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  • Bert Patterson
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    • Jun 2002
    • 29396
    • South Bend IN
    #1

    Cleaning rusty chrome exhaust

    What are the best methods people have used to clean rusty pipes (chrome - specifically V&H 4-1)? Mine are pretty nasty and I don't need to get them perfect. I've been trying a few things today - tin foil and water actually seems okay, shockingly - but I want expert opinions.

    Quick-glo? Has anyone tried it. Nobody carries it, but I'll order it if it works.
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    • chuck hahn
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      • May 2009
      • 25951
      • Norman, Oklahoma
      #2
      NEVER use foil on the pipes..or scotch brite pads. I use Marvels Mystery oil and Tshirt rags to remove heavy tarnish and rust. Swab it on heavy and let it set an hr or so to dissolve the crud. Scrub with more oil and rags till they are really clean. Wash with warm water and dish soap to remove the oil residue. Polish with your favorite chrome polish.

      But my personal favorite for pipes is Buschs Super Shine Aluminum Polish. Does a great job in my opinion. Available at any pilot truck stop or you can order it online.

      http://www.shop.buschbuffingproducts.com/Super-Shine-Aluminum-Polish-16-fl-oz-44016.htm
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        • chuck hahn
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          • May 2009
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          #3
          I tried foil once and it left scratches and a very misty foggy look to the chrome...never again for me.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            • nvr2old
              Forum Sage
              • Jan 2009
              • 2134
              • Sandpoint, Idaho
              #4
              SOS brand (specifically) soap pads work, too. Not Brillo pads, which scratch. If it's beyond surface rust, not much will help.
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                • Cipher
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                  • Mar 2016
                  • 3129
                  • Toronto Ontario
                  #5
                  Solvolene autosol and old tube socks. A short bristle brush can help as well.
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                    • Cipher
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                      • Mar 2016
                      • 3129
                      • Toronto Ontario
                      #6
                      Originally posted by chuck hahn
                      I tried foil once and it left scratches and a very misty foggy look to the chrome...never again for me.
                      Tin foil is a nasty nasty thing to use. A must if destruction is your desire.
                      Maybe we have some super industrial foil sold locally but really an internet nonsense legend spread by folks who have never used it or by mean spirited bastards bent on messing folks about.
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                            • gustovh
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                              • Vernonia
                              #8
                              Brasso and a soft rag or, and a tooth brush. Does wonders and leaves a good protective shield.

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