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[HarleyGirl]

My boot heel must have hit my hot pipes and now I have a black mark on my pipe.  I was wondering it anyone new how to get this off with out scratching.  I asked a few people and they told me it wouldn't come off.  I am hoping someone will no what to do.

[WFP]

easyoff oven cleaner

[fxdjerry]

In the past I have used a propane torch to melt the plastic  and gingerly wipe with a soft rag. Now I use one of those Kuryakyn guards that bolts to the floorboard and keeps boot from hitting the pipe. Had quite a few boots that had the heels modified by accident.

Jerry

[Twolanerider]

The melted boot is pretty brittle.  I have good luck with a razor blade.  The chrome is hard enough the blade isn't really a threat.

[RedFXR2]

I've successfully used superfine (0000) steel wool in the past.  Gently rub it (when cool) and it won't damage the chrome at all.  In extreme cases where there's hunks of burned-on plastic or rubber, you should first carefully trim off the big pieces with a razor blade.  I've also found that some WD-40 on the steel wool helps some, too.

When the heel stuff's gone, use some chrome polish over the affected area and you're done.

[tony1968]

Leave em on there!! shows your riding....

[LETS_ROLL]

easyoff oven cleaner

Ditto for the oven cleaner.  I spary it on leave it for a while then wipe off.  Might have to do it a couple of times.  (Watch the over spay), Let's Roll

[Fired00d]

Try some Mothers Chrome Polish (other chrome polish/cleaners may work also). I have used it before to remove boot scuffs on my pipes with success. Make sure pipes are cool to the touch and use a soft polishing cloth to apply and remove polish. Good luck.

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Fired00d
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[MAVERICK]

Good enough reason to change to some aftermarket pipes!  [smiley=confused5.gif] [smiley=nixweiss.gif]
But if you dont feel like spending the money go down to your local hardware store and get some 0000 steel wool. It will take the black off the chrome without scratching it.

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[HARLEYBILL]

I USE A LITTLE OF ALL THE SUGGESTIONS.
SOAK WITH DUPONT CHROME POLISH AND USE A FRESH SHARP RAZOR BLADE. I'VE FOUND OUT FROM PAST EXPERIENCE THAT A USED DULL BLADE WILL LEAVE MINUTE MARKS IN THE CHROME THAT WILL SHOW UP UNDER DIRECT LIGHT. HAD RAIN SUIT
PANTS(TOO BIG) MELT DOWN ON HEADER PIPE AND THE OVEN CLEANER COULDN'T CUT IT.

[110tHunDer]

On a new bike you will get particles of the rubber belt that get melted on the pipes during break-in.  To get that off, I have used the 0000 steel wool method (along with a heat gun to soften the gunk up) and I ended up with very, very fine scratches as well.  Not bad, but like HARLEYBILL says, it does show up in the right light.  I think I will try the oven cleaner route the next time.  I have heard a bunch of folks now say that it works like a charm.

[BLM777]

On a new bike you will get particles of the rubber belt that get melted on the pipes during break-in.

[110tHunDer]

BLM, you're saying that process will take the scratches out of the chrome, or are you saying to do that to get the boot marks off, or both?

[BLM777]

BLM, you're saying that process will take the scratches out of the chrome, or are you saying to do that to get the boot marks off, or both?

Boot marks, tar, melted rainsuits etc.  Only thing I use for chrome scratches is Mothers, a soft flannel cloth and verrry light  buffing.

[16HD117]

The melted boot is pretty brittle.