Polishing Chrome

[Anonymous]

I've been polishing the chrome on my gs750 with a bench grinder and buffing compound. The pieces have been turning out very nice, but I was wondering about protecting the metal. It looks like there's some kind of laquer on the metal. As I buff it, the laquer comes off. Should I be putting something back on the metal? If so, what should I use? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Mark,

If you are polishing the chrome and removing laquer, you are more than likley polishing aluminum. Once your aluminum is polished you can protect it with a good aluminum polish like "Mothers". Apply this a couple times a summer. If you choose to you can spray a clear coat over the freshly polished metal and then you won't have to use the aluminum polish.

Steve

[Anonymous]

Thanks. You're right, it's aluminum, not chrome. I'll get some Mother's and put it on. Thanks again.