Topic: black shoe sole marks on pipes (Read 15519 times)

johnbv · « **on:** August 18, 2014, 12:50:13 PM »

Hello Forum Members, I successfully washed my CVO yesterday, got the seat wet, no problem at all !! Used my Stihl leaf blower (no Air Shammy to use) to help remove water, final wipe down was with several micro fiber towels, nice water mark proof shine !!!

Now, I have another issue to deal with and need some more advice, when washing the exhaust, I noticed melted black shoe sole marks on the exhaust pipe heat shield.

Question, what is the safest way to remove these marks without scratching the chrome pipe heat shield ? Aluminum foil ? 0000 steel wool ? Goo Gone ? what works best ? Thanks to all !!

DICKW · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2014, 12:54:04 PM »

Chrome polish, if that doesn't work Oven cleaner does a hell of a job.

gadgetz · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2014, 02:58:34 PM »

I've used 0000 steel wool with WD40 to remove those marks and didn't scratch the chrome. Your results may be different so check on a small spot.

lowflight · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2014, 03:06:33 PM »

Lacquer Thinner and a rag takes it off pretty good.

PinkE · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2014, 03:23:14 PM »

Wenol Chrome polish, it's the best, it comes in 3 grades, get the red tube, you can get it on Amazon or in most auto part stores. It works on brass, Aluminum and other metals too.

Be very careful with 0000 steel wool....I would never use that.

sloride · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2014, 05:18:20 PM »

Quote from: DICKW on August 18, 2014, 12:54:04 PM

Oven cleaner does a hell of a job.

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sadunbar · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2014, 05:23:17 PM »

Quote from: DICKW on August 18, 2014, 12:54:04 PM

Chrome polish, if that doesn't work Oven cleaner does a hell of a job.

johnbv · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2014, 04:57:31 PM »

oven cleaner ?? do they still make that stuff ?? I thought everyone by now owned a self cleaning oven ??

King2013 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2014, 08:12:43 PM »

Most walmarts still carry the original easy off oven cleaner and it works 100 percent.
Spray on, leave sit a few hours wipe off.

OBB · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2014, 08:16:10 PM »

I used a Magic Eraser on mine. Did the trick real nice.

Trapperdog · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2014, 08:18:46 PM »

I seem to recall someone here using oven cleaner to clean their black engine, it wasn't so black upon completion. Be careful.
I've used aluminum foil or an old copper Penney in the past.

DICKW · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2014, 03:35:21 AM »

Quote from: trapperdog on August 20, 2014, 08:18:46 PM

I seem to recall someone here using oven cleaner to clean their black engine, it wasn't so black upon completion. Be careful.
I've used aluminum foil or an old copper Penney in the past.

To be used on chrome exhaust pipe and it works every time . Common sense needs to be used, only spray the area with boot marks and not any painted areas.

I bet he learned a valuable lesson after he did that?! Ouch

RedMoon · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2014, 10:36:25 AM »

Quote from: johnbv on August 18, 2014, 12:50:13 PM

Hello Forum Members, I successfully washed my CVO yesterday, got the seat wet, no problem at all !! Used my Stihl leaf blower (no Air Shammy to use) to help remove water, final wipe down was with several micro fiber towels, nice water mark proof shine !!!

Now, I have another issue to deal with and need some more advice, when washing the exhaust, I noticed melted black shoe sole marks on the exhaust pipe heat shield.

Question, what is the safest way to remove these marks without scratching the chrome pipe heat shield ? Aluminum foil ? 0000 steel wool ? Goo Gone ? what works best ? Thanks to all !!

Try Harley-Davidson Surface Care: Boot Mark Remover

dayne66 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2014, 10:44:18 AM »

A penny works great...older Canadian ones have a higher copper content.

kiro · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2014, 11:10:27 AM »

I've had best results with Easy Off oven cleaner and a copper pad - no marking pipes on any of my past or present scoots. I got tired of doing this nearly every time I'd ride, and installed a Brukus Boot Shield. I would recommend this and they offer a discount to forum members. No more worry or scrubbing the pipes.

imoo6170 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2014, 06:04:56 AM »

I have had good results using Harley Boot Mark Remover. Also used oven cleaner but have found the Boot Mark Remover better.

Spiderman · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2014, 06:52:10 AM »

I hope Hoist sees this thread. He had me follow him (me on his FX) down the breakdown lane for 5 miles to the Throgs Neck Bridge toll booth over glass and chunks of metal and god knows what with no issue at all When we got to his house in Queens he saw a black boot heel mark on his Pythons and went totally postal on me. LOL He was so wound up, I could not help but laugh.

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SDCVO · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2014, 01:41:20 AM »

There is a product called "Road Rub" that is like magic! Looks like a deodorant stick but have never seen or used anything that works like that.
http://www.roadrub.com

08glide · « **Reply #18 on:** September 06, 2014, 02:04:19 PM »

turtlewax chrome polish works for me. maybe a little more rubbing than some of these others. the key for me is "chrome polish". just my opinion. (ya know what they say about opinions)

Classic Beast · « **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2014, 04:42:36 AM »

depends how bad it's melted on I usually get it hot and remove the worst with a popsicle stick then use Adams chrome polish with a drill and pad if it's real bad, it comes in 2 grades, even takes the scratches out of the chrome.

Phantom309 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2014, 03:23:08 AM »

Nevrdull or lacquer thinner has worked foe me in the past.

Billy · « **Reply #21 on:** September 21, 2014, 04:05:31 PM »

Just used a a HDX magic eraser and it cleaned the boot marks right off my pipes. Billy

Rkw · « **Reply #22 on:** September 23, 2014, 06:09:04 PM »

Step 1: let your bike cool
Step 2: spray easy off onto a clean rag that won't stick to pipe
Step 3: spread the cleaner on exhaust and wait 5-10 minutes
Step 4: wet and wring a separate rag
Step 5: turn on bike and let exhaust get hot
Step 6: using wet rag start scrubbing and peel by hand or use Teflon safe spatula to peel off
Step 7: reapply easy off as in step 2 but this time don't wait-rub onto hot exhaust and keep scrubbing with wet rag--should be steaming-and use Teflon spatula if needed-use it lightly
Step 8: now that the plastic bag/boot marks are gone, rinse pipe using clean rag
Do not spray easy off on paint or directly on exhaust-use rag to wipe on!!

See photo-this plastic bag stuck to my 15 CVO SG /0 miles into owning-got 99.99% off-rest will come off shortly; my uncle followed my method hrs later and removed black boot marks from his Kawasaki pipe after months with it on it

cyco1450 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 03, 2014, 01:22:17 PM »

Quote from: SDCVO on August 31, 2014, 01:41:20 AM

There is a product called "Road Rub" that is like magic! Looks like a deodorant stick but have never seen or used anything that works like that.
http://www.roadrub.com

Road Rub is absolutely the easiest and actually works!

Rickasha · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2014, 10:56:17 AM »

Bought #0000 steel wool at Home Depot for 4 bucks. The black came off quickly with minimal rubbing and no scratching.

Spiderman · « **Reply #25 on:** October 15, 2014, 08:52:18 AM »

Quote from: Rickasha on October 05, 2014, 10:56:17 AM

Bought #0000 steel wool at Home Depot for 4 bucks. The black came off quickly with minimal rubbing and no scratching.

Combine the #0000 steel wool with NEVERDULL and it comes off even quicker.

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TXGator · « **Reply #26 on:** October 21, 2014, 09:32:54 PM »

I actually ended up using a razorblade ever so lightly to scrape it off...

T-Roy · « **Reply #27 on:** December 20, 2014, 07:29:23 PM »

Quote from: SDCVO on August 31, 2014, 01:41:20 AM

There is a product called "Road Rub" that is like magic! Looks like a deodorant stick but have never seen or used anything that works like that.
http://www.roadrub.com

Does anyone know of a place online to buy this product called road rub?

srnoyes · « **Reply #28 on:** December 20, 2014, 08:24:42 PM »

Why in the world would you have a web site advertising a product but not provide the means to purchase it!

sadunbar · « **Reply #29 on:** December 20, 2014, 08:29:31 PM »

Quote from: srnoyes on December 20, 2014, 08:24:42 PM

Why in the world would you have a web site advertising a product but not provide the means to purchase it!

You can click on the "contact us" link on their website and ask them .... oh ... wait a minute ... never mind.

SDCVO · « **Reply #30 on:** December 21, 2014, 01:45:21 AM »

Quote from: T-Roy on December 20, 2014, 07:29:23 PM

Does anyone know of a place online to buy this product called road rub?

Heres where I got it. Stuff really is magic
..http://www.indianmotorcyclecharlotte.com/catalog_product_detail.asp?cat_7301-86531-86536_product_1232826.Road_Rub_Chrome_Cleaner.htm

T-Roy · « **Reply #31 on:** December 21, 2014, 06:22:41 AM »

Quote from: SDCVO on December 21, 2014, 01:45:21 AM

Heres where I got it. Stuff really is magic
..http://www.indianmotorcyclecharlotte.com/catalog_product_detail.asp?cat_7301-86531-86536_product_1232826.Road_Rub_Chrome_Cleaner.htm

Thanks SDCVO. I did find out that is is supposed to be made by Vanlark, Inc., 3685 Lick Creek Road, Anna, Illinois. Phone (618) 833-2886. I am gonna give them a call Monday mornining to see if they have a vendor local to me and if not I will order some from the link you provided. Thanks again!!

T-Roy · « **Reply #32 on:** December 22, 2014, 09:27:20 AM »

Well I called the number that I had found for Vanlark this morning and it is disconnected and no longer in service. I will just try to get some of the road rub from the link that SDCVO provided.

SDCVO · « **Reply #33 on:** December 22, 2014, 07:46:37 PM »

After you get and try let me know what you think. I was afraid they didn't make anymore so I got 5 of them a few months ago. Seems like I am always getting cr-- on my pipes.

T-Roy · « **Reply #34 on:** December 22, 2014, 09:27:57 PM »

Quote from: SDCVO on December 22, 2014, 07:46:37 PM

After you get and try let me know what you think. I was afraid they didn't make anymore so I got 5 of them a few months ago. Seems like I am always getting cr-- on my pipes.

I sure will I ordered 3 of them this morning and got an E-Mail telling me that they shipped this afternoon.

Dr.D · « **Reply #35 on:** January 05, 2015, 03:38:41 PM »

I would not use steel wool. This type of job needs a solvent with out abrasives. So far I have been able to get my small marks off with a chrome polish but is takes a lot of work.

billkse · « **Reply #36 on:** January 10, 2015, 04:07:45 PM »

Use tar remover on the pipe cold.

T-Roy · « **Reply #37 on:** January 10, 2015, 05:24:08 PM »

Quote from: SDCVO on December 22, 2014, 07:46:37 PM

After you get and try let me know what you think. I was afraid they didn't make anymore so I got 5 of them a few months ago. Seems like I am always getting cr-- on my pipes.

Well I finally used the Road Rub and the stuff is awesome. It is like freaking magic. I am gonna have to order a few more and keep them in reserve.

CVODON · « **Reply #38 on:** February 09, 2015, 07:52:51 PM »

Tried clay bar and detailer yesterday while waiting on some other stuff. It will take the black off and makes chrome look amazingly shiny/clean. But it takes awhile. On a seperate note, clay bar will do a wonderful job cleaning and removing road stuff from plastic headlamps and makes windshield clean clean and smooth, all kinds of crap sticks to headlamps and windshield on your car/truck.

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