Re: [ST] Exhaust System Tar Removal

["Mike Young" <myoung@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Rick, 
I've had really good luck with the WHITE Scotchbrite pads (Zero
abrasive, just nylon) and Kerosene (or gas, diesel #2, what ever is
handy) to get the tar off of everything. It takes a lot of rubbing, but
you don't have to press real hard. The solvent softens the surface of
the tar, the scotchbrite scrapes it off, the solvent softens the next
layer, etc. etc. etc.
Have you fitted your snorkel for the winter? It's decided it's going to
rain here. My pick-up bed drain holes are plugged with leaves, and I had
almost 3 inches in it this morning. 

Mike
06 ST
Seattle
 

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Subject: [ST] Exhaust System Tar Removal

Since riding in the rain is a fact of life here in the Pacific NW, one
tends to end up with rather a lot of road tar baked on the exhaust
can.  You can remove it with fine steel wool, but it's a PITA.  A
while back, someone suggested a product for its removal.  Was it an
oven cleaning product?  I saw the recent posting for the Mr. Clean
Magic Eraser and will give it a try but in this case, I think a
heavier duty product may in order.  
--
Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST


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