Cleaning the non chrome parts

I've noticed that some of the brushed aluminum parts almost look....pitted. Like the could use a good scrubbing. The chrome parts all look great. What do you suggest I use to clean these parts with to make them shine and look clean again? I have a carport getting put up in the next couple of weeks. Until then, my beautiful bike is at the mercy of the elements. I'm open to all suggestions.

not an expert ( see JoeyPutt for polishing tips) but I have successfully used a "00" steel wool and neverdull swabs on pitted aluminum spokes.

Am I right in assuming it's the beginning of pitting if I can't rub it and make any visual change?

That aluminum will oxidize on you.. Stay on it.. I use Mothers mag wheel polish. This stuff will knock your socks off. Makes the aluminum look better than chrome.

This weather is bad for a bike outside because it gets cold at night and warms up during the day and makes condensation all over the bike every morning. It will take on a nice patina..

I'll pick some mothers up tomorrow. I wish that carport would get done sooner. The holidays have everything behind. Thank you WB!!

Sister Miss G I agree with the good advice that both Brothers 01YZF6 and Weirdbeard offered you!

I picked up some Mothers today. I can't wait to use it. Is it good on all metal surfaces or is it better for the brushed metals only?
Now, if it would only quit raining....

Its a little aggressive for nice chrome. I never use it for that, but I have buffed out oxidized paint and plastic with it.

Thank you WB, I figured it might be a bit much. Guess all it really needs is some chrome polish.

I pretty much stick with neverdull. You can get it at walmart or any auto parts place. It is pretty good on all metal without causing any damage.

I love neverdull. It works great and smells great.

weirdbeard wrote: I love neverdull. It works great and smells great.

Smells great?

ahhhhh...the smell of clean, shiny chrome in the morning.....the smell of victory!

ahhhh.... yes..... just like linseed oil and kerosene....... mmmmmmm

Y'all are crackin me up!!!

01YZF6 wrote:ahhhh.... yes..... just like linseed oil and kerosene....... mmmmmmm

Hey,that's how everyone describes my coffee!

ratznfragn wrote:

01YZF6 wrote:ahhhh.... yes..... just like linseed oil and kerosene....... mmmmmmm

Hey,that's how everyone describes my coffee!

*snort* So your coffee doubles as a cleaning agent?

Yup!Works as a paint stripper too!

LOL!!

Thats why I love ya'll .

river rat wrote:Thats why I love ya'll .

Why? Cuz we act so stoooopid & silly?