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Old Feb 14, 2024 | 12:19 PM
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I want to clean the stock crossover pipes on my 1993 Springer. At first I thought they were stainless steel but a magnet sticks to them. Are they chromed? It's not on the motorcycle right now. Whats the best way? Don't want to start until I know what I'm doing.

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Old Feb 14, 2024 | 03:12 PM
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Post up a picture of what you are working with.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2024 | 05:38 PM
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Here is a picture. I want to clean them up before they go on the motorcycle.

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Old Feb 15, 2024 | 07:31 AM
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Anyone know if this is made of stainless steel or chrome plated?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2024 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 1999XLS
Anyone know if this is made of stainless steel or chrome plated?
Looks like chrome to me.

The magnet test isn't foolproof. Some stainless steels can attract a magnet.

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Old Feb 15, 2024 | 07:48 AM
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Stock pipes / Chrome plated steel
 
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I'd start with some "neverdull" and go from there.
 
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Thanks, good to know they are plated. Wanted to make sure before I took something abrasive to them like stainless steel exhaust pipes. I have some neverdull. I'll start with that.
 
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Most people don't get too crazy cleaning those pipes, that factory provided shiny chrome covers. Clean them up, install and then get a set of exhaust shields and all will be well again. Good luck.
 
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The part number on the crossover heat shield is 65410-83.
 
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