Best Way To Clean Chrome Motorcycle Exhaust Pipes

Cleaning the Headers Exhaust Pipes of a motorcycle.

Best way to clean chrome motorcycle exhaust pipes. Rub the offending piece until the chrome is back to normal appearance and thats it. Cover chrome parts while working on your motorcycle to protect them from dropped tools etc. Step 4 - Buff Pipes.

The quickest way to get rid of the discolouration is to use an acid to etch away the corrosion. Wash the exhaust pipes with soap and water to remove the grime. This will only work on genuine chrome pipes.

Put some of the polish onto a microfiber cloth and dab it gently onto the exhaust pipe. It is best to polish the pipes in the shade to prevent the pipes from getting too hot. The first part of cleaning chrome is removing he dirt.

To prevent recurrence of oxidation Id recommend Heat resistant clear coat Rustoleum is the preferred brand over the exhaust pipes so that the shine is preserved. Autosol metal polish plus steel wool works wonders. Wait a minute or so.

I had already purchased and installed aftermarket pipes and now my stock pipes are stain-free but lightly scratched. The process is dead simple. Work over the pipes with a tack cloth dipped in your soap solution.

If someone accidentally puts their rubber boot heel or sneaker sole on your exhaust pipe here are some guidelines to follow. I had the same type of problem with an entire plastic bag melted onto one of my Mustangs exhaust pipes. Residue from oil grease and fingerprints can discolor chrome when the pipe reaches operating temperature.