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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Hey guys,

What's the best/safest way to remove tar from chrome exhaust pipes? I have a few tiny spots I need to get off before I shine them up.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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goof off and a soft towel. DON'T use those green, plastic scrubbers that you think would be safe......they'll whack the chrome shine into tomorrow!!!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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I am going to look for some of that goof off today. Any thoughts on wd-40?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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WD-40 did not work at all on cool pipes. Going to go get some goof off.
 
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Just about any petroleum product should work. Gas, Kerosene. Turtle wax bug and tag remover. Mr Clean magic eraser for the stuborn spots.
 
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I've used Baby Oil many times and it has always worked,even on paint.

Great for getting tar off your feet at the beach too.
 
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if all else fails, a little 00 steel wool lightly brushed will get it without scratching
 
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I had some burnt on rain gear plastic that the bug/tar remover wouldn't get off . .a little bit of turtle wax chrome polish took it right off. (very easily too)

Definately DO NOT use scotch bright pads . .did that on a honda once and it scuffed the bejesus out of the chrome.
 
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I use a good chrome cleaner, mothers or that German toothpaste, and a micro cloth. Almost forgot, the elbow grease.
 
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I use HD's chrome polish & it does a good job removing all the tar & bug spots...rub on & wipe off w/micro-towel.
 
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