Melted Microfibre cloth.

[BugsyB]

I started my old BSA yesterday, as there's little else to do at present. All went well until I let a microfibre cloth touch a very hot chrome exhaust. The result is a mess. Looking on the 'net there's a variety of solutions, ranging from wire wool (Eh!?!) to oven cleaner or vinegar. Some recommend heating it back up and wiping with a pure cotton cloth. I just wondered if anyone out there has successfully dealt with this, without damage to the metalwork. Thanks

[WR6133]

I melt my boot on my Enfield exhaust everytime i ride it :(

My method is warm it up again , not super hot and then go at it with an oily cotton rag. Method 2 if cold is one of those non scratch scourers soaked in oil but that takes more effort.

[BB]

Oops, no idea as I've never done it (so far fingers crossed)

[Badger-Roy]

I melted my jacket on my guzzi exhaust, a rag soaked in WD40 while it was still hot whipped it of no problems.

[Last Train]

I had a plastic carrier bag wrap itself around my exhaust header years ago.
It was a windy day and had just blown across the road in front of me.
I took a bit of shifting, I think I just hacked it off with a screwdriver in the end :rolleyes:

I don't recommend that solution for you Bugsy.
There are far better methods listed above. ;)

[BugsyB]

Thanks for all the suggestions. The bike's a minter so I don't want to mark it unnecessarily. I'll start it this afternoon and try the heat and WD40 trick. Cheers All.

[BugsyB]

Well, 2 lessons learnt. 1) Be more careful with microfibre cloths. 2) If heat got the mess there, heat will get it off. I ran the bike for a couple of minutes. Using a cotton rag soaked in WD40 I rubbed the hot pipe. The crap came off as a brown sticky mess (no, it didn't stink!). I repeated it once after the pipe cooled and the jobs a cracker. Cheers.

[Last Train]

Nicely done Sir :cool:

[Badger-Roy]

Well, 2 lessons learnt. 1) Be more careful with microfibre cloths. 2) If heat got the mess there, heat will get it off. I ran the bike for a couple of minutes. Using a cotton rag soaked in WD40 I rubbed the hot pipe. The crap came off as a brown sticky mess (no, it didn't stink!). I repeated it once after the pipe cooled and the jobs a cracker. Cheers.
Is there anything WD40 can’t do?

[Wes]

Good result there :)

[Burbler]

Some years ago I had a horrid smell in my car shortly after arriving back in Bristol. Thought it might be the clutch.

Next day revealed a black refuse sack wrapped around the exhaust. Just left it there to burn away.

[Badger-Roy]

Some years ago I had a horrid smell in my car shortly after arriving back in Bristol. Thought it might be the clutch.

Next day revealed a black refuse sack wrapped around the exhaust. Just left it there to burn away.
i had a similar thing but found a VERY well cooked pidgin that had went through the grill :(

[BB]

Some years ago I had a horrid smell in my car shortly after arriving back in Bristol. Thought it might be the clutch.

Next day revealed a black refuse sack wrapped around the exhaust. Just left it there to burn away.

Just left the windows open when driving, eh? :rolleyes:

[BB]

i had a similar thing but found a VERY well cooked pidgin that had went through the grill :(

Were you driving along thinking I can smell burning feathers or I fancy a roast? ;)

[Badger-Roy]

Were you driving along thinking I can smell burning feathers or I fancy a roast? ;)
;)

[Last Train]

Did somebody mention a roast dinner !!!

[BB]

Did somebody mention a roast dinner !!!

I haven't had a full roast in ages! :(

[Burbler]

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