How do you get the black goey stuff from lube off things?

[油井緋色]

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As topic states. Would chain cleaner (that contains kerosene) work? Need to clean my disgusting license plate lol

 

[matthew]

pure kerosene works better than chain cleaner.

 

[N3WMAN]

The black stuff would be grease. To get it off you need a degreaser. As matthew mentioned, kerosene works well. Chain cleaner is mostly just aerosol kerosene, and pure kerosene is a whole lot cheaper. Buy a jug of it at your local crappy tire or camping supply store and you'll be set for a season or two.

 

[silverbullet132]

I would not use any chemicals at all to clean your plate. Last time I did that it ate the paint right off. ,

 

[turbovenom]

I use brake cleaner works great hasn't harmed the paint at all either

 

[Paul1000RR]

As topic states. Would chain cleaner (that contains kerosene) work? Need to clean my disgusting license plate lol

sure would

next time use dupont teflon chain saver and you'll never have to clean that crap again

 

[ipitythefoo]

I notice there are a lot of black dots (stains from chain lube I assume) on the bottom of my exhaust pipes. I've tried kerosene but it doesn't work...

Does anyone have any other solutions?

 

[mikbusa]

Realistically, saliva is about the only thing that's safe for cleaning a motorcycle, especially the license plate.

 

[油井緋色]

I notice there are a lot of black dots (stains from chain lube I assume) on the bottom of my exhaust pipes. I've tried kerosene but it doesn't work...

Does anyone have any other solutions?

Are they sticky?

 

[Rob]

Any good degreaser cleaner and a little effort.

 

[WoBblyCaT]

I notice there are a lot of black dots (stains from chain lube I assume) on the bottom of my exhaust pipes. I've tried kerosene but it doesn't work...

Does anyone have any other solutions?

If it doesn't come off with degreaser (eg. Kerosene or Simple Green), then it might be tar or asphalt. Not sure how else to get that off other than elbow grease and/or scraping it off.

 

[RedDogDarren]

Realistically, saliva is about the only thing that's safe for cleaning a motorcycle, especially the license plate.

That's great if you have a chronic salivating condition.

 

[RedDogDarren]

I notice there are a lot of black dots (stains from chain lube I assume) on the bottom of my exhaust pipes. I've tried kerosene but it doesn't work...

Does anyone have any other solutions?

If your pipes are stainless just use a fine steel wool and metal polish compound to finish it. That's how you polish stainless anyway, works great.

 

[Boom King]

Try WD40. It works as a degreaser and I think it will be safe enough for the paint on your plate. Just test it on a small spot to be sure first.

 

[matthew]

I notice there are a lot of black dots (stains from chain lube I assume) on the bottom of my exhaust pipes. I've tried kerosene but it doesn't work...

Does anyone have any other solutions?

Try oven cleaner.

 

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[ipitythefoo]

Are they sticky?

Nope it's dried out..

If your pipes are stainless just use a fine steel wool and metal polish compound to finish it. That's how you polish stainless anyway, works great.

I think I'm going to try that next!

Try oven cleaner.

Maybe that'll work as well..

I'll let you guys know how it went after I try the fine steel wool and oven cleaner..

 

[Tovarish]

Try product called "never-dull" (CT should have it) works great on everything.

 

[stormcat]

As topic states. Would chain cleaner (that contains kerosene) work? Need to clean my disgusting license plate lol

WD-40 and a Shop Towel. /discussion.

 

[Boom King]

Just make sure to clean off the WD40 with some car wash after. It's partly oil based so if left on, it will actually tend to attract dirt and grime after awhile.

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