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Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds
07/24/11 at 04:39:07

Here is a extremely fast and cheap way to get that rust off your chrome - of course, you didn't let it get that way - you must have gotten the bike that way Wink

Simple, take a chunk on aluminum foil, crumple it into a ball, dunk it in some clean water and rub on the rust - doesn't take any time or pressure at all - in a second or two .... TA DA

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dasch Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1137	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #1 - 07/27/11 at 01:19:05 First time I hear this. It makes sense. Thank you.
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Reply #2 - 07/27/11 at 05:30:23

Lets just say I was shocked at the results from doing this ... I only bought this bike less than a month ago and the back of the mirrors and spots on the rims and handlebars had rust .... After only about 5 minutes, there is not a speck of rust on it and it shines .... Funny something so simple works so well --- Just wanted to pass it on, couldn't keep it to myself

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dasch Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1137	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #3 - 07/27/11 at 05:37:37 I use NevrDull, works good, but I'll try that definitelly.
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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline On two wheels... again Posts: 3805 WV Gender:	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #4 - 07/27/11 at 08:29:51 I add a drop or two of dishwashing liquid to the water. But the first time I tried it, I was truly amazed too.
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T2 Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 83 Frederick, CO	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #5 - 07/27/11 at 10:06:50 Would the same approach work for bare (unpainted) sheet metal with a small amount of surface rust? Terry
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Arnold Serious Thumper Offline The dude abides... Posts: 896 Westchester, NY Gender:	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #6 - 07/27/11 at 12:06:34 Will try that on my muffler tonight, thank you
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Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds
Reply #7 - 07/27/11 at 17:29:21

I posted this in the daily tips when I first heard about it a few months back. I use soapy warm water. Someone else mentioned that chrome is a harder metal than the aluminum foil thus the foil does not scratch the chrome. I did this to my Savage when I bought her back in March. It time to do it again on the mirrors and handlebars.

Works wonders.

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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #8 - 07/28/11 at 09:14:05 I tried it as well. Works great and also removes marks from the muffler where my chaps touched when hot. I have passed this on to others. Thanks for the great tip.. kim
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Reply #9 - 04/14/12 at 11:27:59

We've found that Bar Keeper's Friend (powdered rather than liquid) works extremely well too. It was suggested to us by the gentleman who maintained our 40 foot motor yacht. The salt water environment wreaks havoc on chrome and polished stainless steel. Bar Keeper's worked wonders though it's not as tidy as aluminum foil (the film has to be rinsed off and then the chrome needs to be dried). Still, it's worth the effort on our opinion.

Someone else now owns the boat (thankfully) but we still use Bar Keeper's on rusty chrome.

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wambr Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 610 Russia, Samara Gender:	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #10 - 04/15/12 at 00:19:14 i used SONAX polishing paste about 6$ for tube. look like new!
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Fish Full Member Offline Who Shot Who In The What Now? Posts: 213 (near) Tampa, FL Gender:	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #11 - 04/19/12 at 15:20:36 One thing about the aluminum foil method is that the surface rust WILL return after not too long depending on your region and if you store your bike outside or not. It's a great Temporary fix. The chrome needs to be treated with something that will protect it after getting rid of the surface rust.
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Finney138 Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 52	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #12 - 04/27/12 at 07:10:09 solid point fish, i live amongst the murky salty sea and rust is hiding around every corner, everything needs a coat of something to protect it, rust starts forming immediately after new metal is exposed
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tizzyfit Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 158	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #13 - 04/30/12 at 18:05:38 White vinegar works well on small rust spots/rust pits. Dab it on, let it sit for a few minutes and wipe the area with a terry towel.
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18313 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Remove rust from your chrome - in 2 seconds Reply #14 - 05/07/12 at 04:44:02 When I heard about the aluminum foil trick I was told to use Coke with it, and it worked well and provided me some refreshement while polishing. It does leave things a little sticky.....and you have to use something to remove the sticky sugar.
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