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I took a friend as a passenger on a charity Ride. Ride for Dad (Prostrate Cancer) . Day went fine. When I got back I noticed a Smudge on the Pipes. Whatever. Tried some elbow grease to get it off. Still not totally clean. Anybody got any Home Remedies to get er back to normal?
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« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2010, 04:38:02 AM » |
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good quaility chrome polish should do it (Mother's, S100,etc.)
If it's really burned on try Easy Go Oven Cleaner COLD, not the stuff for hot ovens.
Put it on, let it set a bit, scrape with a piece of plastic-follow up with good polish.
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Jabba
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« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2010, 05:40:42 AM » |
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I use car wax.
on a HOT exhaust. As hot as it'll go. Leave the bike running.
Use a THICK towel or rag.
Use quite a bit of the wax on the rag, and rub the shoe spot. It should come right off in a matter of a minute or two.
I am BAD about shoe spotting the pipe, getting to the kickstand. It'll clean right up.
Jabba
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« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2010, 07:42:10 AM » |
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I use car wax.
on a HOT exhaust. As hot as it'll go. Leave the bike running.
Use a THICK towel or rag.
Use quite a bit of the wax on the rag, and rub the shoe spot. It should come right off in a matter of a minute or two.
I am BAD about shoe spotting the pipe, getting to the kickstand. It'll clean right up.
Jabba
I've never heard of doing it this way, but I'm going to give it a try. I too am guilty of hitting the pipe with my heel far too often. |
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« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2010, 10:18:33 AM » |
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Smart & Final sells a product called Carbon Off. I've used it on the pipes to remove melted shoe heels.
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poman
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« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2010, 12:28:13 PM » |
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Use "PB Blaster on a hot exhaust. wipes off like butter. the only time it didnt I did the same thing and used "0000" 4 aut steel wool. wont leave scratches and takes everything off. have done it many times. I use it on my gun finishes as well.
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« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2010, 01:12:55 PM » |
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Magic Eraser, by Mr. Clean... Works wonders for me  Black Dog |
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« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2010, 01:25:58 PM » |
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Fingernail on cold pipe works for me. Final cleaning with Bon Ame.
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« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2010, 02:40:05 PM » |
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nail polish remover seems to get the heel rubber off
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« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2010, 04:16:19 PM » |
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an "sos" scouring pad dipped in a little water does the trick on a hot or cold pipe. It won't scratch the chrome.
Giff
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« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2010, 04:32:48 PM » |
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You're lucky it isn't a Walmart bag melted on your pipe. That stuff turns into a hard baked on mess that will not dissolve no matter what you use.
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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2010, 06:01:32 PM » |
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Aluminum or metal polishing compound on a cold pipe with a dremel tool with a small polishing bonnet will take it right off. Been there done that.
Bob
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« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2010, 06:07:31 PM » |
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One of the more informative threads I've read in years...
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« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2010, 07:27:13 PM » |
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Brake Cleaner / Keep it clear of Paint
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« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2010, 09:27:59 PM » |
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+1 on 0000 steel wool. I use it to clean up my pipes and rims, doesn't leave a mark on anything.
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« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2010, 03:52:55 AM » |
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Nail Polish remover (has acetone in it).
Or you can but acetone by the qt. at Lowe"s.
Keep away from paint.
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« Reply #16 on: June 03, 2010, 08:28:01 AM » |
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BOY. Just like "BELLY BUTTONS" , everyone has one.  Kidding, before I get flamed.  Some great advise that is new to me. I will add one. DAWN Power Dissolver. Will clean Burnt-On Grease off grilles / pots and pans and will kill your paint job.  |
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« Reply #17 on: June 04, 2010, 08:42:11 AM » |
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I've had good luck with a thick rag and charcoal lighter on hot pipes. |
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« Reply #18 on: June 04, 2010, 08:54:35 PM » |
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Easy Off oven cleaner on cold pipes melts the marks off. Keep away from paint!! Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #19 on: June 04, 2010, 10:38:52 PM » |
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just plain gas on cold pipes ,do it out side ,comes right off .
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« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2010, 05:02:07 AM » |
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The only thing left is spit on a dish rag! Brake kleen on a cloth is my vote.
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« Reply #21 on: June 05, 2010, 05:50:47 AM » |
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The only thing left is spit on a dish rag! Brake kleen on a cloth is my vote.
Hammer and chisel. Belt Sander. Sawzall. The capacity for human stupidity NEVER ceases to amaze me. Jabba |
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« Reply #22 on: June 05, 2010, 12:32:30 PM » |
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I use a product called NeverDull on all my chrome. It is a wadding metal polish. Pull a piece off and rub the boot marks and it comes right off. Buff with a clean cloth.
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« Reply #23 on: June 08, 2010, 11:56:49 PM » |
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Got home from a week-end trip a few weeks ago - was unloading the valk and noticed about a 1-1/2 inch spot on the pipe that turned out to be from Jenny's shoe. (Perfect radius melted from her heel) This spot was about a 1/8" thick at the highest point. I used electrical contact cleaner in a rag and after a few applications it all came off. Don't get this on your paint!!! Followed up with chrome polish and good as new.... |
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« Reply #24 on: July 08, 2010, 06:59:09 AM » |
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If the previous 26 home remedies don't work, touch your heal on the right hot pipe and it will look custom. :2funny  |
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« Reply #25 on: July 08, 2010, 12:07:24 PM » |
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You're lucky it isn't a Walmart bag melted on your pipe. That stuff turns into a hard baked on mess that will not dissolve no matter what you use.
Had the same thing happen to me...took an old rag and soaked part of it with wd-40 and laid it on COLD pipes and let it sit for about 5 minutes, the with a fingernail, lightly scratched it all off....then wiped with soapy water and dried with a towel...the trick is to wait until it browns over before removing... |
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« Reply #26 on: July 08, 2010, 07:45:24 PM » |
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I use car wax.
on a HOT exhaust. As hot as it'll go. Leave the bike running.
Use a THICK towel or rag.
Use quite a bit of the wax on the rag, and rub the shoe spot. It should come right off in a matter of a minute or two.
I am BAD about shoe spotting the pipe, getting to the kickstand. It'll clean right up.
Jabba
I just tried this myself- works impressively well. Thanks for the tip! |
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« Reply #27 on: July 09, 2010, 04:12:12 AM » |
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I just tried this myself- works impressively well. Thanks for the tip!
No problem. I recently burned a set of frogg toggs onto the pipe of my IS. I tried the brake cleaner. THAT worked great too. I had a buddy spill, of ALL things Mountain Dew on my pipe. I didn't think ANYTHING of it. Burnt on Mountain Dew is the HARDEST thing I have EVER tried to remove. Jabba |
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« Reply #28 on: July 09, 2010, 02:26:46 PM » |
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Easy Off oven cleaner on cold pipes melts the marks off. Keep away from paint!! Hay Jimmyt Ditto to this one! That's what I use! |
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« Reply #29 on: July 09, 2010, 03:08:48 PM » |
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I just tried this myself- works impressively well. Thanks for the tip!
No problem. I recently burned a set of frogg toggs onto the pipe of my IS. I tried the brake cleaner. THAT worked great too. I had a buddy spill, of ALL things Mountain Dew on my pipe. I didn't think ANYTHING of it. Burnt on Mountain Dew is the HARDEST thing I have EVER tried to remove. Jabba So what did you use to get it off? Came back from Sturgis and noticed a leaky bottle dripping on the pipe. Nothing gets it off. Had the same thing happen on the other pipe but dont remember spilling anything on it.  |
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« Reply #30 on: July 09, 2010, 06:56:56 PM » |
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So what did you use to get it off? Came back from Sturgis and noticed a leaky bottle dripping on the pipe. Nothing gets it off. Had the same thing happen on the other pipe but dont remember spilling anything on it. 0000 steel wool coated with a liberal dollop of elbow grease. Jabba |
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