Tip... plastic shopping bag touches hot exhaust pipe.

 ..A few weeks ago I was absolutely horrified when I went to take my
shopping out of the saddlebag, and inadvertently touched the bag against
the hot chrome exhaust pipe.   I instantly had this 4X6" ugly patch of
melted on white plastic, sitting on my brand new chrome pipe. I thought,
now I'll have to replace the pipe.

Anyways, I checked on the internet, and found the recommended procedure
was to spray on some oven cleaner.  I had some "easy-off", so I sprayed
it on. Taking care to prevent spraying on anything else.  Well, it took
about 3 applications, but the plastic bubbled, and I found I could rub
it off with a rag.   ...I'm happy to say it had no effect on the chrome,
and my pipe looks brand new again.  

Just thought I'd pass that on in case there are other newbies out there
like me, who forget that plastic bags and hot pipes don't mix.
..Jon

 Johnny1000@webtv.net wrote:

it's easy to do. the cure is a pain in the ass but effective. so heed this
good advice, kids.

 Johnny1000@webtv.net wrote:

I did this same thing.  I was able to pull off the some of the bits
and pieces but had a little ring left.

I tried a couple different cleaners but had no results.

Then I used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and it worked in
about 20 seconds.

I also use the Magic Eraser to take off the occasional
boot scuff.  Works like a dream.

moncho