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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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friend thought he was doing me a favor and ended up melting plastic on pipes... anyone know of a good way to clean this mess up. thanks. much appreciated
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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chrome pipes or black? If chrome, just use some mothers aluminum polish or something of that persuasion. will rub right off.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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E-Zoff oven cleaner has been a traditional method (on chrome pipes) ofor taking heel rubber off. It may work for plastic too.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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Oven cleaner works for me. Difficult stains follow directions on can. Heat the pipes a little and allow a little time. Fumes are strong. Use in a ventilated area.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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i have used a few methods, but ez off is the only one that didn't ruin my chrome pipes.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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+1 for EZ Off...warm pipes and spray on
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Step 1: Get can of EZ-off

Step 2: Call friend over

Step 3: Hand EZ-off to friend

Step 4: Get beer from fridge

Step 5: watch friend scrub his mistake off your bike, making sure to pay close attention and give plenty of instruction as to ensure job is done correctly and to prevent having to set down beer.


After two repetitions of this exact method my girlfriend has finally learned to keep her damn foot on the peg!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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Never dull pads
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bigVtwin88
Step 1: Get can of EZ-off

Step 2: Call friend over

Step 3: Hand EZ-off to friend

Step 4: Get beer from fridge

Step 5: watch friend scrub his mistake off your bike, making sure to pay close attention and give plenty of instruction as to ensure job is done correctly and to prevent having to set down beer.


After two repetitions of this exact method my girlfriend has finally learned to keep her damn foot on the peg!
YES!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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Another vote for EZ off. Spray the ex off on a rag away frm the bike and then use the rag to wipe the arm pipes so you do not screw up the finish on your motor or other parts of your bike. Rephrase that. Have friend spray easy off on a rag.
 
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