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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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While cleaning scoot I noticed some black specks on mufflers. Looks like bits of rubber, asphalt, road debris that is kicked up during riding an sticks to pipes. I tried several different types of metal polishes to remove. Will not come off without scraping. Any suggestions on a product that will remove the grime with less effort. I'm would rather ride than clean, plus I'm a lazy ba$tard.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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heat bike up and spray muff. with bug and tar remover, then use a brush should wash off
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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You might try WD-40.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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I have heard others talk about spraying oven cleaner on. Have not tryed it through.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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Acetone works very well removing cooked on tar, asphalt etc, then use a HAPPICH SIMICHROME polish. Been there done that.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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Thanks for all the replies and great ideas, I'll get the ole lady working on the pipes this weekend.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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simi-chrome, I think thats how to spell it, from auto parts store..

I have had others scrach the chrome.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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I'll get the ole lady working on the pipes this weekend
I like the way this man thinks.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT, (did I say do not?) use oven cleaner on any bike parts! Oven cleaners are caustic and will eat just about anything, especially chrome and rubber! I'm not sure who mentioned this, but I would caution against it.

To remove the black specs from the muff, use either Mothers chrome cleaning or Never Dull Wads! These are great on chrome parts and will also remove rust stains! They also help with minor scratches.

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I have heard others talk about spraying oven cleaner on. Have not tryed it through.
 
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