Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Pledge is fine for mere mortals, but the president of the OCP needs to ramp it up from there my friend. YOU only using Pledge would be like.....well, I don't know but....here's just an example of what I use...(This is where my classic car hobby comes in handy--I live with this stuff during summer and use it on my Klein too:
--Wizzards "Mist 'N Shine"....spray it on the frame and wipe it down=Awesome look.
--Mothers chrome polish....rub it on the chrome stuff=ummmmm purdy.
--Turtle Wax Black Chrome....rub it on the any black stuff=see above.
--Armour All....on the tires, but the flat stuff, not that wet look crap!
Cleaning Tip:
Remember the water bottles. Nothing looks worse than a beautiful OCP ride all dressed up, and then as you head out you throw a couple of ugly, dirty water bottles in the cages.
Nothing slippery on water bottles like wax or Armour All please ! I might be behind you some day!
Abrasives like chrome polish or car rubbing compound can get the marks off the bottles and not be too slippery.
Quick Glo is probably the best.
Chrome on a modern bike? Maybe the front derailleur cage...some low end parts. Maybe some springs?
What else **********??
Don't use chrome polish on clear coated aluminum for a long time.
Car use is very different from bicycle use.