I have a 2006 Ducati 749D and would like to get the visible pipes nice and shiny. Basic metal with no real dirty or bad spots. I was thinking of using cymbal cleaner on them but I figured I'd check here. Mike
Chrome Exhaust Using chrome cleaner will remove the dulling that a car wash concentrate can’t. Apply a chrome cleaner (Semichrome or Mother’s Mag and Aluminium Polish) to a cool, dry exhaust, do not let the cleaner dry on the surface, for stubborn stains use #0000 synthetic steel wool and the metal polish. To clean exhaust piping use a polishing powder (Blue Coral Blue Buster) to remove ‘blue’ from exhaust pipes wet towel and polish, it will not scratch chrome, can also be used on brass and stainless steel. Clean exhaust piping with Luster Strips. Protect the exhaust with a polymer (Zoopseal) sealant (See also Chrome / Stainless Steel Exhaust) Recommended products- a) Cleaning- any uncoated, non-ferrous metal surface – brass, gold, silver, aluminium, magnesium, pewter, chrome, sterling, copper, stainless steel – can be brought to a brilliant shine using Simichrome. b) Protection - Zoopseal protects unfinished, brushed or polished steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminium and chrome parts from oxidation and eliminates the need for repeat polishing and extensive cleaning Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips / Pipes: To clean exhaust piping use a polishing powder (Blue Coral Blue Buster or Blu-Job) to remove ‘blue’ from exhaust pipes wet towel and polish, it will not scratch chrome, can also be used on brass and stainless steel. For exhaust pipe polishing -use a strip impregnated with a metal polish (Luster Strips) (See also Chrome / Stainless Steel Exhaust) protect the exhaust components with a polymer sealant (ZoopSeal) Information resource- 1. Caswell Plating website- http:// Caswell Inc. Metal Finishing Forums 2. Metal Polishing Secrets - Metal Polishing Secrets 3. Polishing Various Metal Surfaces - http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/detailing-school/17001-polishing-various-metal-surfaces.htm An extract from one of a series of unbiased Detailing Technical Papers, a library of educational materials that has become the #1 reference for car care on the Internet Chances are you'll learn something about detailing if you read any of these; although these articles will not improve your detailing skills, lead to a successful business or change your life. Applying what you learn from it, however, will. That's where your commitment comes in - you need to make a commitment to yourself right now that you will take action on what you learn. © TOGWT ™ Ltd Copyright 2002-2010, all rights reserved
Use #0000 steel wool and lgo ocer the exhaust, then a mothers powelball and meeg m105, followed by meg hot shine chrome polish
I would advise caution if using steel wool on chrome as it can result in fine scratches that require an abrasive polish to remove, resulting in a thinning of the plating
I would concur. The chrome plating is extremely thin and it doesn't take alot to remove it. Even Autosol can scratch chrome as its very abrasive. If the pipes aren't really dirty, try P21S polishing soap and seal with Blackfire All Metal Sealant.
Metal Surface Polishing It is important to be able to recognise the different metal finishes used as some OEM use different materials (stainless steel, polished chrome and etc) before choosing a product to clean or polish any metal surface you must be certain of the material used, as the correct care product requirements are vastly different. If in doubt as to the material used consult the manufacturer Anhydrous Chemicals Polishing with correctly formulated products will increase the life span of the metal, whereas the use of ammonia and anhydrous products has been proven to do the opposite. Anhydrous chemicals will dissolve Zinc, a major component of brass, and nearly always present on aluminium castings. Zinc is also often used to stop steel from corroding. Anhydrous chemicals can destroy these materials. A few manufacturers use mild acids instead of ammoniates or anhydrous. These acids etch the surface to remove oxidation, which will also damage the metal. Check the products MSDS before using See also http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/detailing-school/17002-polishing-various-metal-surfaces.htm
Its not chrome but your basic steel. I've also heard of soaking it in oven cleaned and then rinsing. Since this is mostly hidden behind fairings I'd rather not spend a whole lot of time on it. Something simple would be better.
