Cleaning pipes

[Misssppelllleddd]

Whats a good way to clean Pro-Circuit Platinum pipes? Mine are old and either they need to be re-dipped or really scrubbed down. They have a few burn marks from my mx boots and some speckles for rust here and there. I don't think they are chrome so would steel wool work?

[TwistedSheeRida]

I just use CLR lime and rust remover spray on let sit then wipe off. You can wipe off with some steel wool too if you want. The CLR wont dull the chrome either

[Bill]

Mothers chrome polish and fine steel wool works good for me.

[Misssppelllleddd]

I just use CLR lime and rust remover spray on let sit then wipe off. You can wipe off with some steel wool too if you want. The CLR wont dull the chrome either

 

 

Mothers chrome polish and fine steel wool works good for me.

 

 

Is it really chrome on Pro-Circuit Platinum pipes though? I really can't tell!

[banshee#44]

i thought pro circuit platniums were nickle plated :geek: how is the low end on your banshee with those pro circuits ??? sorry for stealing your thread im just wondering.

Edited June 8, 2009 by banshee#44

[sheerider1026]

that bike has piss poor low end.. HAHA just kiddin tyler.. that thing has some MAD lowend power.. i rode it at haspin.. i also think they are nickel plated.. not sure on what to recomend to clean them up though..

[T_Shee]

i like mothers liquid polish and 800 grit sandpaper. then once you get the dirty stuff off use the mothers power ball with the polish. i think youll be surprised how good it turns out

[dajogejr]

Damn...

I saw the post topic an expected to see pictures of my ex-girlfriend in here...that little slut.

 

(Or Firehead)

 

:biggrin:

[Huey73]

I thought t304 was stainless steel. that's what mine say and I used miriatic acid and s.o.s pads, then polished with "blue magic" polish. mine were pitted rusted and had burnt nylon on them. Spent about 4 hours on them and they came out pretty good. Going to do them again this winter.

[Building my First]

http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=115891

 

Another good idea.

[madjimmax]

Blue Magic metal polish just follow directions I used it on my pipes and rims both which looked like crap before rims had no shine before and pipes had tiny rust spots and they where very dull no shine and I think they turned pretty good compared to what they did look like. Any auto parts store or even Walmart

[matt350]

i just got done cleaning mine here are some piccs

 

i used wd40 and a some steel wool worked good

and a sos pad

 

 

 

hope it helps mine tun=rned out good, oh on the really tough rust i hit that with a brush wheel.

 

-matt

[INFINITIED]

hey matt , i am sending you my pipes --- lol good job, looks good !!!

[dajogejr]

The problem with that is now they went from Chrome to looking like stainless steel, and they're not shiny.

 

The key is to get off the rust but leave the chrome shiny/gleaming still.

 

I've had the best luck with WD50, a very, very fine scotchbrite pad and some NeverDull to polish them up.

 

Neverdull is wadding in a can and I swear that can will last forever!

[GrMeyer]

I just use acid from pools...using a 1part acid and 2 parts water... have running water and gloves and out side. put a little of some dish soap in it and swish it around... get an old rag like a sock. start on one pipe and it should start bubbling. let it sit for around 30 and rub with sock. wash off with fresh running water. Keeps my pipes like new. Oh and dont huff the vapors from the acid. you dont have to have a mask but just keep up wind and not standing over it while you work

Edited June 10, 2009 by GrMeyer