Boot marks on exhaust
Boot marks on exhaust
I have an embarassing number of boot marks on my exhaust. I have tried a lot of remedies, even the HD remover, that stuff runs like water & works about as well. One of the former HD techs here suggested brake fluid for removal. Any suggestions????
Novice
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: NY
On chrome exhaust get pipe pretty hot and rub with penny. An older penny it has more copper in it. Take pliers and hold penny and rub it comes off like butter. Copper is softer it will not scratch pipe. I know u probably think im nuts but try it u will thank me.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: n
I use Mother's polish, a lot of elbow grease and generally about 3 beers. It seems to work for me, but I keep up with cleaning it off after it happens. Was never an issue till I started riding the Heritage, now my foot some how finds the pipe on a long ride even though I am conscious of the problem.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Houston
What I normally do is warm my pipes back up, use a damp towel and and a little bit of rubbing will remove them. This use to happen to me with my old pipes all the time.
Last edited by quan00; Jul 19, 2012 at 08:22 AM.
Thanks, also HD pisses me off with their new products. They have a heelguard available for the Softails, but it doesn't fit the halfmoon boards. How stupid can they be to not make one for all the Heritage owners out there.
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From: FL
This has always worked for me.
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Cruiser
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From: NYC
I've tried every remedy listed in this thread and elsewhere on this site. The ONLY one that worked for me was using the penny, then followed up with some polish.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: New York
I use acetone. It is inexpensive from Home Depot, paint section. Works better when the pipes are still warm. Dab some on a rag and just wipe....Don't breathe it in.
Last edited by arjr; Jul 19, 2012 at 09:56 AM. Reason: 1
