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Scorched heat shields cleaning
« on: March 10, 2025, 02:36:07 AM »

Hello

I was looking through the forum and the web and didn't find a clear answer. What can be used safely to clean off the burned boot marks from scorched heat shield?
 
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2025, 04:54:22 AM »

I melted the leg of a pair of sweat pants on my 73 FL.  EZ Off oven cleaner took it off the pipe.  Long time ago so I forget the method.  I know that there are threads on it somewhere.
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2025, 04:56:19 AM »

I know this method but this is not chrome "chrome" but scorched chrome. I don't want to damage the looks.
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2025, 07:17:53 AM »

WD 40 and lots of elbow grease.  I used Nevr Dull on Chrome and it worked very well, but I cant say if it would do any damage to scorched chrome or not, but I know WD wont damage it.
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2025, 10:25:49 AM »

I have actually heated my pipes up a bit, which helps loosen the marks, then used turtle wax chrome cleaner and never dull.
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2025, 08:47:53 AM »

Is this the same as 2019 “smoked satin chrome”?
If so, it’s very soft, do not use any abrasive products. Turtlewax will scratch it. Don’t ask how I know!

I use a bug and tar remover wax that seems to work ok…

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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2025, 04:55:11 PM »

I've asked my local hd dealer and they told me to use an iron cleaning stick (cost of 2$). I will try it next week and give you a feedback 
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2025, 01:40:42 PM »

Looking forward to your response.

Good luck with it.
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2025, 01:30:49 PM »

I confirm that this method works perfectly.
I used this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLEANER-DESIGNED-REMOVING-BURNINGS-TECHNICQLL/dp/B00SHD095S
You need to heat up the shields and rub this stick. It will melt and dissolve the burned marks. Wipe with clean cotton cloth and enjoy clean shield.
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2025, 02:33:55 PM »

Thanks!

I'll give it a try.
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2025, 05:39:13 PM »

You can try taking the shields off, spraying them with oven cleaner and putting them in the oven. 
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Re: Scorched heat shields cleaning
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2025, 07:32:54 AM »

You can try taking the shields off, spraying them with oven cleaner and putting them in the oven.

I've heard of this method however the iron cleaning stick doesn't require taking those shields off and works fantastic.
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