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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 05:46 AM
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What do you use to clean melted rubber from chrome exhausts ?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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Easy Off oven cleaner. Run the bike enough to warm the exhaust, spray Easy Off on a rag and wipe off the rubber. DO NOT spray the Easy Off on any painted surfaces.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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Thanks. They arn't on the bike. Next time i preheat the oven to cook something, i'll stick them in there : )
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:47 AM
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That will work or chrome polish works good too. Next time keep the boots off the pipes that works even better LOL! Just bustin your chopps.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Oven cleaner,,works but messy,,,
Oldest trick In the book,,
Use a Nickle, 5 cent piece,,scrape away with gusto,,
Chrome Is harder than the nickle,,you wont scratch a thing.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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i use "Luster Lace" products. They are incredible at bringing old chrome back to life.

http://www.lusterlace.com/
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Cpitch
i use "Luster Lace" products. They are incredible at bringing old chrome back to life.

http://www.lusterlace.com/

darn... you reminded me that i need to luster lace my spokes. those things are a real pia !!
 
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