I need some some suggestions on how to remove some stuff burned on to my exhaust heat shields:

Boot mark. I tried the MOCos boot heel remover stuff with no success.

Oil. I had some oil puke out of my stage 1 AC, and it is cooked onto the exhaust shield nicely.

Don't want to use anything that will scratch, mar, dull, discolor, or otherwise molest the chrome finish.

Anyone have suggestions.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

Easy Off--cold

 

Wait until it's cooled off and use WD40 and 00 steel wool. Works like a charm and doesn't scratch the chrome. I promise!

 

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.

 

I use 0000 steel wool and turtle chrome polish on all my tarnished chrome (previous owner didnt care too much about cleaning a bike) and also my heat shield stains. Has not messed up the finish at all just make sure there is plenty of polish some will say do not use an abrasive such as steel wool but ive had good luck with it

 

baked potatoes? i am having one with a rib eye as soon as the grill gets hot.

 

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.

 

heat up pipes, then rub with fine steel wool....works great for me and does not scratch.

Regards

 

Acetone worked perfect for me. Same thing with blow by from the AC.

 

Mother's pre wax cleaner then Carnuba wax after