Removing stuff baked on heat shields?

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Oct 19, 2013 | 04:15 PM

TriGeezer

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Removing stuff baked on heat shields?

I need some some suggestions on how to remove some stuff burned on to my exhaust heat shields:

Boot mark. I tried the MOCos boot heel remover stuff with no success.

Oil. I had some oil puke out of my stage 1 AC, and it is cooked onto the exhaust shield nicely.

Don't want to use anything that will scratch, mar, dull, discolor, or otherwise molest the chrome finish.

Anyone have suggestions.

Thanks,
Jeff

Oct 19, 2013 | 04:17 PM

DynaRayBob

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Easy Off--cold

Oct 19, 2013 | 04:33 PM

gotwages

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Wait until it's cooled off and use WD40 and 00 steel wool. Works like a charm and doesn't scratch the chrome. I promise!

Oct 19, 2013 | 04:44 PM

n19dg2

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I have had this happen several times...use easy off oven cleaner. Warm up the pipe, cover painted area and spray on pipe...works like a charm and does not hurt the pipe.

Oct 19, 2013 | 04:44 PM

Txn09

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I use 0000 steel wool and turtle chrome polish on all my tarnished chrome (previous owner didnt care too much about cleaning a bike) and also my heat shield stains. Has not messed up the finish at all just make sure there is plenty of polish some will say do not use an abrasive such as steel wool but ive had good luck with it

Oct 19, 2013 | 04:46 PM

dan conner

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baked potatoes? i am having one with a rib eye as soon as the grill gets hot.

Oct 19, 2013 | 05:10 PM

bagman1

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Try lighter fluid or paint thinner on a rag. Get the pipes HOT than vigorously rub the pipe with the solution on the rag. Removed many a boot mark without issues.