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    #1

    Derusting chrome exhaust

    I know this topic has probably been covered, but...
    Just picked up some old GS1000 exhausts. Has decent amounts of rust; not sure extent of pitting yet. Need suggestions on best way to derust and restore. Thanks!
    '80 GS1000ST
    '92 ZX-11
    Past rides: '79 GS1000SN, '84 GPZ900R

    http://totalrider.com/
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    #2
    Those the ones that guy had in the C list add?
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #3
      Yessir, out of Dallas. Don't want to booger 'em up any more than they are. Figured some of the pros here would have solid advice.
      '80 GS1000ST
      '92 ZX-11
      Past rides: '79 GS1000SN, '84 GPZ900R

      http://totalrider.com/

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        #4
        well pics would be good to see what were to deal with..
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #5
          whatever you do, DO NOT use a green dish scrubbie. Most rust will come off with some 000 or 0000 steel wool soaked in wd 40. Semichrome chrome polish after the heavy stuff has been dealt with.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #6
            Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
            whatever you do, DO NOT use a green dish scrubbie. Most rust will come off with some 000 or 0000 steel wool soaked in wd 40. Semichrome chrome polish after the heavy stuff has been dealt with.
            Gotcha. Thanks, Chuck. Will post before/after pics as it happens.
            '80 GS1000ST
            '92 ZX-11
            Past rides: '79 GS1000SN, '84 GPZ900R

            http://totalrider.com/

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              #7
              Spray on the wd and soak the steel wool..wd cuts the rust pretty handily.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                I used regular chrome polish rubbed in with aluminum foil on my pipes. Worked pretty good, just requires elbow grease as I suspect most methods would.
                82 GS1100E
                five asses because it's far superior to having just four!
                Yes, I watched too much South Park!

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                  #9
                  No aluminum foil. It scratches the chrome.

                  Chrome cleaner on a cotton cloth, and mucho elbow grease.
                  Ed

                  To measure is to know.

                  Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                  Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                  Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                  KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                    #10
                    I use a product called ZUD, it's similiar to Comet only it has oxaylic acid in it. Get some 0000 steel wool, wet it and sprinkle on some ZUD and go to town. It works a bit better if you let it sit for a few minutes before some light scrubbing. I've done two exhausts in this manner and it's a bit surprising how well it works.
                    Larry D
                    1980 GS450S
                    1981 GS450S
                    2003 Heritage Softtail

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                      #11
                      Perfect timing on this thread. Mucho thanks!

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                        #12
                        If you use a cleanser like Zud or Comet or Bbar Keepers Friends..try it on a place that will not show on the bike. Be sure the abrasive doesntb scratch.
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                          No aluminum foil. It scratches the chrome.

                          Chrome cleaner on a cotton cloth, and mucho elbow grease.

                          Originally posted by chuck hahn
                          whatever you do, DO NOT use a green dish scrubbie. Most rust will come off with some 000 or 0000 steel wool soaked in wd 40. Semichrome chrome polish after the heavy stuff has been dealt with.

                          and steel wool doesn't scratch it???? I believe aluminum is the lesser of 2 evils as it's much softer than steel

                          My pipes were so bad that just a cloth wasn't cutting it!
                          82 GS1100E
                          five asses because it's far superior to having just four!
                          Yes, I watched too much South Park!

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by 5azzmonkey View Post
                            and steel wool doesn't scratch it???? I believe aluminum is the lesser of 2 evils as it's much softer than steel

                            My pipes were so bad that just a cloth wasn't cutting it!
                            Do what you must, but on otherwise bright chrome aluminum foil will dull the finish.
                            Ed

                            To measure is to know.

                            Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                            Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                            Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                            KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                              #15
                              No steel wool WILL NOT SCRATCH CHROME OR DULL IT..Your foil will.
                              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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