How to Get Pipe an Wheels clean

2004 YFS200

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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.
 
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 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.

Silvo is also made by Brasso it is just for silver stuff
 
im sure "mothers" makes a chrome polish, and yeah try a scotch pad before "sos" or steelwool, it'll cleanup
 
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.

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.
 
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