Letter 4021

Chrome Protection Products  

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I'm storing a brand new Harley with lots of chrome, in my garage for the winter. On certain days when it gets warm, condensation sometimes gets on a bike, even though I have a cotton cover on it. I heard of a product called S100 Corrosion Protectant which is marketed by Harley Davidson. I used to spray WD-40 on the chrome on my old bike and that worked, but it was always a mess in the springtime to clean off. Has anyone had any experience or have any opinions on the S-100 product?

John Boron
- Buffalo NY

I'd probably wax it if it were mine, but I'd also put one of those cans of dessicant under the cover.

 
Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com - Brick, NJ

Ted,

Where can I get a can of this dessicant that you mentioned? I take it that it will remove moisture from the air under the cover, do you have any product names I can ask for. Thanks for your advice.

John Boron
- Depew NY

It's the same stuff that comes with consumer electronics gear in those little 'sugar pouches' that say "Do Not Eat", except that you buy it in a larger package. Here it is at Amazon.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
- finishing.com - Brick, NJ

In response to John Boron , I found A website called "carbag.com" .They have that dessicant your looking for.

Brian Hessling
- Wayne Mi. U.S.AiN

Ed. note: Yes, they offer a product called Motojacket [Motojacket on e-bay], which is a sealed bag for the bike, plus dessicant; and they advance the idea that there will be no corrosion because there will be no moisture.

Try Zoop Seal .

Jean Reidell
- Auburn NY, USA

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