[mrx]

so I just noticed that I have some tree pitch or something stuck to my black swePts and its baked on. What is a good cleaner to remove this stuff without damage

 

[sdsting]

chrome finish or black matte?

 

[mrx]

Black

 

[stroguy]

I would contact Cobra via email or phone. They are very helpful and probably would have the best response for this issue. I stay away from harsh chems on matte finishes to avoid shading problems. I use a water softening agent diluted in water to clean my bike and pipes. I use a tbls to 1/4 gallon of water and it works very well. Call Cobra.

Here is my softner that I mix in a garden sprayer along with microfibers.

http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

 

[bigboi18184]

Don't get any finger prints on them missed two small finger prints on first install and they burnt on and will not come off. After they heat up the first time I haven't noticed any more burnt on finger prints and I have forgotten a few on it since then. Mine are the chrome version though don't know about the black, clean mine with a damp rag (water only).......clean whole bike like this to think of it.

 

[sdsting]

Anything that is baked onto the pipe I would start by scraping it off with a plastic scraper. Then use a mild soap & water with rag to get off any residue you can. I would avoid a harsh cleaner like bug-n-tar remover which might change the color of the black matte finish. Finally what I use to clean my black V&H Twin Staggered pipes (and entire bike) is Pro Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish

 

[stroguy]

Don't get any finger prints on them missed two small finger prints on first install and they burnt on and will not come off. After they heat up the first time I haven't noticed any more burnt on finger prints and I have forgotten a few on it since then. Mine are the chrome version though don't know about the black, clean mine with a damp rag (water only).......clean whole bike like this to think of it.

Have you tried Nevr Dul?

Walmart in the house cleaning section. We used it by the tons in the military and it works on just about every polish able metal.

 

[Mithros]

Ive had some issues with my black Cobra pipes, Ive got some weird discoloration going on now and am thinking about just taking the shields off and wrapping my pipes. or getting the shields powder coated