Protecting chrome?

[koolio]

Sorry if this is for some is a very basic question.

Other than using chrome cleaner regularly is there any long term fix for protecting chrome parts?

I was considering lacquering chrome parts?

P.S. This is not for chrome parts on the engine of course.

[janner_10]

Ive used chrome wax in the past to put a nice protective layer on, tried WD40 but that seemed to not last long.

Something like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHEEL-WAX-CANUBA-RIM-WAX-CHROME-ALLOYS-PROTECTION-Z0059-/230742861842?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35b958a812#ht_1392wt_1163
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[stinkwheel]

ACF50
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[koolio]

I know about ACF 50 but you keep having to reapply it same with a wax.

I wanted a fixed long term solution other than stainless steel (which I can't do everything with unfortunately).

I know people lacquer polished aluminium to keep it from losing its shine.

Surely this can be applied to chrome?

[stinkwheel]

The ironic thing is. Chrome doesn't rust, that's why they put it on.

It's the steel underneath the chrome that rusts and it only shows through when there is a hole in the chrome.
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[Rogerborg]

[Suntan Sid]

Paint it matt black!
Chrome is, sooooo, last season darling!
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[koolio]

[symonh2000]

Vaseline does a good job or protecting chrome.
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[stinkwheel]

I bet vinyl wrap would stick to degreased chrome like shit to a blanket.

You could even use chrome effect vinyl.
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I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[koolio]

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Lacquer can chip, after all it's just a pigment-free paint, but it holds. Chrome doesn't rust so I'm not totally sure of the point though.
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[Ichy]

[symonh2000]

[koolio]

[Ichy]

Just keep it clean. I don't use abrasive cleaners on chrome, just window cleaner.
This bike is 26 years old and was used pretty much daily. Virtually all of the major parts are original.
https://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l41/marki_03/xv1000/PICT1740c.jpg

The fork lowers were polished alloy without any coating, just wiped with ethanol to stop them corroding.

There are only three problems with corrosion on chromed parts that I am aware of on bikes. Abrasive cleaning removing the coating, rotting from the inside out and micro fractures. All of these can be significantly reduced with regular cleaning using the right stuff.

The best you can do to protect the chrome would be a clear plastic coating.
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[Nick 50]

+1 for symonh2000 suggestion.

When I bought my GZ, the previous owner had caked the chrome in Vaseline. It worked really well over winter.
The proof is in when you try and take the bugger off the chrome, it takes ages..........
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[lwincott07]

When ur not using in paint on some wax oil. Itll clean off like new when u want too. Itll protect it from rain, salt & all sorts. Just an idea for you