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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:10 PM
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Does anyone have a good idea how to get tar off the exhaust without scratching the chrome?&nbsp\\; Rode on a freshly tarred road and now it is cooked on the exhaust.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:20 PM
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Superfine Steel Wool .0000 .
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:23 PM
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Been there - done that, Charcoal lighter fluid on COLD exhaust - soft cloth, repolish with Mothers - worked for me. Good luck.
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:28 PM
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WD-40
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:30 PM
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+1 on WD-40
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:32 PM
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A solvent will work fine....paint thinner, prepsol etc...just be careful
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:34 PM
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+2 on WD40, also takes off all adhesive labels,etc.
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:48 PM
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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.
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:49 PM
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Best overall, cheapest, fastest, etc cleaner and degreaser&nbsp\\;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.&nbsp\\; Wash with soapy water when done, and make sure to wear rubber gloves as it is a solvent easily absorbed through human skin.
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:52 PM
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Easy Off Oven Cleaner.
 


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