How to Clean Chrome BMX Frames

A BMX bicycle is a bike designed for use in bicycle motocross. BMX bikes feature a specialized gearing system, compact hubs and hardened metal frames that can take a knock or two. Maintenance on a BMX bike includes cleaning the chrome frame, which can collect a lot of dirt during off-road races. Whether you use your BMX bike for sport or recreation, keeping it clean should be a priority, because dirt can affect the performance of the bike.

Things You'll Need

  • Chrome cleaner
  • Steel wool pad
  • 3 cloth rags
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Instructions

    • 1

      Set your bike upside down in a well-ventilated work area. This will help prevent the bike from falling while you are scrubbing it clean.

    • 2

      Apply a dime-size amount of chrome cleaner to a steel wool pad. If your steel frame has rust, use rust remover instead of chrome cleaner.

    • 3

      Scrub the length of the chrome frame in a straight line motion. Avoid using circular motions, because this can damage the frame.

    • 4

      Wipe the chrome cleaner off the frame using a clean cloth rag.

    • 5

      Apply a dime-size amount of chrome polish to a new clean cloth rag. Wipe the length of the frame to polish the chrome.

    • 6

      Buff the frame clean with a new clean cloth rag.