gstallons Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 My bike originally was a Florida bike with all the corrosion salt n humidity a coastal city can give. The factory exhaust is very dingy and I want to clean it up. What is the metal used in the ex. pipes, crossver etc. ? I want it to look good without any surprises when I get through. Can anyone help ? ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Pipes (headers and collector) are stainless and can be made like new with Scothbrite, NeverDull, or any other good polish. And of course a lot of elbow grease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 I didn't want to get started and end up with a mess......When you say Scotchbrite, are you referring to the Scotchbrite pads ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Yep. This stuff: It comes in different grades. Just work your way down to the finest stuff and finish with kitchen sink cleaner. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Solvol Autosol + extra fine wire wool, WD40, then Solvol on a cloth. Brings em up a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Gene, I promise I will not tell that you polished your pipes with kitchen sink cleaner. The promise is good til the third beer. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Gene, I promise I will not tell that you polished your pipes with kitchen sink cleaner Not just any kitchen cleaner, it's gotta be Bon Ami! Like the Doors sang, it's stronger than dirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 ... + extra fine wire wool,... If you use steel wool on your pipes, make certain it's stainless steel wool, or you'll embed little particles of carbon steel in the surface of the pipes which will then rust & make your pipes ugly. Same reason you never use a carbon steel wire wheel to clean aluminum b4 welding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Gene, I promise I will not tell that you polished your pipes with kitchen sink cleaner. The promise is good til the third beer. . . No Docc, the bike came with the crummy finish on the pipes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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