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« on: March 25, 2011, 11:04:38 AM » |
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Just bought a new to me Valk and the pipes(6) are blued what can I do to clean them up? At looking at the various pictures on here you guys must be doing something right..
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2011, 11:35:59 AM » |
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You can do nothing about the blue except to abrade it off which is removing the chrome also.
You'll see when you try it!
Covering it (ceramic coating) is the only option besides a re-chrome job.
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2011, 11:50:18 AM » |
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Just bought a new to me Valk and the pipes(6) are blued what can I do to clean them up? At looking at the various pictures on here you guys must be doing something right..
There is a product called "Blue Job" that works OK. Will turn the blue to golden silver...looks better than blue. Redline  |
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Mildew
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2011, 03:15:50 PM » |
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I always liked the blue color. Gives it that rugged look. Makes it look like it has been ridden
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Tropic traveler
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2011, 05:36:31 PM » |
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Russell Rice
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011, 09:15:33 PM » |
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If they are the Cobra 6 into 6 then lots of luck  If they are the Cobras save up your money and try to find a set of covers for the headers  not trying to be a smart a$$  I have a set of Cobras myself hanging out in the shed. You would be better off buying a set on used stock pipes if you want them to look nice  |
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Airetime
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« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2011, 07:08:34 PM » |
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Just bought a new to me Valk and the pipes(6) are blued what can I do to clean them up? At looking at the various pictures on here you guys must be doing something right..
Blue Away has been around for a very long time and it works well.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Blue-Away-Chrome-Polish-25-Oz,2593.html
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Mildew
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« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2011, 09:59:05 AM » |
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Yea, I hear that stuff really works but you'll need plenty of time and beer.
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Airetime
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« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2011, 07:25:16 AM » |
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Yea, I hear that stuff really works but you'll need plenty of time and beer.
I have used it in the past and it works well. Yes, it takes a bit of time but the results are worth the wait. |
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2011, 07:35:58 AM » |
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If you read the web page fully, you will see it stated that "Blue Away" is an abrasive!
And a pretty course abrasive at that!
Jus sayin'
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« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2011, 02:30:39 PM » |
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Look for a product called "barkeepers friend" at any grocery store or hardware store.
Used it for years on stainless steel golf clubs that blued from using a torch on to get desired bend in them. Try it---may work if you take your time. Be patient
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