Cleaning your pipe
#1
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Cleaning your pipe
Can anyone give me some tips on cleaning the grungy, caked-on, black stuff off of my polished one-piece pipes? I've tried Nitro Clean, denatured alcohol, mild silver polish, elbow grease- there must be an easier way to keep those expensive pipes looking new...
#3
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Originally posted by B
i am surprised that the metal polish didnt take it off
metal polish are usually quite strong...
maybe try the metal poliosh again?
because it has worked for me for many many times
i am surprised that the metal polish didnt take it off
metal polish are usually quite strong...
maybe try the metal poliosh again?
because it has worked for me for many many times
#4
WD-40, then use Colgate (paste, not gel) to polish it.
#5
My way unfortunately involves elbow grease and a product called "Autosol". Works great but is time consuming.
#6
Originally posted by KMW
WD-40, then use Colgate (paste, not gel) to polish it.
WD-40, then use Colgate (paste, not gel) to polish it.
#8
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Originally posted by KMW
WD-40, then use Colgate (paste, not gel) to polish it.
WD-40, then use Colgate (paste, not gel) to polish it.
#9
Originally posted by B
WD-40 is a corrosive product
WD-40 is a corrosive product
#10
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Originally posted by AMGRacer
My way unfortunately involves elbow grease and a product called "Autosol". Works great but is time consuming.
My way unfortunately involves elbow grease and a product called "Autosol". Works great but is time consuming.
#11
Originally posted by KMW
I forgot to mention that putting WD-40 on the pipe before a run will make this whole process a lot easier. This is actually true for the whole car--I wipe my car down with WD-40 every couple of runs (don't spray it...). This not only keeps the car's plastic looking shiny and "new", but also makes it easier to wipe or blow the gunk off afterwards.
I forgot to mention that putting WD-40 on the pipe before a run will make this whole process a lot easier. This is actually true for the whole car--I wipe my car down with WD-40 every couple of runs (don't spray it...). This not only keeps the car's plastic looking shiny and "new", but also makes it easier to wipe or blow the gunk off afterwards.
Kevin, don't clean your pipe, get a new shiny one from me!
#12
Is that autosol,the stuff used by panel beaters?
#13
Originally posted by kevink2
Automotive "solvent"? What is it, and how come you think the time and effort are worth it?
Automotive "solvent"? What is it, and how come you think the time and effort are worth it?
#14
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Originally posted by eddiethefish
hmmm... I use Armour-All on the plastic piece, though.
Kevin, don't clean your pipe, get a new shiny one from me!
hmmm... I use Armour-All on the plastic piece, though.
Kevin, don't clean your pipe, get a new shiny one from me!
#15
Originally posted by AMGRacer
Autosol is a German product (I think) which is basically a mild polishing paste used for delicate things such as chrome parts on a car. Very delicate on the surface but also very effective. I am not sure it is "worth it" to have a shiny pipe, but I do it anyway
Autosol is a German product (I think) which is basically a mild polishing paste used for delicate things such as chrome parts on a car. Very delicate on the surface but also very effective. I am not sure it is "worth it" to have a shiny pipe, but I do it anyway