Topic: Shoe Rubber on Exhaust (Read 18744 times)

wam59 · « **on:** February 17, 2009, 06:25:56 AM »

Had new passenger step on hot exhaust, any ideas on best way to remove and shine would be appreciated!

Mike

LarryB · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:33:06 AM »

Remove the Passenger?

LarryB · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:34:30 AM »

read all this
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=2529.0

Black Diamond · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:57:06 AM »

Quote from: wam59 on February 17, 2009, 06:25:56 AM

Had new passenger step on hot exhaust, any ideas on best way to remove and shine would be appreciated!

Mike

Never dull does it for me. Doesn't harm the chrome!

JW

07street · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:21:52 PM »

Easy-off oven cleaner
warm up the pipes and it works great
then use the never dull when the pipes cool off

Screamin · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:29:13 PM »

Quote from: 07street on February 18, 2009, 09:21:52 PM

Easy-off oven cleaner
warm up the pipes and it works great
then use the never dull when the pipes cool off

But, DON'T get the Easy-off overspray on anything else. Spray the rag.

RickC · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:31:41 PM »

Quote from: 07street on February 18, 2009, 09:21:52 PM

Easy-off oven cleaner
warm up the pipes and it works great
then use the never dull when the pipes cool off

Cobra recommends EZ-Off Cold over cleaner for this. No need to heat up the pipes. Spray it on the cold pipes (watch out for overspray), leave it over night and in the morning, just wipe it clean. I've not had a need to try it, but they swear it works beautifully.

Bubba · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:46:37 PM »

Quote from: LarryB on February 17, 2009, 06:33:06 AM

Remove the Passenger?

hey Larry I'd do that but its hard to remove your wife if you catch my drift.....

Because like they say if the Pizza Killer ain't happy NO BODY'S HAPPY!

Good Luck,

~bubba~

LarryB · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2009, 06:07:42 AM »

Im with you on this, but since my wife rides here own its not an issue. But i better not have any gooo on my pipes. mmm, that sounded odd, goo on my pipes, ya right, we dont want to come home with that.
and since this thread started with the phrase New Passenger, sounded a bit generic, a bit, "I picked up this chick at the bar and she said she has ridden alot and then she melted her Walmart boots all over my pipes"

Garznhogs · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2009, 06:35:43 PM »

My wife uses the pipes on her RK as a heel rest. I swear she does. I discovered that using a 'liquid sandpaper' product, which probably contains every evil chemical known to man, works good. Cold or cool pipes are best so the stuff doesn't evaporate so fast. I put it on a rag and rub lightly. Or, if there's a nice build up from several weeks, soak the rag and lay it on the rubber/plastic/whatever for a few minutes. Always works. Then, apply polish and wax of your choice.
I used to heat it up with the Mapp gas torch and work it off with a piece of wood, but I got burned fingers too many times. I'm thinking about wrapping her pipes. Or her feet. Or rapping her head. But, I love her and I'll keep cleaning her pipes.

edit: KEEP FLAMES AWAY WHEN USING, AND DON'T USE IN A CLOSED ROOM! You has been warned.

fourstar · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2009, 01:25:20 AM »

Said it on the other thread but it works so well I have to repeat it here: Rowenta Iron Cleaner (for cleaning clothes iron.) Easy to use; works fantastic; non-caustic, non-abrasive, don't have to sweat overspray.

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2009, 08:04:31 AM »

A good quality bug & tar remover does the trick for me.

DakotaZeb · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:42:31 PM »

I spray some WD-40 on some very fine OOO steel wool. Takes it right off and doesn't scratch the pipe.

nav_vet · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2009, 12:47:28 AM »

I had the same problem i used a fine steel wool, it works and does not damage the crhome.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:48:38 AM »

Quote from: Garznhogs on February 19, 2009, 06:35:43 PM

My wife uses the pipes on her RK as a heel rest. I swear she does. I discovered that using a 'liquid sandpaper' product, which probably contains every evil chemical known to man, works good. Cold or cool pipes are best so the stuff doesn't evaporate so fast. I put it on a rag and rub lightly. Or, if there's a nice build up from several weeks, soak the rag and lay it on the rubber/plastic/whatever for a few minutes. Always works. Then, apply polish and wax of your choice.
I used to heat it up with the Mapp gas torch and work it off with a piece of wood, but I got burned fingers too many times. I'm thinking about wrapping her pipes. Or her feet. Or rapping her head. But, I love her and I'll keep cleaning her pipes.

edit: KEEP FLAMES AWAY WHEN USING, AND DON'T USE IN A CLOSED ROOM! You has been warned.

Maybe you could get her some of those floorboard heel guards. Something like these http://heelguard.com/ Save yourself some work.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:50:28 AM »

Quote from: fourstar on February 20, 2009, 01:25:20 AM

Said it on the other thread but it works so well I have to repeat it here: Rowenta Iron Cleaner (for cleaning clothes iron.) Easy to use; works fantastic; non-caustic, non-abrasive, don't have to sweat overspray.

I saw your other post somewhere, and apparently I didn't figure out what you were responding to and I couldn't figure out why someone was posting how to clean an iron. Now I know why you were posting this info.

LarryB · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2009, 09:24:59 AM »

did someone say retired iron?
this is my beast.

Iglide · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2009, 12:57:45 AM »

Quote from: 07street on February 18, 2009, 09:21:52 PM

Easy-off oven cleaner
warm up the pipes and it works great
then use the never dull when the pipes cool off

Used the Easy-off per your recommendations, and it worked great !!

Thanks !!

sehawg110 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2009, 02:24:42 PM »

I use a product sold at my HD dealer, a product called Colonel Brassy. Cleans even the worse baked on rubber with ease.

Gadget · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2009, 01:01:38 AM »

I've used "Goof- Off" many times and haven't seen any damage yet. It will dissolve the rubber from the shoes. I usually follow with some wax or chrome polish.
In my case, I'm the Goof who can't keep his boots off of the chrome.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2009, 02:42:01 AM »

Quote from: Gadget on March 20, 2009, 01:01:38 AM

I've used "Goof- Off" many times and haven't seen any damage yet. It will dissolve the rubber from the shoes. I usually follow with some wax or chrome polish.
In my case, I'm the Goof who can't keep his boots off of the chrome.

Not sure what bike you have, since you haven't completed that part of your profile, but if you have a touring model, get the floorboard extensions from www.harleygoodies.com/hdf. They move your floorboards outward 1". They are much more comfortable and I haven't touched my pipes with my boots since I installed them.

Welcome to the board. You should complete items like where you are from and what bike you ride on your profile. It will help tremendously with answering questions for you. There are tons of knowledgeable people on here, as well as some quite entertaining posts. Definitely good people on here.

JohnT. · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2009, 12:27:31 PM »

I second the Colonel Brassy.. Works great..

sleepybare · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2009, 06:16:09 PM »

I use EZ-Off Oven Cleaner Cold on mine. Spray it on a rag, wipe it on the pipe, let it sit over night and just wipe it clean in the morning. No muss no fuss

slorider · « **Reply #23 on:** March 27, 2009, 09:45:59 AM »

I hate to let my secret out but it works well,, I use a little wd40 or goo-off and rob one of my wife's scraper razor blades that uses to clean the cook top with and lay the razor blade close to flat and remove the boot/heel mark. Its just too easy done it on 7 or 8 bikes and never had any issues. The wd-40 is just used as a lubricant Try it and let me know what you think. JT

Boatman · « **Reply #24 on:** March 27, 2009, 10:41:27 AM »

My local dealer sells a product called "road rash" or something like that. It is like a small deodarant stick. Rub on and wipe off. Works great.

gg · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2009, 09:17:23 AM »

Will the products work to remove road tar that has dried and hardened onto the pipes or shields? Thanks

sturbee · « **Reply #26 on:** April 01, 2009, 12:54:43 PM »

Get this http://www.vanlark.com/ "Road Rub", I have used EZ Off oven cleaner, razor blades, and other liquids. I now only use "road rub". Problem is your dealer will have to carry this item

syclone · « **Reply #27 on:** April 03, 2009, 03:57:43 PM »

Brake cleaner takes to stuff right off, and it will not hurt paint or chrome.

Boatman · « **Reply #28 on:** April 03, 2009, 09:00:44 PM »

Quote from: sturbee on April 01, 2009, 12:54:43 PM

"Road Rub"

This is the deodorant stick that I use. Rub on/wipe off. That easy. No rubbing pressure at all. I use to use brake clean but you always had to rewax the area.

cballweg · « **Reply #29 on:** June 06, 2009, 06:52:32 PM »

Local Dealer says Easy Off oven cleaner. Had heard same from others.

Jbbrown73 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 08, 2009, 09:31:20 AM »

I use steel wool on the chrome heat guards to get the shoe goo off. Only use the super fine stuff, I believe it's 000 or 0000. It actually really polishes up the chrome. It sounds crazy, but works very well.

LarryB · « **Reply #31 on:** June 08, 2009, 06:59:40 PM »

Quote from: Jbbrown73 on June 08, 2009, 09:31:20 AM

I use steel wool on the chrome heat guards to get the shoe goo off. Only use the super fine stuff, I believe it's 000 or 0000. It actually really polishes up the chrome. It sounds crazy, but works very well.

keepin your heal off the pipe works good too, where is carterville?

Jbbrown73 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 09, 2009, 10:06:27 AM »

Quote from: LarryB on June 08, 2009, 06:59:40 PM

keepin your heal off the pipe works good too, where is carterville?

Carterville is right between Marion and Carbondale. We are about 50 miles from KY and MO. I see you're in Franklin TN, very nice place there. I'm about 3 hours from you.

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #33 on:** June 09, 2009, 11:47:04 AM »

The steel in the steel wool is harder than the chrome. That's why you need to use very fine steel wool so to polish the chrome not "sand" it. For boot marks try using some cleaner / polish or detailing spray. Rub with some crumpled up aluminum foil which is not harder that the chrome. Great result and no scratching the chrome.

LarryB · « **Reply #34 on:** June 09, 2009, 12:54:02 PM »

Quote from: Jbbrown73 on June 09, 2009, 10:06:27 AM

Carterville is right between Marion and Carbondale. We are about 50 miles from KY and MO. I see you're in Franklin TN, very nice place there. I'm about 3 hours from you.

I travel that way often as my original home is in Chicago. Maybe a Paduca KY lunch GTG

16HD117 · « **Reply #35 on:** June 09, 2009, 01:42:39 PM »

A single edge razor blade held at a 30 degree (or less) angle works great. Will not scratch your pipes!

fatboy se · « **Reply #36 on:** June 12, 2009, 08:55:55 PM »

keep the road rub in the bag, works great I want it off now, no need to cook it any longer it's done

RedDevil · « **Reply #37 on:** June 15, 2009, 10:52:42 AM »

I'm not selling this stuff, but if you want, IMHO, the best for removing boot rubber, micro fiber rag (don't ask), tar, and just plain old bluing, get Blue Job. Guaranteed not to scratch or damage your chrome and it's great. I've gotten a lot of "crap" off of my pipes with this stuff and it leaves the chrome with a brilliant finish. A little pricey, but great stuff.

bbrown · « **Reply #38 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:13:22 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on June 15, 2009, 10:52:42 AM

I'm not selling this stuff, but if you want, IMHO, the best for removing boot rubber, micro fiber rag (don't ask), tar, and just plain old bluing, get Blue Job. Guaranteed not to scratch or damage your chrome and it's great. I've gotten a lot of "crap" off of my pipes with this stuff and it leaves the chrome with a brilliant finish. A little pricey, but great stuff.

Where can you buy it.

RedDevil · « **Reply #39 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:18:02 PM »

I got it at my local dealer, but you can click on the Blue Job link in my previous post and that will take you to the site and you can order there.

Sinker · « **Reply #40 on:** July 12, 2009, 09:20:13 PM »

Go and ride it for about 30 miles with the rubber on the pipe. A lot will burn off, the rest will come off with some chrome polish and elbow grease.

Sinker

bandit · « **Reply #41 on:** July 13, 2009, 05:08:13 AM »

Get the pipe hot, take a clean towel and put into gasoline.
Then you can rubb it of. if its' a big piece of rubber, it will
take a little more time. At the end (pipe cold) use chrome polish.

regards, Bandit

LarryB · « **Reply #42 on:** July 13, 2009, 07:31:04 AM »

Quote from: bandit on July 13, 2009, 05:08:13 AM

Get the pipe hot, take a clean towel and put into gasoline.
Then you can rubb it of. if its' a big piece of rubber, it will
take a little more time. At the end (pipe cold) use chrome polish.

regards, Bandit

DO NOT,, I repeat, DO NOT use gasoline, way too volatile, too many other things out there that work.

sportygordy · « **Reply #43 on:** July 13, 2009, 10:36:42 AM »

you guys need to scrap every idea posted here with the exception of the Oven Cleaner suggestions. TRY IT... $:-\$ It really does work. spray it directrely on the boot marks, and even micro fiber towel marks, (i have my own story on that one too, isn't it amazing how fast one disappears on a hot exhaust

) let it soak in a few hours and simply wipe away.. It's that easy. BUT,, let it soak into the marks/stain, otherwise no results.

kykerj · « **Reply #44 on:** July 21, 2009, 11:07:19 AM »

The best thing I have ever used is simply Bon-Ami its just like ajax or comet. On cold pipes simply take a wash cloth or rag and dampen then sprinkle just a small amout of powder on the rag and it will wipe right off. I have done this for years and it WILL NOT scratch pipes!!!!

DICKW · « **Reply #45 on:** July 21, 2009, 11:13:37 AM »

Oven cleaner, just be careful....only spray on pipe if you get it anywhere else it will work on that too. Even if you didn't want it to.

miker · « **Reply #46 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:35:23 PM »

Spray on rag away from anything you dont want boogered up then dab onto boot schmear..Do not spray right onto the area unless you dont GAS.

bbrown · « **Reply #47 on:** July 21, 2009, 02:23:24 PM »

Quote from: miker on July 21, 2009, 01:35:23 PM

Spray on rag away from anything you dont want boogered up then dab onto boot schmear..Do not spray right onto the area unless you dont GAS.

This is great advice do not spray directly on the pipes even a little overspray can cause big problems

LarryB · « **Reply #48 on:** July 21, 2009, 04:59:04 PM »

oh great, now you tell me.

treeman · « **Reply #49 on:** August 30, 2009, 09:23:54 PM »

I have heard a lot of products on this thread that work! But I don't want to carry a can of w-d 40 or brake cleaner on a road trip.
Most all of us carry some type of detailer, and whether its shoe rubber, Or something kicked-up off the road; Tar, Plastic etc. I carry a small piece of aluminum foil, it doesn't seem to blemish the chrome, if used with a lubricant (a detailer) crumple it up, spray detailer and rub till it comes off.

RedDevil · « **Reply #50 on:** September 05, 2009, 12:19:50 PM »

I keep telling you guys, there's nothing better for anything on your pipes than:

BLUE JOB

Hoist! · « **Reply #51 on:** September 05, 2009, 06:04:21 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on September 05, 2009, 12:19:50 PM

I keep telling you guys, there's nothing better for anything on your pipes than:

BLUE JOB

That's the chit she used on my chrome today Charlie! GREAT STUFF!

Hoist!

LarryB · « **Reply #52 on:** September 06, 2009, 07:40:15 AM »

Quote from: RedDevil on September 05, 2009, 12:19:50 PM

I keep telling you guys, there's nothing better for anything on your pipes than:

BLUE JOB

Do Not use is on Rineharts. their chrome is too thin, do not use much of anthing on rineharts

911Hawk · « **Reply #53 on:** September 11, 2009, 06:20:36 PM »

Never Dull works great with no damage to chrome.

bandit · « **Reply #54 on:** October 05, 2009, 02:21:07 PM »

Quote from: sportygordy on July 13, 2009, 10:36:42 AM

you guys need to scrap every idea posted here with the exception of the Oven Cleaner suggestions. TRY IT... $:-\$ It really does work. spray it directrely on the boot marks, and even micro fiber towel marks, (i have my own story on that one too, isn't it amazing how fast one disappears on a hot exhaust ) let it soak in a few hours and simply wipe away.. It's that easy. BUT,, let it soak into the marks/stain, otherwise no results.

Tried it today, at lunchtime I sprayed the boot marks after work I removed
nearly all of it. Sprayed it again and I'm sure tomorrow morning it will all come
off. Good Tip!!!

Bandit

DICKW · « **Reply #55 on:** October 05, 2009, 02:25:01 PM »

Quote from: bandit on October 05, 2009, 02:21:07 PM

Tried it today, at lunchtime I sprayed the boot marks after work I removed
nearly all of it. Sprayed it again and I'm sure tomorrow morning it will all come
off. Good Tip!!!

Bandit

Now keep them boots off the exhaust......exhaust is only for dirt and dust.

kykerj · « **Reply #56 on:** October 05, 2009, 02:26:23 PM »

Quote from: bandit on October 05, 2009, 02:21:07 PM

Tried it today, at lunchtime I sprayed the boot marks after work I removed
nearly all of it. Sprayed it again and I'm sure tomorrow morning it will all come
off. Good Tip!!!

Bandit

If you use Bon Ami you don't have to wait and it does not have to be hot its instant..........

Talon · « **Reply #57 on:** October 05, 2009, 03:46:06 PM »

Buddy of mine picked up something at a rally, looked like a small deodorant stick. He said it takes the marks right off, no harm to the Finnish. I'll find out the name and post it later.

Craig

bandit · « **Reply #58 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:16:24 AM »

Quote from: DICKW on October 05, 2009, 02:25:01 PM

Now keep them boots off the exhaust......exhaust is only for dirt and dust.

No boots, the trousers touched where front and back exhaust come together. I think
if i put the bike on the sidestand it happened.

Bandit

miker · « **Reply #59 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:07:26 AM »

Or just consider them beauty marks and get over it...cleaning takes too much time away from goofing off.

Talon · « **Reply #60 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:08:15 PM »

The stuff I was talking about before is called Road Rub. I haven't tried it yet, nothing to clean off at this time. My buddy says it's great stuff, he has used it a few times, no damage to the chrome, I looked, couldn't see where he had used it even when he pointed out the area.

http://www.vanlark.com/

Craig

Cvostu · « **Reply #61 on:** October 06, 2009, 10:30:29 PM »

I have the heel guard for me,,, It's those darn passenger boots that get on my pipes.

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