Favorite/Best chrome polish?

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Buck91

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Just wondering what the popular chrome polishes are around here and if there is anything to be aware of or to avoid? Back when I worked in a Trek bike shop we had a polish called "chromax" for polishing up old chrome plated fenders/handlebars/etc but I haven't seen it since. Looking to really get my '80 Yamaha popping and while it doesn't need too much work on the chrome it could use a little on the front fender and crashbar.
 
I like Optimum Metal Polish, but I'm not trying to fix / correct the looks of anything. For something more aggressive, I like Mother's Chrome Polish. If need more aggressive than that, then, TW I suppose.
 
It depends on the condition, but I have used OPT Metal Polish, and even Meg's 105 and 205 with good results.

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I use Chemical Guys Metal Shine and have had great luck with it. If the metal is really bad you might need something a little stronger, but the Chemical Guys is great and a little goes a really long ways. The more you buff it the brighter it gets!
 
Depending on what I'm doing....Mothers and Ps1 Polishing soap are my most used.
 
I use Mothers mostly (have some Optimum) but I want something to maintain quality chrome.
 
I haven't gotten to the point where I developed a favorite..

But do not do not do not do not use the turtle wax chrome/aluminum polish. I tried it out on a whim and it sucks. It's gritty and will leave swirl type marks.
 
Now I've used Mothers on some various metals but it specifically says NOT to use it on chrome, does it not?
 
Buck91 said:
Now I've used Mothers on some various metals but it specifically says NOT to use it on chrome, does it not?
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I believe you're referring to our Mag & Aluminum Polish. We make Chrome Polish to use on chrome plated surfaces.
 
My favorites are Flitz metal polish and Mothers Mag aluminum polish. Optimum is also good but if you need to bite to it Flitz takes my vote!
 
when I was detailing for pipes I used bluejob. its really cool and my customers for the most part loved the name!
 
dont make this harder than it needs to be

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I've had great success with P21S Polishing Soap. Used mostly on my motorcycle's chrome exhaust, it does a great job of cleaning off road grime and tar, leaving a nice shine behind.
 
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