Removing stuff baked on heat shields?

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#21

10-21-2013 | 11:31 AM

CaptainKirk

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I would never use steel wool on chrome!

+1 on Easy Off Oven Cleaner. Removes everything and no effect on the chrome.... Metal on metal will ALWAYS leave a mark of some sort......

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#22

10-21-2013 | 11:45 AM

Retrop

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Did you ever notice that there is never a clear consensus on the "what is best" questions on a forum?

There are usually more than one way to fix something.

The real hat trick is to decide which are helpful and which are going to cause more problems.

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#23

10-21-2013 | 12:46 PM

Devo6684

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteF

This is going to sound overly simply, but let the pipes cool and try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I had the remains of a rubber boot sole, and melted rain suit on my heat shield. I used Moco cleaner without much success. I used the Magic Eraser and I'm not kidding the stuff came right off. I don't know how it works, but it does.

Yes, this!!

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#24

10-21-2013 | 03:00 PM

yzergod

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My MoCo parts monkey turned me on to Road Rub. Cheap and works the best.

"Just stroke your motorcycle's chrome with Road Rub® to remove tough residues, even burnt boot scuffs! Like magic, Road Rub® cleans chrome to a shine. Road Rub® is formulated into a dry stick, so it can't spill. Perfect in a saddle bag.
Once you use it, you'll never be without it. It's that good. Remember, the sooner you get residues off your chrome, the better. So, make sure you always have a stick of Road Rub® on hand."

Last edited by yzergod; 10-21-2013 at 03:03 PM.

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#25

10-21-2013 | 04:02 PM

TMOUT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by n19dg2

I have had this happen several times...use easy off oven cleaner. Warm up the pipe, cover painted area and spray on pipe...works like a charm and does not hurt the pipe.

worked great on melted running shoe sole on mine, just MAKE
SURE you cover any painted surfaces behind the shields!!!

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#26

10-21-2013 | 04:06 PM

bklynbob

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Originally Posted by bagman1

Try lighter fluid or paint thinner on a rag. Get the pipes HOT than vigorously rub the pipe with the solution on the rag. Removed many a boot mark without issues.

..... and keep a fire extinguisher nearby...............im glad it was a small rag i used!

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#27

10-21-2013 | 04:10 PM

bagman1

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You sure it wasn't just the rag smoking? I seriously doubt the flash point is that low to ignite unless your pipes were red hot

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10-21-2013 | 04:25 PM

TriGeezer

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Success

I'm the OP. So, I already had WD40, and bought some 0000 steel wool. Started with cold pipes, Soaked the steel wool with the WD40 and gently rubbed the baked on oil on the heat shields. It all came off almost instantly! Tried the same technique on the year old boot burns, to no success. So, used a lot more scrubbing pressure, and a lot came off. Then soaked a rag with WD40, and wrapped it around the blemish. Timed the soak by the time it took to open & enjoy 1 beer, then rubbed moderately briskly with the 0000 steel wool soaked in WD40. Success!!! No abrasion on the heat shields' chrome at all, in fact they shine like brand new.

Note: larger or more persistent boot marks may require soak time of two or more beers.

So, anyone want a can of MOCo boot heel remover.?

No
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions!
Jeff

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