Tar on the exhaust
07-29-2008 | 09:10 PM
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Tar on the exhaust
Does anyone have a good idea how to get tar off the exhaust without scratching the chrome? \\; Rode on a freshly tarred road and now it is cooked on the exhaust. \\;
07-29-2008 | 09:20 PM
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From: Ontario, Canada
RE: Tar on the exhaust
Superfine Steel Wool .0000 .
07-29-2008 | 09:23 PM
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From: Show Me State
RE: Tar on the exhaust
Been there - done that, Charcoal lighter fluid on COLD exhaust - soft cloth, repolish with Mothers - worked for me. Good luck.
07-29-2008 | 09:28 PM
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From: South Carolina
RE: Tar on the exhaust
WD-40
07-29-2008 | 09:30 PM
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From: Southern California - Palm Springs Area
RE: Tar on the exhaust
+1 on WD-40
07-29-2008 | 09:32 PM
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RE: Tar on the exhaust
A solvent will work fine....paint thinner, prepsol etc...just be careful
07-29-2008 | 09:34 PM
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RE: Tar on the exhaust
+2 on WD40, also takes off all adhesive labels,etc.
07-29-2008 | 09:48 PM
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RE: Tar on the exhaust
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+2 on WD40, also takes off all adhesive labels,etc.
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Yup, WD40 and some 000 steel wool. Go slow and easy on a cold pipe, and you'll be fine.
07-29-2008 | 09:49 PM
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From: SW Minnesota
RE: Tar on the exhaust
Best overall, cheapest, fastest, etc cleaner and degreaser \\;of all times is plain old kerosene. Dip ultra fine steel wool in it. It will dissolve the tar immediately, and leave pipes very shiny. \\; Wash with soapy water when done, and make sure to wear rubber gloves as it is a solvent easily absorbed through human skin.
07-29-2008 | 09:52 PM
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RE: Tar on the exhaust
Easy Off Oven Cleaner.