I think this video should be ranked in the top 10 CZcams videos that really made a change in people's life! Tons of money spent by tons people worldwide in polish creams and pastes, sanding papers, rotating tools etc...and plus, so many chemicals produced and wasted in the environment, when the absolute best and fastest and cheapest way is in everyone's house and works better than any other! My motorcycle never looked so shiny in just one morning easy work! Thanks Thanks Thousand Thanks!
Like wise. I tried everything possible and in the end found 0000 super fine steelwool is the best. I washed heavy soiled parts first then used the steel wool. You do go through a fair bit of wool, but you cannot beat it.
Been using this method for at least 30 years, can't beat it. If you have chrome that is also greasy, you can use S.O.S. pads too, the wool is coarser but the soap acts as a lubricant so no scratches, make sure you use plenty of water to flush away the gunk.
What about the aluminum? They are just as bad! I bought a ‘12 and the guys all sentimental, but let it rust and looks like crap. I detail big boats, but I figured my little bike would be a challenge. Also, have to get around my husband.
@@Annieswaney , Depends if the aluminum is polished or "natural". The unpolished lower legs on my Harley forks are a pain in the ass to keep clean, bug guts stain them very easy.
Finally, something I'm willing to pull up a stool and spend a lot of time cleaning my springer front end and VW engine chrome on my 1974 VW trike. You beat the band.
Great job. What i do is use 0000 steel wool then i blast the areas with high pressure compressor air. Then, an i put on an all in one chrome cleaner and polish so it gives a protective coating.
Thank you. I'll try this. I also use used (aluminium) foil with water. It works because the foil is softer than the chrome, so it doesn't scratch, just removes little bits of rust.
Cleaned my Schwinn Stingray when I was a kid with steel wool. Use whatever paste wax the old man had in the garage with it to minimize scratches and add little protection.
If you are willing to follow-up with a polishing compound, use that 0000….soaked in 409. Certain AP cleaners with friction turn into absolute beasts of cleaners. I actually use 000 to get the job done faster and with less residuals flying around. I have a ton of experience using this method, and it will absolutely clean the surface. BUT- it is not a polish. Think of it as a huge wool pad on a rotary for new paint. It does ‘a’ great job, but you have to follow-up with a compound. If anyone wants to shoot-down the process, realize at some point a mirror shine takes work. And you WILL want to finish it off with a sealant of some kind. I recommend Collinite or Finish Kare 1000P, as they hold-up better than any traditional wax.
Looks great. What I'm concerned about is if microscopic iron bits break off and bed themselves in the chrome, they will rust and leave rust streaks. I think that is why polishes use ceramics, as they won't rust. I am certainly not an expert though.
Be careful with the wool y'all. It's great and a god send for spot rust and oxidation! But over a very long period and used as a main stay it will eventually actually dull the chrome no matter it's quality. Matter fact, it will over time dull down pretty extremely high dollar show chrome! Just wanted to throw that in after 51 years of riding and 40 of trucking. Be careful out there troops...later.
Exactly. Steel wool, any fineness, even 0000 DOES SCRATCH CHROME. If you don't believe it, use some on some brand new chrome. You will be able to see the difference between the untouched new chrome, & the chrome that has been rubbed with steel wool. Get one of those high power loupes that jewelers & rock hounds use. You'll be able to see the little scratches, then.
My dad showed me how steel wool would clean and shine those big chrome bumpers on cars we bought and sold in the seventies. Some people say the tiny bits of bits of steel the pad leaves will embed into aluminum, and rust, also very difficult to remove. I never did aluminum, so I dont know about that.
I use #0000 Brass wool. Small crumbs of wool can find their way into nooks & crannies ( is that right), and the brass won't rust and eventually will wash or blow away.
Its better but makes the life of the steel wool a lot shorter. I tend to use steel wool dry and use bronze wool afterward as its softer and doesnt rust
He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Do not do that. Mixing metal polish with steel wool will scratch your chrome and you will not be able to remove those scratches. Terrible advice.
I just went over my 2016 road King again as I did an oil change I put it up on my lift and went over it all one more time. I've had some comments on here about how it leaves micro scratches in the chrome. Super fun steel wool is not doing that to my chrome I can look at the chrome under a bright flashlight and a magnifying glass and they're absolutely no scratches. And track I can see more scratches if you want to call it that from the fine abrasives that are in chrome polish. If you try this method you'll see the more you rub the more dirt and gunk comes off the chrome and it embeds itself inside the steel wool and as you continue to polish and clean it just seems to shine more and more. For me it's working on the hard chromed steel parts as well as the chromed aluminum part. In all seriousness it looks like a mirror finish. No mess to clean up. I've got pictures that are close up and I defy anyone to argue with me that it's leaving scratches. those individuals are paid polishers who make a living at using a bunch of other techniques. In fact I can make recently professionally polished chrome look even better by hitting it with my 4X and 5X steelwool
@@rpmtechtv cool You've got me sold ill pick some up on my way home from work. Im going to let my boss know too. He has a sweet custom 2008 road king that could use some brightening up
your not dealing with rust or pits, your sh!t is mint. I got a sportster from my dad. The damn thing had rust on the chrome. Wizard worked wonders👍and 000 steel wool
@@gregdixon9443 it still looks like his was just dirty. What exactly does the steel wool take off and does the chrome and aluminum have a clear coat or something on them. Does the wool thin that out?
It does scratch so i wouldnt use it on mint chrome but for old chrome that has rust spots on it is fine and will still look as shiny as new but it does leave scratches but im guessing the one you are using is super super fine if its not scratching. I would use it with soapy water to give it less friction and scratching. Then id wax after to protect from the weather elements and further corrosion.
Great!.. Been doing this for years, and someone are saying that they also use a liquid like toilet wash soap (green slimey stuff) together with the steel wool..this Looking great thou!.. 👍...also want to add,.. After using this, I take the bike in a car wash, and spray the wax program on to it.. Kepps the bike shiny all the time.. 👌
Ok I been knowing this trick since I was building low rider bikes when I was 12 years old. Here’s what u need to add. Spray down with WD40 first they do that and wipe down. Your welcome
Ummmm ... and me too. All I wuz hearin' was Never Use Steel Wool! I don't get why this has not been more popularly known. Well, must be me, but I'm going to give it a shot on one of my '84's.
I use metholated spirits on my chrome put on with a micro fibre cloths let it dry then rub over with a second clean micro fibre cloth comes up like new ......... my son is a restorer he uses the finest steel wool he can find to polish up chrome like a mirror great video n thanks
This works great however, don't do it to any chrome plastic. You can tell the difference by touching it usually. The only part on my bike that has the plasti-chrome is my speakers.
Fuckin legend teaching us a lesson on cleaning chrome in what looks like cheetah print underwear in his garage, that’s how you know it’s a true lesson and not some bs 😂😂
I use mothers with it on bare aluminum and it polishes it up great . But after cleaning it up give it a coat or two of "Rim Job" protectant. It makes the shine last a very long time !!
i have used this for years...it works even better if you impregnate it with turtle wax #7 chrome restorer and polish.rub it on vigorously,let it dry,and polish with a clean microfiber.
All you young fellas that don’t know stuff yet, may want to listen to the old guys. I learned how to polish rusty old chrome wheels on my 69 c10 from my grandpa. He’s like are you gonna clean those wheels up? I was unaware you could remove rust but it works stay tuned to the old guy network for tips in the future
I've used it also. In other applications. My question is tho, After years of doing this, are we wearing things thin? I recognize chrome is strong. Good Chrome anyway. But as I said say you do this once a week for 10 years on the same bike or on whatever you're using it for, are you wearing whatever you're shining down at some point?
Technically speaking if you get down to it wiping it with a cloth and some chrome polish would probably wear down some of the Chrome. It might take 10,000 years for it to wear through with repeated use but technically speaking it's wearing the surface. I've been doing this on that bike probably once or twice every year. Chrome still looks like new and the bike is about 8 years old. Some people say it's leaving scratches but I can take one of those large 6-in magnifying lights and I can't see any scratches. Of course there must be some in it the question is how fine are they. my humble opinion is the best benefit of this method is it really leaves no mess. Only some steel wool crumbs and you can blow those off with your air compressor.
that's awesome! so... how about making water bead up on my chrome pipes?? can i wax my chrome pipes without dulling the finish? is there a special wax for chrome metal that gets super hot like the pipes?
Did you try that on the head/valve covers? I just bought a used harley. Very. Clean. But all the chrome. Especially the head/valve covers look hazy..like they did a half ass polish job.. dont want to scratch anything an make it worse.
Yeah, you might be right. I've looked at it pretty close and the sunlight also even with a magnifying glass. I'm not saying there's no scratches there. There's scratches in every surface. If you really get down to the resolution, the question is how it looks to the eyes. But I don't have any neon lights I used to when I was a kid.
Hi great video , I’ve ordered some wire wool do you think it may buff out some of the light scratches that I already have on my chrome ? Thanks Martin 👍
There's different grades of steel wool. Start out with the finest wool. If that doesn't work, go to the next coarsest wool until you get the scratch out. Then work your way back to fine.
They make steel wool in different grades . From super fine to course just like they do sandpaper. The finest that I know of that is available at hardware stores and places like Walmart is 0000 . If you read some of the comments it's mentioned a few times. I appreciate you watching good luck with your project!!
I guess I guess it all depends on what level of brightness you're already starting with. I used it to clean up and polish some aluminum but the level of shine that you get will only be in comparison to what you had to start with. Chrome plated aluminum is a different story as much of my bike is chrome plated aluminum such as the Derby cover. Works great on hard chrome. I used to quadruple zero steel wool on an aluminum rim that was extremely dull oxidized and dirty and it cleaned it right up to a semi-polished aluminum. But again it's not going to turn aluminum into a bright shine like you would get from hard chrome.
Couldn't agree more I'm blind as hell. Found out three weeks later I was rubbing scratches into the wrong bike. Roundup painting the entire thing black. After all black bikes matter.
I think this video should be ranked in the top 10 CZcams videos that really made a change in people's life! Tons of money spent by tons people worldwide in polish creams and pastes, sanding papers, rotating tools etc...and plus, so many chemicals produced and wasted in the environment, when the absolute best and fastest and cheapest way is in everyone's house and works better than any other!
My motorcycle never looked so shiny in just one morning easy work!
Thanks Thanks Thousand Thanks!
I'm about to tackle a 40 year old ham can air cleaner thats really scratched up...I hope this works for me
The polish goes on afterwards as a form of protection that’s really all it’s good for tbh
Like wise. I tried everything possible and in the end found 0000 super fine steelwool is the best. I washed heavy soiled parts first then used the steel wool. You do go through a fair bit of wool, but you cannot beat it.
Been using this method for at least 30 years, can't beat it. If you have chrome that is also greasy, you can use S.O.S. pads too, the wool is coarser but the soap acts as a lubricant so no scratches, make sure you use plenty of water to flush away the gunk.
What about the aluminum? They are just as bad! I bought a ‘12 and the guys all sentimental, but let it rust and looks like crap. I detail big boats, but I figured my little bike would be a challenge. Also, have to get around my husband.
@@Annieswaney , Depends if the aluminum is polished or "natural". The unpolished lower legs on my Harley forks are a pain in the ass to keep clean, bug guts stain them very easy.
Finally, something I'm willing to pull up a stool and spend a lot of time cleaning my springer front end and VW engine chrome on my 1974 VW trike. You beat the band.
Great job. What i do is use 0000 steel wool then i blast the areas with high pressure compressor air. Then, an i put on an all in one chrome cleaner and polish so it gives a protective coating.
I used this on my 07 1200 Sportster and damn they cleaned up nice. Also loving that bench man. Need one of those.
No scratches aye? Bout to pony up n hit the garage on my 06 xl1200l sportster
Same. 06 sportster coming in hot
Thank you. I'll try this. I also use used (aluminium) foil with water. It works because the foil is softer than the chrome, so it doesn't scratch, just removes little bits of rust.
Nobody commented figured why not. My recipe is that steel wool plus any penetrating oil to get rust spots
Cleaned my Schwinn Stingray when I was a kid with steel wool. Use whatever paste wax the old man had in the garage with it to minimize scratches and add little protection.
If you are willing to follow-up with a polishing compound, use that 0000….soaked in 409. Certain AP cleaners with friction turn into absolute beasts of cleaners. I actually use 000 to get the job done faster and with less residuals flying around.
I have a ton of experience using this method, and it will absolutely clean the surface. BUT- it is not a polish. Think of it as a huge wool pad on a rotary for new paint. It does ‘a’ great job, but you have to follow-up with a compound.
If anyone wants to shoot-down the process, realize at some point a mirror shine takes work. And you WILL want to finish it off with a sealant of some kind. I recommend Collinite or Finish Kare 1000P, as they hold-up better than any traditional wax.
Which Collinite do you recommend?
Looks great. What I'm concerned about is if microscopic iron bits break off and bed themselves in the chrome, they will rust and leave rust streaks. I think that is why polishes use ceramics, as they won't rust. I am certainly not an expert though.
Youre correct, aluminum foil dipped in water works the same. Its better though as the aluminum won't rust.
I'm not sure if you knew this, but it works great on glass with Windex. But it has to be real glass though. It's great on windshields to.
I'm 63 first harley done the same good old steel wool.
Well I'll be damned. I'll try this on my semi. I appreciate the video man.
Be careful with the wool y'all. It's great and a god send for spot rust and oxidation! But over a very long period and used as a main stay it will eventually actually dull the chrome no matter it's quality. Matter fact, it will over time dull down pretty extremely high dollar show chrome! Just wanted to throw that in after 51 years of riding and 40 of trucking. Be careful out there troops...later.
Exactly. Steel wool, any fineness, even 0000 DOES SCRATCH CHROME. If you don't believe it, use some on some brand new chrome. You will be able to see the difference between the untouched new chrome, & the chrome that has been rubbed with steel wool. Get one of those high power loupes that jewelers & rock hounds use. You'll be able to see the little scratches, then.
My dad showed me how steel wool would clean and shine those big chrome bumpers on cars we bought and sold in the seventies. Some people say the tiny bits of bits of steel the pad leaves will embed into aluminum, and rust, also very difficult to remove. I never did aluminum, so I dont know about that.
Chrome is a pretty strong resilient finish. It might get damaged but I doubt it
I use #0000 Brass wool. Small crumbs of wool can find their way into nooks & crannies ( is that right), and the brass won't rust and eventually will wash or blow away.
Use Brasso wadding. Its a polish with a slight abrasive that works much better. We used it in the Corps to make aluminum trash cans into mirrors.
Brasso changed its formula
Yup. Trash cans and belt buckles. Like just about every damned thing today, it ain't the same.
Nice! I just bought some steel wool 0000 but didn't think to try it on chrome, I used polish. Next time I will for sure!
I love steel wool but dab some water on the wool, you will appreciate the difference, it's even better.
Its better but makes the life of the steel wool a lot shorter. I tend to use steel wool dry and use bronze wool afterward as its softer and doesnt rust
Thanks for sharing bro.. great tip!
Definitely works!, I use wd40 as a lubricant with the 0000. Followed by polish...but im still going to try using the 0000 straight
I salvaged old bikes to make one good one as a kid. The trusty SOS pad would turn old tarnished chrome bike rims into a thing of beauty.
If you use some good quality metal polish with the steel wool then buff with micro fiber towel the results are even better
do you put the polish on the wool?
He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Do not do that. Mixing metal polish with steel wool will scratch your chrome and you will not be able to remove those scratches. Terrible advice.
Indeed I scratched my chrome because of this so don’t do it. Scratches in chrome can’t be repaired
What grit steel wool
Is there a grit, not sos pad
Great help. Thanks for showing this video
That worked a hell of a lot better than i would have guessed! Ive got some old bikes im going to try this on. Thanks for the insight
I just went over my 2016 road King again as I did an oil change I put it up on my lift and went over it all one more time. I've had some comments on here about how it leaves micro scratches in the chrome. Super fun steel wool is not doing that to my chrome I can look at the chrome under a bright flashlight and a magnifying glass and they're absolutely no scratches. And track I can see more scratches if you want to call it that from the fine abrasives that are in chrome polish. If you try this method you'll see the more you rub the more dirt and gunk comes off the chrome and it embeds itself inside the steel wool and as you continue to polish and clean it just seems to shine more and more. For me it's working on the hard chromed steel parts as well as the chromed aluminum part. In all seriousness it looks like a mirror finish. No mess to clean up. I've got pictures that are close up and I defy anyone to argue with me that it's leaving scratches. those individuals are paid polishers who make a living at using a bunch of other techniques. In fact I can make recently professionally polished chrome look even better by hitting it with my 4X and 5X steelwool
@@rpmtechtv cool You've got me sold ill pick some up on my way home from work.
Im going to let my boss know too. He has a sweet custom 2008 road king that could use some brightening up
Daaaamn bro... you're a Glitch in the matrix, there are 1000 products for "chrome polishing" noooone of them give you this ultra fast even result.
your not dealing with rust or pits, your sh!t is mint. I got a sportster from my dad. The damn thing had rust on the chrome. Wizard worked wonders👍and 000 steel wool
What about the aluminum
@@Annieswaney the same it worked on all non painted metal. I use 000 steel wool w/ kernel brassy industrial cleaner as well.
@@gregdixon9443 it still looks like his was just dirty. What exactly does the steel wool take off and does the chrome and aluminum have a clear coat or something on them. Does the wool thin that out?
It does scratch so i wouldnt use it on mint chrome but for old chrome that has rust spots on it is fine and will still look as shiny as new but it does leave scratches but im guessing the one you are using is super super fine if its not scratching. I would use it with soapy water to give it less friction and scratching. Then id wax after to protect from the weather elements and further corrosion.
Why would you polish chrome in mint condition...? Doh!!
Great!.. Been doing this for years, and someone are saying that they also use a liquid like toilet wash soap (green slimey stuff) together with the steel wool..this Looking great thou!.. 👍...also want to add,.. After using this, I take the bike in a car wash, and spray the wax program on to it.. Kepps the bike shiny all the time.. 👌
I learned this trick from a old school biker. Costs about $6 for a pack of 16 I think. Works better than anything.
Nice man lol ,wish I could get you to come polish mine the way you did yours lol... nice tip lol
I found this out decades ago with my bicycle. 0000 is the secret. I use this on my Heritage Softail too.
Power Duals and Titan 450's? Same set up i have on my Road Glide. Nice pipes man. love the sound
All I have ever used is windex. Cleans the chrome and the windshield.
Ok I been knowing this trick since I was building low rider bikes when I was 12 years old. Here’s what u need to add. Spray down with WD40 first they do that and wipe down. Your welcome
What does wd40 do?
Rassane Lasso loosens rush from the surface or other contaminants
Rust*****
@@209zombiekilla4 Thanks man. Take care.
Wut type of steel wool yu recomend?
Everybody already knows this old trick except me.Thanks alot man this is a kool time and money saving tip.Im totally doin this.
Ummmm ... and me too. All I wuz hearin' was Never Use Steel Wool! I don't get why this has not been more popularly known. Well, must be me, but I'm going to give it a shot on one of my '84's.
Crazy. I don’t know if I have the guts to try that.
I use metholated spirits on my chrome put on with a micro fibre cloths let it dry then rub over with a second clean micro fibre cloth comes up like new ......... my son is a restorer he uses the finest steel wool he can find to polish up chrome like a mirror great video n thanks
This works great however, don't do it to any chrome plastic. You can tell the difference by touching it usually. The only part on my bike that has the plasti-chrome is my speakers.
I enjoy crab cakes on Christmas.
Fuckin legend teaching us a lesson on cleaning chrome in what looks like cheetah print underwear in his garage, that’s how you know it’s a true lesson and not some bs 😂😂
I tried the same thing...ended up making a bunch of hazy spots
I use mothers with it on bare aluminum and it polishes it up great . But after cleaning it up give it a coat or two of "Rim Job" protectant. It makes the shine last a very long time !!
What kind of mothers did you use,aluminum cleaner
Very helpful thank you so much
It works my paint guy gave me this tool to do my chrome when I got my bike repainted
How long did it last before you had to repolish? Did you also use a sealer?
Wow ! I am sold on this method .. !
Looks awesome man. Thanks! To many people out there making stuff up these days lol
Curious how well it works on chromed plastic instead of chromed metal.
You don't want to use it on chrome plastic.
Wow, quite awesome - THANK YOU!! 🌟
i have used this for years...it works even better if you impregnate it with turtle wax #7 chrome restorer and polish.rub it on vigorously,let it dry,and polish with a clean microfiber.
Definitely works!! Thanks
All you young fellas that don’t know stuff yet, may want to listen to the old guys. I learned how to polish rusty old chrome wheels on my 69 c10 from my grandpa. He’s like are you gonna clean those wheels up? I was unaware you could remove rust but it works stay tuned to the old guy network for tips in the future
What method did you use to clean your grandpa's rusty wheels?
I've used it also. In other applications. My question is tho, After years of doing this, are we wearing things thin? I recognize chrome is strong. Good Chrome anyway. But as I said say you do this once a week for 10 years on the same bike or on whatever you're using it for, are you wearing whatever you're shining down at some point?
Technically speaking if you get down to it wiping it with a cloth and some chrome polish would probably wear down some of the Chrome. It might take 10,000 years for it to wear through with repeated use but technically speaking it's wearing the surface. I've been doing this on that bike probably once or twice every year. Chrome still looks like new and the bike is about 8 years old. Some people say it's leaving scratches but I can take one of those large 6-in magnifying lights and I can't see any scratches. Of course there must be some in it the question is how fine are they. my humble opinion is the best benefit of this method is it really leaves no mess. Only some steel wool crumbs and you can blow those off with your air compressor.
*BONUS Wool kills Gnat Probs in HousePlant Cover topsoil w/ wool 30days+eggs underneath hatch cant get out Thanks for the lesson!
It's all dirt that's not oxidation if it was you would scratch your chrome up badly useing steel wool without a liquid base
I will give this a try, my chrome is starting to show rust in spots, hope this works! I hate the chrome on my 99 FLSTC too much to keep clean.
im using this as well. just to be clear ONLY on stainless not on aluminum
I wonder if 0000 brass wool would work as good.🤔
@@Ojb_1959 prolly
I didnt get the steel wool type "quadruple???"
Type is 0000
Awesome information, Thanks
Nicely done
SOS pads is best, soap already in it for lubrication and water
White Diamond... This is good as I use to do it. With white Diamond takes rust and all just arm work... and with air buffer o my lord.. Try it...
that's awesome! so... how about making water bead up on my chrome pipes?? can i wax my chrome pipes without dulling the finish? is there a special wax for chrome metal that gets super hot like the pipes?
WD 40 and a brillo pad works. you are welcome.
Dudes polishing away so much he polished his clothes off.
actually that's me fully clothed! camo boxers are my formal wear. lol
What is the name of the product?
Still should use a protectant/sealer of some sort.
Absolutely
a little spray wax after this method seals the deal I use ice synthetic
Did you try that on the head/valve covers? I just bought a used harley. Very. Clean. But all the chrome. Especially the head/valve covers look hazy..like they did a half ass polish job.. dont want to scratch anything an make it worse.
Yes I did in fact all the polished chrome frightened out really nicely with the quadruple steel wool.
Cool. Thanks a bunch. 👍
@@rpmtechtv will it remove fine scratches? Thxs
Omg This is amazing impressive brother ❤️
I’ve heard copper wool is good to use and also windex.
Thanks for a video will try out
You should use lubricant on the steel wool, I use WD40.
Polishing products cause more problems. Keep the metal clean, soap and warm water. Light scrub with steel wool every now and then. Well done.
Jeez, I thought you should never go near chrome with wirewool! Guess they got that wrong! It really works?
Old detailer trick we used to do it at the car dealership
Sir can you tell us which number steal wool you used 0000 ??
0000
@@rpmtechtv thank you for your reply and I'm karthik from Vizag , India
Absolutely awesome!
Made my chrome look milky not shiny ..definitely scratches be careful .
Nice looking machine that is....
Uhmm..i think it looks like this because of the neon light. In the sun you ll see the scratches .
Yeah, you might be right. I've looked at it pretty close and the sunlight also even with a magnifying glass. I'm not saying there's no scratches there. There's scratches in every surface. If you really get down to the resolution, the question is how it looks to the eyes. But I don't have any neon lights I used to when I was a kid.
Awesome tip bro
How would it be for Aluminum Would it come out the same way
What grid is it my friend
#0000
Dude you sound like John Goodman😳👍
Pro tip.
Never polish your chrome naked!
It may give you a distorted perception of reality.
nice thanks for the tip
THANKS !!
Hi great video , I’ve ordered some wire wool do you think it may buff out some of the light scratches that I already have on my chrome ? Thanks Martin 👍
There's different grades of steel wool. Start out with the finest wool. If that doesn't work, go to the next coarsest wool until you get the scratch out. Then work your way back to fine.
If that doesn't work, you'll have to research wet sanding and try that
@@xsyncertified9268 thank you
Quad drouple ox steel wool? Is that what you said? You only mentioned it once. Thank you, I just bought a Electra Glide that needs HELP!
They make steel wool in different grades . From super fine to course just like they do sandpaper. The finest that I know of that is available at hardware stores and places like Walmart is 0000 . If you read some of the comments it's mentioned a few times. I appreciate you watching good luck with your project!!
@@rpmtechtv Thank you.
i want to know if it will do the same shiny option with aluminium or no .
Thanks in advance and great video
I guess I guess it all depends on what level of brightness you're already starting with. I used it to clean up and polish some aluminum but the level of shine that you get will only be in comparison to what you had to start with. Chrome plated aluminum is a different story as much of my bike is chrome plated aluminum such as the Derby cover. Works great on hard chrome. I used to quadruple zero steel wool on an aluminum rim that was extremely dull oxidized and dirty and it cleaned it right up to a semi-polished aluminum. But again it's not going to turn aluminum into a bright shine like you would get from hard chrome.
It will leave scratches on polished aluminum....only use on real chrome
I'VE BEEN USING THE WOOL FOR YEARS BUT WITH WD40
AWSOME!!!!! Damnit man!!
I have Micro scratches on my Chrome on my Harley-Davidson very slight you can see in certain light will this take it out
Shouldn't hurt to try but you might actually wind up with needing some polishing compound for that.
Looks like you have never seen a shiny bite before because that is nowhere near shiny chrome. Just saying.
Couldn't agree more I'm blind as hell. Found out three weeks later I was rubbing scratches into the wrong bike. Roundup painting the entire thing black. After all black bikes matter.
I learned about this when I had my 22’s on my car I use to use windex and steel wool to do the same thing pretty much.
It works for sure.
Where can i buy this type of steel wool at ?
Any hardware store
AMAZBALLS!!