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Old Bear
10-10-2012, 07:34 PM
We've had all kinds of discussions about cheap vs quality rain-suits. We've read many stories about the cheap suit hitting the exhaust and POOF, melted away. To where? I suspect onto the exhaust or exhaust cover. My rain-suit isn't a cheap one and I don't even know for sure it was the culprit, but there is certainly something melted onto my exhaust cover. Goo-Gone doesn't touch it. I'm sure steel wool would do it, but I'm afraid even a 000 wool would still scratch the chrome. So what is the secret to getting plastic or similar off of chrome?
Blueraven
10-10-2012, 07:37 PM
I have been told that Purple Slice and a COPPER penny (before 1987) should be used to scrap the plastic or object that has melted on the pipes. I have done that to my pipes and have successfully removed it.
drewweeks
10-10-2012, 08:16 PM
I've used NEVR-DULL successfully. But it's a whole lot of elbow grease..
Sin City Stan
10-10-2012, 08:18 PM
I have been told that Purple Slice and a COPPER penny (before 1987) should be used to scrap the plastic or object that has melted on the pipes. I have done that to my pipes and have successfully removed it.

Never heard of this before. This is the second thing I learned today (rapping your head to warn of police):D. To be clear we're talking any piece of pure copper will work.
cactusjack
10-10-2012, 08:50 PM
I just had to do this today. Spray Easy Off oven cleaner on COLD pipe, let sit overnight and then just wash it off. Be careful not to get over spray on other parts of the bike. I melted a rainsuit on mine and it came right off. You don't want to scrape chrome with anything.
Netnorske
10-10-2012, 08:57 PM
I use super-fine #0000 steel wool, WD-40 and a little/lot of elbow grease. This is the ONLY thing I have ever found to really work....and work it does. Using #0000 steel wool after spraying on a little oil will not scratch your chrome....not even close. You can buy it at most any Home Depot or such other place...:tup:.
jp58
10-10-2012, 09:51 PM
When my frog togs melted to my exhaust i used turtlewax chrome cleaner. Came off and was nice and shiny with alittle scrubing.
cactusjack
10-10-2012, 10:07 PM
Seriously, the Easy Off method required no elbow grease, works great, and doesn't damage the chrome.
Top Cat
10-10-2012, 10:24 PM
Seriously, the Easy Off method required no elbow grease, works great, and doesn't damage the chrome.

Why would anyone use any other method?
Seems like a no brainer to me http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/images/icons/thumbs-up-blue2.gif
blowndodge
10-10-2012, 10:39 PM
Listen to Scott.... We don't have time for scrubbing
Blueraven
10-10-2012, 10:47 PM
Never heard of this before. This is the second thing I learned today (rapping your head to warn of police):D. To be clear we're talking any piece of pure copper will work.

I would say yes. That is what the distributor told me and even showed me as my pipes had melted stuff on it.
Corigan
10-10-2012, 10:53 PM
Easy off for the win!
Monkeyman
10-10-2012, 11:34 PM
Easy Off with a pipe cleaner to get in the cracks.
1oldtimer
10-11-2012, 09:58 AM
I just had to do this today. Spray Easy Off oven cleaner on COLD pipe, let sit overnight and then just wash it off. Be careful not to get over spray on other parts of the bike. I melted a rainsuit on mine and it came right off. You don't want to scrape chrome with anything.

Easy Off all the way. More time on scrubbing means less time riding :)
Corigan
10-11-2012, 11:29 AM
When my frog togs melted to my exhaust i used turtlewax chrome cleaner. Came off and was nice and shiny with alittle scrubing.I've heard that stuff can be abrasive and scratch chrome. Did it do ok on yours?
Loafer
10-11-2012, 11:45 AM
I have never had that problem (cross my fingers), has anyone tried to freeze it with ice?
Top Cat
10-11-2012, 11:59 AM
Sometimes you guys on here can be real thick headed :ohno:

Easy-Off oven cleaner,let it set over night and hose it off.

I don't think your going to find anything much easier than that.
cactusjack
10-11-2012, 12:19 PM
Sometimes you guys on here can be real thick headed :ohno:

Easy-Off oven cleaner,let it set over night and hose it off.

I don't think your going to find anything much easier can it get than that.

Thank you, sir! :cheers:
Old Bear
10-11-2012, 10:23 PM
I like easy, I like no scrubbing, I like more ROAD TIME!

Easy-Off for the win! :cheers:
crazygene49
10-13-2012, 11:14 AM
I used Easy Off oven cleaner when I melted my Frogg Toggs. Worked great.
Eagle Eye
10-14-2012, 11:15 PM
I use super-fine #0000 steel wool, WD-40 and a little/lot of elbow grease.

I used the steel wool on a heat shield with dish soap and it was easy to remove melted plastic/rubber with absolutely no scratches.
Loafer
10-15-2012, 08:32 AM
I have never had that problem (cross my fingers), has anyone tried to freeze it with ice?

I know Easy-Off and steel wool work, but I was wondering if anyone had ever tried ice? :hmm:
Old Bear
10-15-2012, 09:46 AM
I went with what was handy-0000 steel wool and WD40. Cleaned right up, looks good as new! Thanks for all the suggestions!
Hey, do we have a forum branch for tricks-n-tips? This should go there!
Netnorske
10-15-2012, 12:03 PM
I went with what was handy-0000 steel wool and WD40. Cleaned right up, looks good as new! Thanks for all the suggestions!
Hey, do we have a forum branch for tricks-n-tips? This should go there!

Cool...do I win anything...lol...??