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Melted Synthetics on exhaust

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, May 26, 2010.

  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Friend of mine melted some kind of synthetics on his exhaust and is wondering what to use to clean it. Anyone got any ideas.
    FLHTbiker, May 26, 2010
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i have used oven cleaner, baby oil, wd 40, and goo gone......dont use anything abrasave, it will scratch the chrome!!! even comet ..........
    chucktx, May 26, 2010
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  4. Slimjim

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    A plastic bag got on my exhaust once and while the pipes were still hot, I just wiped it with a cloth. You have to be quick but it came right off.
    Slimjim, May 26, 2010
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    I used wd40 & 000. steel wool for wal-mart paint section , as the wifes boot got all over my rear pipe true dules :eek:
    cowboy, May 27, 2010
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    Oven Cleaners they all work well
    Wilseya, May 27, 2010
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    By mistake I used a microfiber towel to clean the hot exhaust.So I started again the engine let to heat it up and I used an old T shirt weted and wiped out all the marks.I did it 2-3 time and the exhaust pipes was like before.
    Mad Greek 54, May 27, 2010
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    When it comes to the chrome on the pipes, rims, mirrors, motor, rims and etc, I am a really large fan of #ooo or finer steel wool. Works wonders and makes for really nice shine. People always ask what kind of polish is used and look really suprised when I tell them none. Removes bugs, tar, and most anything that gets splat on the bike. Just don't take it to a painted surface
    quietone, May 27, 2010
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  9. big_jake57

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    I've used oven cleaner on a hot pipe for boot marks. Also had good luck with "Blue Job".
    big_jake57, May 27, 2010
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