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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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I need some advice on the best way to get melted plastic off of my chrome pipes. Please all suggestions welcome.
 
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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When the pipes are hot wipe off as much as you can. Then let them cool down.
Spray easy off oven cleaner on cold pipes (and nowhere else) then heat them up by running the bike. Wipe them off.
Other options you will hear 0000 steel wool and WD-40, (or chrome polish). Don't press hard, it can scratch the pipes.
Use a penny to scrape them off, it has to be an old real copper penny.

They all work, I usually end up using nevr-dull or chrome polish to really get them clean.
 
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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EZ Off worked for me also.

I sprayed it in a cup first and applied with cotton q-tips.

Do not spray on your pipes as it will eat your paint too if you miss.
 
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Spray the Easy off onto a rag, then wipe it on the pipes. DON"T spray it in the direction of the bike or we will be helping you decide what new color you want to paint it next.
 
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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never dull here, worked on small boot burn..seems like oven remover is the leader...as stated, don't get it on the paint.
 
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Easy off cold oven formula over night on cold pipes. Again be careful of painted parts.
 
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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I use turtle wax chrome polish takes some rubbing but it does the job.
 

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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and cold water on hot pipes worked for my boot scuffs. Just have to polish the water spots off when they cool.
 
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I used WD40 and a brillo pad...wiped right off and polished the chrome...no scratch or anyting. Was very happy with the results
 
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