Q: How do I clean melted rubber of my motorcycle’s chrome exhaust tailpipe? (My boot’s heel is melting to it sometimes.)
A: It’s a three step process. Start by making sure the exhaust is completely cooled down. Wait at least 1½ hours after riding before starting this. 1) Soak the rubber with paint thinner. Keep it wet with thinner for about five-ten minutes. This will slightly soften the rubber. 2) Using a new, single-edge razor blade, very lightly scrape off the rubber. Do this gingerly with light, short strokes. Don’t ‘scratch’ at the surface, rather fillet the rubber off. Completely rinse the tailpipe once it is cleaned. 3) Use a good chrome polish to remove any light scratches left by the razor blade, and any discoloration from where the rubber was located. NOTE: It might be a good idea to consider different footwear.
