Shiny Downpipes

[rac3r]

How do I get my downpipes shiny?

Can it be done to all downpipes, namely my CBR? reason I ask is because I have a new end can coming so it would be nice to have the whole thing looking clean
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[The Artist]

Wire brush to get any rust off.

If its just dull, wire wool and autosol works wonders. Then a rag to polish with a little more autosol.

[Bikeless]

if they are stock,they are mild steel so they will rust straight away if you polish them.i would get stainless ones or spray them black with heatshield paint.

[m0l0t0v]

[c-m]

My down pipes are stainless steel, they are not rusty but certainy not silver and shiney.

It is almost like they are stained.

What is best method to get these looking silvery again?

[Bikeless]

[m0l0t0v]

Yeah and because one rain session will completely and utterly rust your pipes

The hard part is the first time. After that is keeping on top which is easy. I didn't bother through winter because of all the salt. But summer time? They were shiny throughout with very very little work.
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[Louise]

I have exhaust cleaner - some HG stuff - but never used. Works really well on S/steel pipes so I hear.
I had no trouble with Autosole/Wire wool - brought it up a treat.
But if its that bad try - 'Optiglanz' intensive cleaning agent for all exhaust systems made of stainless steel

[Sir Black Pig]

Gloss black BBQ paint..


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[bigup]

Brillo pad and Autosol

Dont use Autosol often though as its very abrasive, use just the once and use some other non abrasive polish to maintain the shineyness!

[Dom]

[deanoet]

I did mine on the Hornet, took me hours with very fine wet and dry, then autosol
Looked really good.

But as soon as it got hot again they started to discolour. They are back to normal now.
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CBT Passed 18th July 2007 : Previous Bikes> CG125 : Current Bike> Hornet 600 : PASSED DAS 30th Oct 2007
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