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.

 

heat bike up and spray muff. with bug and tar remover, then use a brush should wash off

 

You might try WD-40.

 

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

 

Acetone works very well removing cooked on tar, asphalt etc, then use a HAPPICH SIMICHROME polish. Been there done that.

 

Thanks for all the replies and great ideas, I'll get the ole lady working on the pipes this weekend.

 

simi-chrome, I think thats how to spell it, from auto parts store..

I have had others scrach the chrome.

 

I like the way this man thinks.

 

a clay bar would also work well.

those things wipe EVERYTHING off of my car

 

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.

Kahuna!