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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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I washed the bike yesterday and saw some spots of rust on my exhaust does anyone have any suggestions on how to take it off. Its just surface right now but i want to get rid of it quick.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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If they are chrome you can use a fine grade of steel wool. After cleaning the pipes up I would get some Mothers metal polish and wax the crap out of them.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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For chrome, use a bit of crumpled aluminum foil dipped in Coke. Takes surface rust off without scratching. Then wax, as stated above.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Gypsylady
For chrome, use a bit of crumpled aluminum foil dipped in Coke. Takes surface rust off without scratching. Then wax, as stated above.
That's cool but steel wool will not scratch chrome and it doesn't introduce phosphoric acid into the mix.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Never had a problem with it on my ride. No scratches &, as long as you rinse well, no acid damage either.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Thanks for the input I went to walmart and picked up a can of never dull and it took care of my problem. 4 bucks and it takes the tar and road grime off too.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Good choice cmhull... I use never dull as well and it works great!!!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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+1 on the never dull, great stuff. Ride safe.
 
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