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Cover melted on Exhaust Pipe

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by happydog500, Sep 19, 2012.

  1. happydog500

    happydog500 Member

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    I put my cover on when the bike was hot. I found a piece melted on the exhaust pipe.
    I've tried to get it off, but it seems on pretty good. I don't want to scratch the chrome pipe.

    How can I get it off? Here is a photo of what it looks like.

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    Thank you,
    Chris.
     
    happydog500, Sep 19, 2012
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  2. Polock

    Polock Well-Known Member

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    i wonder if you froze it with canned air if it would chip off
     
    Polock, Sep 19, 2012
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  3. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    That should work. I did something similar a few years ago. It was during the winter and the plastic just flaked off once the exhaust was cold (at 20ºF).
     
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    OK, thank you for the replies. I will try the air or waite until it gets freezing this winter.
    Just as long as I can get it off without messing up the chrome.

    Thank you,
    Chris.
     
    happydog500, Sep 19, 2012
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  5. MiCarl

    MiCarl Active Member

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    I wonder if it couldn't be wiped off with a solvent. Acetone (nail polish remover) would be a likely candidate.
     
    MiCarl, Sep 20, 2012
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  6. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Any solvent that melts plastic will work. Many paint removers work, like Zip-Strip, etc........ They won't remove chrome. Just make sure to use a cotton cloth, and take your time.

    You can also use a torch, and slowly 'flame' the plastic til it melts and you can start wiping it away til there's just a thin smear left, then use chemicals to dissolve the rest.

    Been there, done that. You're not the first one to cover the bike too soon after riding, so don't feel too bad.

    Dave F
     
    hogfiddles, Sep 20, 2012
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Let's talk ex-wives' plastic boot heels and those beautiful original upswept pipes on my Norton. Or not.

    Solvent or a torch. Heat won't hurt the chrome unless you over-do it.
     
    bigfitz52, Sep 20, 2012
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    Crank the engine, get the pipe hot, and scrape it off. Done it several times.
     
    tabaka45, Sep 21, 2012
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