Cleaning header pipes?

**Maha** · 2nd April 2010, 20:41

Cleaning.....
What is the best material/s to use to bring header pipes back to showroom condition?

**Trudes** · 2nd April 2010, 20:48

Been so long since I bothered, but pretty sure I used to scrub then with fine steel wool with a little dishwash and water and then give them a rub with very fine grit wet and dry sandpaper and then top it off with a shine of Mothers metal polish.

**Maha** · 2nd April 2010, 20:52

Originally Posted by Trudes

Been so long since I bothered, but pretty sure I used to scrub then with fine steel wool with a little dishwash and water and then give them a rub with very fine grit wet and dry sandpaper and then top it off with a shine of Mothers metal polish.

What prompted the thread was a pic that Kendog put up a few days ago showing spankin' header pipes.
I want mine like that.....

What about one of those green pads you may use on pots and pans, not the thick green/yellow one but the cloth type thing.......if you know what I mean?

**Trudes** · 2nd April 2010, 20:55

I think I know what you're talking about, give it a go. Chuck some Jif on too for a try, I fucking love Jif!

**MadDuck** · 2nd April 2010, 20:57

Originally Posted by Maha

What about one of those green pads you may use on pots and pans, not the thick green/yellow one but the cloth type thing.......if you know what I mean?

Noooooooo...dont do that. They scour pots that is what they are for. The extremely fine grit sandpaper would be better with extreme care. I have some Mothers polish here if you need some...go figure

**Hopeful Bastard** · 2nd April 2010, 20:57

Let me know if it works.. You can come do mine then :P

**Maha** · 2nd April 2010, 21:04

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Noooooooo...dont do that. They scour pots that is what they are for. The extremely fine grit sandpaper would be better with extreme care. I have some Mothers polish here if you need some...go figure

Ok, best learn proper from a female about cleaning I guess....

So wet n' dry sandpaper like Trudes suggested?

**Hitcher** · 2nd April 2010, 21:07

Originally Posted by Maha

Cleaning.....
What is the best material/s to use to bring header pipes back to showroom condition?

I use a Goldilocks and CRC. That combination seems to work a treat.

**Maha** · 2nd April 2010, 21:09

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I use a Goldilocks and CRC. That combination seems to work a treat.

And you floss with #8 wire?

**MadDuck** · 2nd April 2010, 21:11

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I use a Goldilocks .

Hmmm I wouldnt put a Goldilocks anywhere near my bike. But Mom did laugh at me when I said cotton buds in the tougher spots works

EDIT: She laughed so she cried!

**Hitcher** · 2nd April 2010, 21:15

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Hmmm I wouldnt put a Goldilocks anywhere near my bike.

They dont scratch metal. If your header pipes are chromed, then Goldilocks are perfect. If your headers are stainless, then Goldilocks are perfect. Don't use them near paint or plastic or coated metals. Otherwise they're perfect. Trust me.