Blue Job? Stain-Magic?

[growler]

My headers are nasty, and I'd like to clean them up.

Any recommendations? Just pick up some Blue Job? Autosol? Stain-Magic?

 

[Guest]

I would start with the finest steel wool, "0000", then move to Autosol, should clean up nicely. Some soap and water would probably do wonders too

 

[growler]

I haven't posted a recent photo, but I did scrub everything while I cleaned engine.

Are you saying to start with 0000 steel wool dry? Good, I have plenty laying around.

I would start with the finest steel wool, "0000", then move to Autosol, should clean up nicely. Some soap and water would probably do wonders too

 

[BigD_83]

I would start with the finest steel wool, "0000", then move to Autosol, should clean up nicely. Some soap and water would probably do wonders too

...and then figure out where all the oil is coming from.

I keep moving the car out of the garage figuring I'll clean up the 650, but I never seem to get around to it.

 

[Guest]

Dry or wet, just do a tiny little spot in an obscure area first to make sure it doesn't make any markings on you exhaust. It usually doesn't with the exception of the mufflers where I've seen it on occasion make marks that won't come out. The header chrome is pretty darn tough.

 

[growler]

the oil leaks have already been fixed. this is just the only photo i had to show the dirty headers.

...and then figure out where all the oil is coming from.

I keep moving the car out of the garage figuring I'll clean up the 650, but I never seem to get around to it.

 

[nvr2old]

SOS brand steel wool pads, specifically..are great for cleaning up chrome. They're soft enough not to scratch chrome. Lots of soap and water.

 

[eil]

0000 steel wool did wonders on my rusted-up L model. You definitely want to wheel the bike outside when you do it, unless you like having loads of fine steel hairs everywhere in your garage for the next few months. Ask me how I know.

 

[growler]

Just made the connection with you and your youtube channel. I've watched a couple of your videos. Nice to meet cha!

Steel wool, soap and water it is. Followed by some autosol. Thanks guys.

0000 steel wool did wonders on my rusted-up L model. You definitely want to wheel the bike outside when you do it, unless you like having loads of fine steel hairs everywhere in your garage for the next few months. Ask me how I know.

 

[growler]

Update on my pipes.

I used aluminum foil and water, and a lot of elbow grease. Followed up by Autosol.

My hands hurt.

 

[BigD_83]

Looks great. That's proof of the technique. Thanks for posting your results

 

[alke46]

Man, that looks great. Good to get results like you want. Did you say aluminum foil?????? How to you use it? wadded up with soap and water?

 

[posplayr]

Never heard about this till Trevor mentioned it and now Growler. Reviews sound like it works well.

http://www.amazon.com/Autosol-Chrome-Metal-Polish-100G/dp/B002J98JSU

I tend to buff things as it smoothes the surfaces (even bright chrome) reducing the chance for rust to form.

 

[Ecklund]

Wow, remarkable results.

the only problem with this is that it makes the pipes look so good the engine covers now need a polish. Nice chrome and polished covers look good with that black motor.

 

[growler]

Thanks everyone. I'll be removing the entire exhaust after riding season is over and give it a full clean and polish. You can see up by the exhaust clamps where I didn't clean and polish thoroughly. Might try to get up there with a toothbrush.

Engine covers are on the list. I'll get to them Ecklund. Hah.

Posplayer, I saw the Autosol being used by a guy I subscribe to on Youtube. Shipped it was about 18-19 dollars. I got mine via ebay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajqNR6hTSwE

 

[growler]

Filled up a little tupperware thing with some water, folded some foil up like the size of a dishwashing sponge, and went to town. Once the foil got black and gross I tossed it and used a new piece. Word of warning, do this with some gloves on. My scrubbing hand got gray and black goop on it that didn't easily wash off. (even with my Goop cleaner)

Man, that looks great. Good to get results like you want. Did you say aluminum foil?????? How to you use it? wadded up with soap and water?

 

[Guest]

Fantastic results!! that doesn't even look like the same bike, fantastic work. I've never had good results with tinfoil but after seeing yours I'm definitely going to give it another try.

 

[growler]

Here's another "before" pic. With "after" for a better comparison.