Well done Mike, it's quite satisfying to clean off years of 'stuff' & see just what is underneath. As we all know sometimes the oil & muck actually protect then again there are disappointments ... atvb to you & yours Best Wishes Mike, .. t ..
That Quick-Glo polish really is superb stuff, ain't it? Like others I'd heard about it on 'Jay Leno's Garage', and liked it so much I cobbled together this glowing review of the goop on Amazon: Pricey? Sure. But it works. It works REALLY well. January 9, 2015 Wow! I first heard of this stuff on an episode of 'Jay Leno's Garage' on UA-cam, and it really does the trick just like he says. It's sure not cheap, but just a few tests I did on some odd ratty chrome bits and pieces I had around sure made it clear it's worth it. It wipes away that rust, grime, shame and neglect like nothing else I've used. It's family-brewed somewhere in Louisiana, so it must have some sort of voodoo among its ingredients. By way of background, about 15 years ago, just before the turn of the millennium, 'Auto Restorer' magazine did a more-or-less scientific and controlled test comparing various chrome cleaners, and it turned out that the humble and fairly cheap 'Turtle Wax Chrome Cleaner' in the old green bottle came out clearly on top over several other much pricier and snazzier-looking brands in terms of ease of use, initial polishing ability and even weather durability (they polished sections of an old chrome bumper with each, and then left it exposed out in the weather for several months). They didn't test 'Quick-Glo' though, but my hunch is it would have held its own. I'll have to do my own weatherability and durability tests. But until then here's the bottom line: if you don't mind putting in, say, about twice or thrice the elbow grease, then your 'Turtle Wax Chrome Cleaner' is still a very fine choice for just 3 or 4 bucks, and it will definitely do you right and proud over the long haul. But if you want to just dab, wipe, shine and be done with it, then go ahead pay the nice man for the 'Quick-Glo'. Remember: for most folks it may be a lifetime supply.
Those tank badges look really good Mike. On the rims and primary cover, I have done a lot of this, aluminum foil and water does a fantastic job, just tear off some foil and crumple it up then wet it with plain water, wet the surface as well and keep it wet, don't have to soak mind you. Start rubbing away at it, the foil and water and the chrome actually makes it's own paste as you work along. After that, use blue magic polish. It will also take the blue/brown off of exhaust pipes.
Hehe, aren't they great! They are solid brass under the chrome and pretty heavy duty. Now I have to make sure that the paint is good enough for them ;)
Thanks very much Stephen. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hope you have a great time and happy Hogmanay! My dad is from Musselburgh, and I really miss our holidays in Scotland growing up. Best wishes, Mike
Thank you Uli, I will definitely check that. I remember that it was a real pain to get off, so it’s possible that it had some leak problems. The rubber O-ring/seal was completely covered in glue, so it’s possible. I will double-check that when getting closer to fitting. Best wishes and thanks for your note, Mike
In the old days I think there was many times a copper layer under the chrome - and it might have been a good thing against corrosion, too. I don't remember exactly but there were some features of chroming proccedure that define the corrosion resistance and lifespan of the chrome layer itself - but spacialists know better...
Yes, I was surprised how "deep" the chrome is. It has more of a depth to it than some of the modern, ultra-shiny chromed parts. Thanks John. Cheers, Mike
Ok - Don't freak out til you try it. To clean rust from chrome - use chrome polish of ur choice or good old fashioned Turtle Wax !!!! Apply with steel wool - YES - buy 4 ot ( 0000 ) it is extra fine - will not scratch ! Works wonders - Also can use 0000 steel wool with Windex on windshields ( glass only ) or house window. You get the idea .
Want to keep it original but some parts pretty ratty, re-chrome ratty parts and look fantastic but make other ok parts look ratty, re-chrome everything and all looks fantastic, now fantastic but over-restored, too shiny, too much money, afraid to ride because it might get dirty, dinged and become ratty.....
Great video's thx for the tutorials ..got a model 99 myself and will give her treatment this winter ...
I discovered Quick Glow several. Months ago, thanks to Jay's video. Spokes on my HD cleaned up so good. Thanks for sharing Mike!
Thanks a lot Larry, best wishes, Mike
Well done Mike, it's quite satisfying to clean off years of 'stuff' & see just what is underneath.
As we all know sometimes the oil & muck actually protect then again there are disappointments ...
atvb to you & yours Best Wishes Mike, .. t ..
Hehe, yes I got quite excited while cleaning that primary cover ;) Very best wishes to you and your family Terry. Cheers, Mike
That Quick-Glo polish really is superb stuff, ain't it? Like others I'd heard about it on 'Jay Leno's Garage', and liked it so much I cobbled together this glowing review of the goop on Amazon:
Pricey? Sure. But it works. It works REALLY well.
January 9, 2015
Wow! I first heard of this stuff on an episode of 'Jay Leno's
Garage' on UA-cam, and it really does the trick just like he says.
It's sure not cheap, but just a few tests I did on some odd ratty chrome
bits and pieces I had around sure made it clear it's worth it. It wipes
away that rust, grime, shame and neglect like nothing else I've used.
It's family-brewed somewhere in Louisiana, so it must have some sort of
voodoo among its ingredients. By way of background, about 15 years
ago, just before the turn of the millennium, 'Auto Restorer' magazine
did a more-or-less scientific and controlled test comparing various
chrome cleaners, and it turned out that the humble and fairly cheap
'Turtle Wax Chrome Cleaner' in the old green bottle came out clearly on
top over several other much pricier and snazzier-looking brands in terms
of ease of use, initial polishing ability and even weather durability
(they polished sections of an old chrome bumper with each, and then left
it exposed out in the weather for several months). They didn't test
'Quick-Glo' though, but my hunch is it would have held its own. I'll
have to do my own weatherability and durability tests. But until then
here's the bottom line: if you don't mind putting in, say, about twice
or thrice the elbow grease, then your 'Turtle Wax Chrome Cleaner' is
still a very fine choice for just 3 or 4 bucks, and it will definitely
do you right and proud over the long haul. But if you want to just dab,
wipe, shine and be done with it, then go ahead pay the nice man for the
'Quick-Glo'. Remember: for most folks it may be a lifetime supply.
Excellent review Bill! I love it. Thanks a lot for sharing. Best wishes, Mike
Those tank badges look really good Mike. On the rims and primary cover, I have done a lot of this, aluminum foil and water does a fantastic job, just tear off some foil and crumple it up then wet it with plain water, wet the surface as well and keep it wet, don't have to soak mind you. Start rubbing away at it, the foil and water and the chrome actually makes it's own paste as you work along. After that, use blue magic polish. It will also take the blue/brown off of exhaust pipes.
Thanks a lot Wooley for this great tip. Cheers, Mike
Love the tank badges.
Hehe, aren't they great! They are solid brass under the chrome and pretty heavy duty. Now I have to make sure that the paint is good enough for them ;)
Good work Mike.. Merry Xmas to you and the family from Bonnie Scotland .
Thanks very much Stephen. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hope you have a great time and happy Hogmanay! My dad is from Musselburgh, and I really miss our holidays in Scotland growing up. Best wishes, Mike
Thanks Mike . Maybe one day you will visit again. You would be made most welcome. 😎
Great job Mike, and merry X-mas
Thank you very much Erwin! Merry Christmas to you and your family, cheers, Mike
Looks great Mike! Hope the primary cover is not warped. A friend of mine has a hard time to get the primary case on an Atlas oil tight.
Thank you Uli, I will definitely check that. I remember that it was a real pain to get off, so it’s possible that it had some leak problems. The rubber O-ring/seal was completely covered in glue, so it’s possible. I will double-check that when getting closer to fitting. Best wishes and thanks for your note, Mike
In the old days I think there was many times a copper layer under the chrome - and it might have been a good thing against corrosion, too. I don't remember exactly but there were some features of chroming proccedure that define the corrosion resistance and lifespan of the chrome layer itself - but spacialists know better...
Thanks very much! Really appreciate your note. Hope all is well, cheers, Mike
I work at Goodyear tire plant. I will give you a couple tire coupons if ur wanting to put Dunlop on this build !
Many thanks for your kind offer. Yes, I'm sure that I will be putting Dunlops back on it! Best wishes, Mike
We used Solvoautosol ( might have spelt it wrongly) is it still available ? Thanks Mike
At least here in Finland Autosol is well known and still available.
Those were the days when chrome was put on a lot heavier than today. It was only true neglect that ruined it.
Yes, I was surprised how "deep" the chrome is. It has more of a depth to it than some of the modern, ultra-shiny chromed parts. Thanks John. Cheers, Mike
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Pity about the chrome, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
keeping original is hard after so long. 👍
Thanks a lot David! Best wishes, Mike
Ok -
Don't freak out til you try it.
To clean rust from chrome - use chrome polish of ur choice or good old fashioned Turtle Wax !!!!
Apply with steel wool - YES - buy 4 ot ( 0000 ) it is extra fine - will not scratch ! Works wonders -
Also can use 0000 steel wool with Windex on windshields ( glass only ) or house window. You get the idea .
Thanks for the tips! Cheers, Mike
Want to keep it original but some parts pretty ratty, re-chrome ratty parts and look fantastic but make other ok parts look ratty, re-chrome everything and all looks fantastic, now fantastic but over-restored, too shiny, too much money, afraid to ride because it might get dirty, dinged and become ratty.....
haha, you are so right Jim ;) that is so funny... and so true ;)