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Pipe Blueing

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by jwetovick, Apr 28, 2009.

  1. jwetovick

    jwetovick New Member

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    Any suggestions on what to use for Blueing? Starting to see a hint of yellowing. Any help would be appreciated!
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    Running Lean. Good gas mileage is nice but not good for the engine not good for the pipes. Have a nice day Ole Ted.
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    blue job..I think it's called. It's a paste that you put on your muffler, follow the directions and it'll take your yellow off for the most part. Five years and you're just getting the yellow now?
    Sleepy, Apr 28, 2009
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    you can also have the pipes ceramic coated on the inside.........
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    I did it the ole way cleaned out the inside & used BBQ high temp paint 4 yrs & still going strong like the bunny
    cowboy, Apr 28, 2009
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    Get it tuned to stop it from progressing.

    Be sure all connections are tight and sealed

    New gaskets at the heads,
    Use Copper silicone around the muffler where it connects to the header.
    hotroadking, Apr 29, 2009
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    jwetovick New Member

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    Blueing

    Thanks for the input! I actually just put the Super Tuner on the bike so as for getting it tuned it should be ok? I just wondered if a $10 bottle of some type of blue blaster could really get rid of the problem??? Be the cheapest fix Ive run across.
    jwetovick, Apr 30, 2009
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    Like Sleepy, I've used with good success the stuff called Blue Job. Takes a good strong arm and patience but will help out a lot. Best thing is to set it so its not running to lean, but it sounds like you already know that. Good luck.:)
    FLHTbiker, Apr 30, 2009
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    Here's some stuff that really works. Been using this stuff for around 10 years and have never had a failure to remove either gold or blue oxidation from pipes. Master Formula Metal Gloss and followed up with Sealing Gloss. It can be found on line at Metalgloss.com. I use a drill and a buffing pad to save my elbows and it sure is faster than just rubbing. Gave some to our detailer and now he orders it for himself.
    VYBR8ER, May 1, 2009
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    Its not going to be 100% and depends on "how blue"

    Tuning will help,
    sealing off leaks helps
    hotroadking, May 1, 2009
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    i like the new avatar hrk!!!!
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    pipeblueing

    little blue and yellow looks good. mypipes were gettin old and burnt at the y to the thunder header, had it powder coated, looks good man. i thins black is the new chrome.
    1988flhtc in nfld, May 1, 2009
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    neverdull 5 bucks a can and you can use it on all the chrome, works good for tar and rubber soles plastic bags all that good stuff you pick up on the road
    SPORSTERBOY, May 4, 2009
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