Melted pants on hot pipe
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Elk Mound, WI
Colonel Brassy works quite well. I've had to remove that kind of thing twice from my pipes. Once it was nylon from a pair of work pants and the second time was from a cheap rain suit. I always have a bottle on hand. Good stuff.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
I had the same issue with some damn FrogToggs melting on my pipe. Here's what I would never recommend because the chromium layer is very very thin and can be easily scarred and compromised. Ask me how I know.
-No scraping with a metallic object...regardless of what it's made of
-No steel wood either, regardless of how fine
Use non-abrasive chrome polish and soft cloth/microfiber or maybe try the oven cleaner approach. It will take some effort, but don't get in a hurry. Because if you do get in a hurry and screw up the chrome, it's usually permanent. Consider trying your polish in a non-conspicuous place just to practice and see if it's hurting the chrome at all...then move to the melted **** and go to work.
-No scraping with a metallic object...regardless of what it's made of
-No steel wood either, regardless of how fine
Use non-abrasive chrome polish and soft cloth/microfiber or maybe try the oven cleaner approach. It will take some effort, but don't get in a hurry. Because if you do get in a hurry and screw up the chrome, it's usually permanent. Consider trying your polish in a non-conspicuous place just to practice and see if it's hurting the chrome at all...then move to the melted **** and go to work.
Novice
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: missouri
Run the bike until the pipes are nice and hot, then get a wet 100% terry cloth towel and wrap it around a block of wood and rub the melted plastic off. It takes some rubbing, but I have done this a couple of times without leaving any scratches on the chrome.
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From: Canton, GA
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Oven cleaner is a bad idea. So is scraping. I've heard about a ball of foil. Nope, leaves scratches.
Harley makes some boot mark remover - every dealership carries it. A couple of applications, per the instructions, and Mother's chrome polish. Problem solved.
Harley makes some boot mark remover - every dealership carries it. A couple of applications, per the instructions, and Mother's chrome polish. Problem solved.
