It's time for some new chrome. :brows:

 

Find some chrome polish that has rust remover in it. Turtle Wax used to sell some and I'm sure there are others. If that doesn't work, you're probably out of luck. One of the hazards of storing a bike outdoors.

You could get one of those bubble things that has a fan in it.

 

I have found that WD40 spray over all the chrome, wheels, motor
will protect against alot. Easy to wash off in the spring with
Simple Green and some warm water.

 

fine steel wool...try it in an inconspicuous spot first...itll buff it up all clean and nice if there is any chrome left in the area. follow it up with a good chrome polish and wax. once it rusts it is more likely to rust again once the surface is compromised.

its pretty sh!t but it requires a reasonable amount of care to keep looking good.

 

"Never Dull" works for small rust spots and boot marks.

 

SOS pads

They work great at taking boot marks off pipes too. Just wet them down before using.

 

try this

OK what do you guys and gals use to take rust off chrome? My bike is not garaged but is under a carport and I use a cover (sometimes). Now see some rust on the chrome especially on the bars that wrap around the saddle bags. Used Mothers chrome polish and it said that I might need 2 applications on rust areas. I did 3 and the rust is about 75% cleared up but can't seem to get past that mark. It's kind of like dots not streaks of rust. It's an '04 FLHTPI, not at all badly rusted but any rust is too much as far as I'm concerned. Any suggestions, should I use naval jelly?

http://www.s100.com/s100_fr.htm

 

I've used 00 steel wool on parts like the handle bars and wheel rims. seems to handle it OK, no scratching or swirling... It seems if I use it on engine/tranny parts though it leaves very faint swirl marks...

 

I have found that WD40 spray over all the chrome, wheels, motor
will protect against alot. Easy to wash off in the spring with
Simple Green and some warm water.

Nice suggestion...but I'm in Florida, we ride 12 months out of the year. :thumbsup:

Thanks everyone, I'm gonna try the SOS pads with the amount of rust I have I bet that works.

 

If you are anywhere near those big puddles of salt water, you are fighting a loosing rust battle.
Best to just come over to the ratrod side, you never have to worry about rust again.

 

Naval jelly

Works well, but keep it off the paint.

 

+1 for the Never Dull. It works like a charm.

 

http://www.s100.com/s100_fr.htm

The S100 polishing soap will do the job of removing light rust and make the parts look like new again. Of course the rust will come back because your chrome is piting. That's why it looks like little dots. It will get worse over time and you will eventually have to replace the part or have it re-chromed.

 

My sister lives in Fl and they wipe down/clean the bike after every ride to keep the salt off that gets on it from the air. Then cover till the next ride.
Only way to keep it shiny and rust free as possible she said.

 

SOS pads? id be careful with that. Those things are made for scrubbing pots! Pretty harsh, Think id stick to fine grade steel wool.

 

SOS pads? id be careful with that. Those things are made for scrubbing pots! Pretty harsh, Think id stick to fine grade steel wool.

SOS pads are a fine steel wool impregnated with soap. I've used them for years on chrome. Never scratched or damaged my chrome.

 

I've cleaned up many chrome rims on cars using SOS pads, just add water.

 

Ok i stand corrected on the SOS pads, guess i havent been scrubbing many pots lately. Id still be careful as even 00 wool can still leave light scratches. Ive heard off brass wool, supposed to be as effective as steel without the possibility of scratching.

 

Naval Jelly. Auto parts stores, hardware stores or Walmart have it. Keep off paint but it really disolves the rust. Once removed wet a rag with WD40 and wipe the part down with it while bike not ridden often. I think that stuff got its name from the Navy....they used similar product to battle rust on ships. Thats what I heard on how it gots its name anyway. It really does work. My son's chrome trailer hitch cover was solid rust. I coated up good with Naval Jelly and let sit for a couple of hours. All the rust wiped right off and it polished up to look new.

 

I'm in the Navy so my bike lives on one coast or another, wash often and keep it covered. Sand pelting the metal and the salt air will kill anything unless you work on it at least weekly.

 

The problem with steel wool is that it leaves tiny bits of steel which could get into some tight spaces, but as long as you wash it off with water I wouldn`t expect any problems.

I don`t think you will find a tougher rust remover than an SOS pad.....

You might try Bartenders Friend, it is a powder used for cleaning and polishing stainless steel. It works great. You can probably find it at the grocery store. A kitchen store for sure would have it.

But if you let the rust get too far advanced, nothing will bring it back....

Make sure when you cover the bike that you use a cover that breathes.

 

Yes Navel jelly is the best for really stubborn rust, it has phosphoric acid and is designed just for this problem.
You can use super fine steel wool, or sos, but it does remove some of the chrome as well, and does scratch it slightly.
After you get it rust free, make sure you use a spray polymer like pig spit, to keep it protected.
this is better than wax as it get all the hard to reach areas.

 

Fine steel wool and motor oil. Dirt cheap. Works perfect. Wipe off with a rag and wd 40. then wax.

 

Our you could try

http://rustremoval.wikispaces.com/Rust+removal+What+are+Rust+Remover+Items?

 

Aboit 2-3 times over the course of winter the road salt plays hell on rustable parts. Seafoam Deecreep melts it like taking a blow torch to butter and keeps rust from forming for a long time considering how much road salt my bike sees. Super fine steel wool and a clean rag to wipe the melted rust away. The deep creep leaves a nice light film that protects very well.