Restoring chrome and metal finish?

[SouthPaw]

My brother recently picked a nice deal on a cheap VROD. The price was more than right but it has spent some time outside uncovered. He dropped it off at my house before he left town today and I couldn?t stand looking at it in its current condition. I spent five hours bring it back to life and it looks/runs 100x better now.

What has me hung up is the chrome, wheels and metal finishes. Being left outside, they are oxidized, hazy, worn, dull, etc. It?s mostly the engine covers, heads, wheels, swing arm, and odds/ends. I?ve googled restoring chrome/metal and have found hundreds of answers. Is 0000 steel wool and metal polish the preferred method? I?ve seen people use coke and tin foil with good results. I?m just looking for a proven method that I only have to do once. He is out of town till late Friday so I want to surprise him when he gets back. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: Picture of said bike and problem areas