I use real fine steel wool, glass cleaner and a rag to wipe it dry afterwards.

 

Another for the, " you will think I'm crazy" category... I warm up the pipe, put on a pair of gloves and use a damp bounce dryer sheet. Yep, what your ole lady throws in the clothes dryer. Tried a bargain brand and it didn't work so stick with bounce if you want to try it. Lifted it right off easily and works great on bugs too!

 

I use the finest grade steel wool they sell...0000 I believe...takes it right off...been doing that for years with zero scratch or fade issues.

 

I used Goo-gone in the past...works well

 

+ 1 on the fine steel wool works like a charm.

 

On chrome heat the pipe and scrape it with steel wool or very carefully with no pressure the edge of a blade will remove it without scratching if you are careful.

 

+1.

Hey, stop rubbing your boots on the pipes.

 

Turtle Wax Chrome Polish & Rust Remover

Stuff's been around for decades. Works great on all chrome surfaces.

Mal

 

"Goo off" works like a charm. pick it up at your local hardware store.

 

I've tried it all. Get you one of those bug sponges for washing bugs off your car. It has a fine plastic mesh over a sponge. A little windex and boot marks are going in minites. Do this with cold pipes.