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Cleaning downpipes

Discussion in 'Mechanical' started by JimG, Nov 6, 2011.

  1. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    What creative methods do you use for cleaning tarnished downpipes?

    I had a success recently with aluminium foil, WD40 and Autosol. Squash some baking foil into a ball, add some Autosol, and a little squirt of WD40, and have a rub (no Tom, not there :eek:).

    Appears to work quicker than Autosol on a cloth, and doesn't damage or scratch the pipes.

    Anyone got any other time / elbow saving methods?
     
    JimG, Nov 6, 2011
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  2. Russell

    Russell Race Rep +

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    Cola works well with tin foil.
     
    Russell, Nov 6, 2011
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  3. Panel Man

    Panel Man Secret prototype +

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    Yes, but he wants to clean the down pipes... not the foil!
     
    Panel Man, Nov 6, 2011
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  4. Carnage

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    Belgom Alu ....good for all metals and doesnt scratch
     
    Carnage, Nov 7, 2011
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  5. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    I thought you were speaking with you mouth full while eating your dinner! Thanks for than one - will investigate.
     
    JimG, Nov 7, 2011
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  6. HAYABUSADAVE

    HAYABUSADAVE Custom cruiser +

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    Belgom Alu........absolutely brilliant! brings my stainless pipes on the Bandit back up to new spec.....I kid you not! :)
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Nov 7, 2011
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  7. Panel Man

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    Where can we buy this magic product? (I'll ask for it to go into my Christmas stocking)
     
    Panel Man, Nov 7, 2011
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  8. megawatt

    megawatt World Superbike +

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    eBay I think or an old fashioned hardware shop?
     
    megawatt, Nov 7, 2011
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  9. Roadwart

    Roadwart Administrator Staff Member Administrator +

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    I use "Blue Job" on mine. Really fine & doesn`t scratch chrome but it does take a bit of elbow grease to get the best out of it.
     
    Roadwart, Nov 7, 2011
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  10. HAYABUSADAVE

    HAYABUSADAVE Custom cruiser +

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    E bay......thats where i get it.....
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Nov 7, 2011
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  11. Panel Man

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    Tks, Dave - I'll tell H.I.T.Doors to hit them.
     
    Panel Man, Nov 7, 2011
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  12. HAYABUSADAVE

    HAYABUSADAVE Custom cruiser +

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    It really is damn good stuff, gives your polished bits a waxing to so retards it going off so quickly, always use it on my bikes....
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Nov 7, 2011
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