How To Clean Motorcycle Chrome Exhaust Pipes

Neil says some chrome pipes are plated under solution with no oxygen which is unstable.

How to clean motorcycle chrome exhaust pipes. Daily grime discolors pipes with dirt and grime. Chrome pipes Exhaust system motorcycle cleaning motorcycles Steel wool Best Newsletter on the Planet Get the best motorbike news rumors deals and events each week. If someone accidentally puts their rubber boot heel or sneaker sole on your exhaust pipe here are some guidelines to follow.

It looks so much better than the KRS. Stuff that falls onto the pipes can melt creating a gross residue and excess heat turns pipes blue. Buff the exhaust pipes.

Trying to remove a melted stain off my wifes chrome plated exhaust pipes on her motorcycle. Very common on motorbikes with stainless steel chrome or aluminium exhaust pipes it looks like liquid rust. Some people like to wash the exhaust again with motorcycle shampoo before the final buffing.

If there is any such beast. Fold the cloth over after each pass so that you dont smear hot rubber all over the pipe. Heres a quick and easy way to remove it.

Do not use harsh abrasives or hard objects to clean or polish chrome. Often you can just wipe soft fresh rubber away with a clean cloth if you catch it as soon as it happens. I slightly warmed the bike up spayed on the over cleaner - be very careful and cover your engine cases before spraying - waited the recommended 10 minutes then wiped the pipes off with a clean drycloth.

Residue from oil grease and fingerprints can discolor chrome when the pipe reaches operating temperature. Residue from oil grease and fingerprints can discolor chrome when the pipe reaches operating temperature. While chrome is tougher than paint it can be scratched and excessive polishing can wear through the plating.