Melted plastic on mufflers.

bpd214 · 09-01-2015, 11:54 PM

Does anyone have a way of removing plastic that was stuck to a hot muffler. I tried oven cleaner and got the plastic off but it left an imprint on the chrome that looks dull. I've tried never dull and acetone and no help. Any suggestions? ?

**brett081** · 09-02-2015, 01:32 AM

Get the muffler hot and wipe off the plastic while it is melted. (That's how we used to get melted traffic cones off the mufflers during practice).... Then "Flitz" seemed to bring the shine back for me.

skullbagger · 09-02-2015, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bpd214

Does anyone have a way of removing plastic that was stuck to a hot muffler. I tried oven cleaner and got the plastic off but it left an imprint on the chrome that looks dull. I've tried never dull and acetone and no help. Any suggestions? ?

never dull will actually scratch chrome, watch out

**ringadingh** · 09-02-2015, 07:10 AM

Chrome polish and 0000 steel wool works as well.

Cerberus · 09-02-2015, 09:34 AM

Never Dull will scratch, but it will also clear up rust spots like nobody's business.

cactusjack · 09-02-2015, 12:51 PM

Easy Off oven cleaner on cold pipes. Spray it on, let sit overnight, rinse and wipe off. Be careful of over spray.

Works like a charm.

hammer · 09-02-2015, 02:36 PM

What Steve said: 0000 steel wool and chrome polish and I use WD40 and the same steel wool on tougher spots. I have also used the edge of an old credit card to get some of the "chunky" stuff first.

bpd214 · 09-02-2015, 09:45 PM

Thanks for all the replys guys. Like I said the plastic is off the pipes but it left a milky looking stain where the plastic was. I'll try the steel wool and chrome polish, and WD40 if needed.

UNCLE WILLIE · 09-04-2015, 12:31 PM

I use wd-40 with oooo wool

coffey67 · 09-04-2015, 10:00 PM

This stuff is the BOMB!

http://www.amazon.com/Nunn-Finer-Sim.../dp/B00BSJYQ9S

coffey67 · 09-04-2015, 10:01 PM

Also try some lead cloth meant for cleaning firearms.

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09-02-2015, 01:32 AM	#2
brett081 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Denton County, Texas Posts: 2	Get the muffler hot and wipe off the plastic while it is melted. (That's how we used to get melted traffic cones off the mufflers during practice).... Then "Flitz" seemed to bring the shine back for me. __________________ brett081 2011 Voyager (damn I love this bike) past rides include: Police Harleys (Glide and FXRP) KZ1000 (my favorite bike as a motor jock) 1800 Gold Wings (2 wheel and trike) 2 Royal Star Ventures 1600 Road Star '99 Voyager and the obligatory 1200 Sportster (never again)..... Last edited by brett081; 09-02-2015 at 01:46 AM.
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09-02-2015, 07:10 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Chrome polish and 0000 steel wool works as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Cerberus Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Newton NH Posts: 183	Never Dull will scratch, but it will also clear up rust spots like nobody's business. __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Easy Off oven cleaner on cold pipes. Spray it on, let sit overnight, rinse and wipe off. Be careful of over spray. Works like a charm. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-02-2015, 02:36 PM	#7
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	What Steve said: 0000 steel wool and chrome polish and I use WD40 and the same steel wool on tougher spots. I have also used the edge of an old credit card to get some of the "chunky" stuff first. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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09-02-2015, 09:45 PM	#8
bpd214 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Barnesville Ga Posts: 30	Thanks for all the replys guys. Like I said the plastic is off the pipes but it left a milky looking stain where the plastic was. I'll try the steel wool and chrome polish, and WD40 if needed. __________________ 2009 NOMAD DIABLO BLACK Thunder Air kit. "Tear Drop" Ivan's performance mod. Vance & Hines slip ons. DON'T EVER RIDE FASTER THAN YOUR ANGELS CAN FLY
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UNCLE WILLIE Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 227	I use wd-40 with oooo wool
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coffey67 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Goreville, Illinois Posts: 202	This stuff is the BOMB! http://www.amazon.com/Nunn-Finer-Sim.../dp/B00BSJYQ9S
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09-04-2015, 10:01 PM	#11
coffey67 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Goreville, Illinois Posts: 202	Also try some lead cloth meant for cleaning firearms.
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