i got a pro circuit pipe that needs some cleaning its all rusty im wondering if there is anything out there 2 get this rust off. also should i use an S0S pad.
How to Get Pipe an Wheels clean
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Well what we used was cleaning stuff to clean silver ornaments its cald SILVO but don't know if you would get it there. Just remember rather use a plastic scraping pad for pots than use steel wool because you can take off the chrome if you rub to hard be pre-pared for some hard work LOL
I would suggest trying "Brasso" first and see how it cleans up. Then if needed use more aggressive means of cleaning, like a 3M scrub pad. If neither work then try some steel wool/SOS pad, but be gentle not to damage the finish.
I have used both kerosene and WD40 to clean both dirt and rust off of many surfaces. I would soak the outside of the pipe with either and use a toothbrush, nailbrush, or cleaning pad to take off the dirt and rust. I have been told to use naval jelly (and I would) on bare metal finishes as I have seen it work great but I am unsure about its affects on chrome. Then I would finish with some type of metal polish- in the Army, we used Brasso so I would imagine that Silvo would be great. Maintain the finish with WD40 by applying a coat after cleaning and use Pam or Weber BBQ grill spray (as it is high-temp stable) prior to riding and the gunk will come off easier. Hope this helps.
what kind of mothers should i get.. mothers chrome polish.. mothers powermetal polish...or mothers mag an aluminum polish.
ok i tried the mothers stuff today didnt to anything so i tried sum wd40 an cleaned it with steel wool worked good but not as shiny as i want it to be an there is still the rust dots on it...anyone else know what i should try.
you have to clean it up before you can polish it.
the only way i know to get rid of the "rust dots" is by sanding with heavy grit and working up to something very fine like 2000grit; then follow with some polish. it's fairly time consuming so you'd have to judge if its worth the work to you or not
the only way i know to get rid of the "rust dots" is by sanding with heavy grit and working up to something very fine like 2000grit; then follow with some polish. it's fairly time consuming so you'd have to judge if its worth the work to you or not
