polishing - the little bits

[mixelpix]

What do you folks use to remove dried polishes from the corners and tiny areas wedged between matted areas like the emblems and all the little corners?

I am currently using mothers for the black and gold chrome on my Midnight Special. I use the Caranuba wax for the tank. Any other sugs for
1) the plastic covers
2) gold mag wheels
would be appreciated.

Also, I have a couple of tough stains on my black pipes - any other sugs for removal? I don't want to use scouring pads, but the spot where my heel touches up against the pipes is a little discolored from the melted soles... No matter what I do I inevitably seem to rub my shoes against the pipes...

Thanks!

[Czekus21]

After polishing, I use and old soft bristol tooth brush and a soft cloth. I also use alot of patience and beer.
As far as the sole scuffs, A little bit of light rubbing compound followed by a little bit of wax ( the same stuff used on the paint )
This will help pull the rubbing compound off without being too agressive on the finish.

[Ken Talbot]

Round wooden toothpicks work well for flicking dried-up wax out of small places where it doesn't belong. They're cheap, they're sharp enough to get into pretty small areas, and they don't damage the plastic.

[mixelpix]

thanks

beer and toothpicks... Hmm, I can see that growing very quickly into a barbeque every sunday afternoon . . .

Shucks.

Oh well! Gotta do something after I ride

Thank you both!

[81xsproject]

I had a hell of a time getting the buffing compound off of the parts I polished... until I tried laquer thinner. It wipes the buffing compound right off.
JC