40, have not used it for the last two months because of cold and rain.  Was stored in open garage, cleaned it up, lots of dust and noticed that the chrome appeared to be pitted is this normal with the S40.  Appears that suzuki does not do a good job of chroming.  Is there any product that I can use to restore to original luster. I love this bike and want it to look good.  Started right up though and ran fine after two months of non use.
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Reply #1 - 03/15/10 at 17:25:07
 
Bikes don't have the best chrome you got to keep them polished,But yours is pretty new I'm a little suprised that its pitting this soon.
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Reply #2 - 03/15/10 at 18:47:20
 
I use this stuff:
http://www.amazon.com/BlueMagic-400-Metal-Polish-Cream/dp/B000BO8Z9I
Also buy some very fine steel wool and have at it.
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Reply #3 - 03/15/10 at 19:05:08
 
  I wouldn't use steelwool at all on chrome,clay bar will probably take it off.
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Reply #4 - 03/15/10 at 19:18:16
 
Where is this chrome thats pitting?

Ive used brass brushes, like suede brushes,on chrome, when I was doing bodywork
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Reply #5 - 03/15/10 at 19:22:11
 
I always use 0000# steel wool...
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Reply #6 - 03/15/10 at 19:23:56
 
Ive used that on windshields..
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Reply #7 - 03/15/10 at 20:25:49
 
mirrors, handlebars, turnsignals, tail light, and turn signals are all pitting.
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Reply #8 - 03/15/10 at 23:02:22
 
savageken wrote on 03/15/10 at 20:25:49:
mirrors, handlebars, turnsignals, tail light, and turn signals are all pitting.

Huh...
Just shoot it,... and put it out of it's misery...

or,... flat black it,,... that's what Rocco would do... Grin
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Reply #9 - 03/16/10 at 03:34:45
 
Reelthing lives on the coast & I dont think hes had anything like that. Id be taking that to the dealership & ask them WTF?
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Reply #10 - 03/16/10 at 11:06:19
 
It's not bad enough to shoot or flat black it.  I also live on the coast (alameda).  It is noticed up close while cleaning bike only.  I will try polish.  Will never-dull work on chrone?
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Reply #11 - 04/11/10 at 21:07:36
 
bot is right! why worry about fixing it when 3 bucks @ wally world gets u a whole can of awesomeness? also known as flat black lol !!!!
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'95 bobber rat...i guess it's a "bat bike" haha flat black mostly, bare metal tank, header wrap, always a work in progress !
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