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Post by howard on Oct 6, 2015 19:04:25 GMT 1
Well , after a long 16 weeks wait the pipes have finally arrived and so has the rain , what do you clean the black chrome with as it's got an oily film and bubble wrap marks on   |
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Post by tuono1000r on Oct 6, 2015 19:51:32 GMT 1
Very nice sir
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Post by LC_BOTT on Oct 6, 2015 20:06:30 GMT 1
Not sure if they are like 'original black chrome' as chrome cleaner strips the black off, believe furniture polish was the cleaner of choice (Mr Sheen  ) I would hope it's a bit more robust nowadays. BTW they look very nice, and probably worth the wait. |
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Post by rigga on Oct 6, 2015 20:31:47 GMT 1
Nice, looking forward to mine now, as for cleaning how about wd40, cleans everything I use it on (quite a lot actually)
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Post by howard on Oct 6, 2015 20:43:54 GMT 1
They were left with a neighbour when I got home tonight so I didn't know they here , I'll call Gibsons tomorrow and see what they recommend to use , WD40 might do the job .
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Post by copper99 on Oct 6, 2015 20:46:52 GMT 1
WD40 leaves them smeary and greasy looking, great for removing chain lube mind.
I use Autoglym polish on mine every few months and a very lightly damped microfibre cloth in between times, leaves them perfect.
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Post by Eyrey1 on Oct 6, 2015 21:01:58 GMT 1
caustic soda ste , fill up the bath with hot water put in the caustic soda and let them soak for 3 days !
they will come out clean ! lol
happy for you as i know its been a long wait ,and probably see them next year !
have you got me a sausage dog pup yet ?
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Post by iwantalc on Oct 6, 2015 21:10:01 GMT 1
i thought gibsons had seperate collars not welded on..
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Post by looey on Oct 6, 2015 21:22:52 GMT 1
I've got black chrome pipes on one of my LC's I usually just use Mr Sheene  , if they need any sturdier cleaning then it's Brasso Duraglit Wadding |
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Post by howard on Oct 6, 2015 21:26:25 GMT 1
They are separate Des the flanges are just slotted in pipes , look the same design as the JL's were so hopefully won't leak too much , Garry you don't want a sausage dog they do whatever they want to do and ignore everything you tell them , just like a wife does !
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Post by greeny on Oct 6, 2015 22:26:52 GMT 1
I would go for a bit Barry as well.
Doesnt damage any expensive furniture so reckon it would do the job well.
I believe it
Shifts
Shields
And shines in seconds.
But dont take my word for it.
Good luck and excellent looking pipes...
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Post by fifty50 on Oct 6, 2015 22:57:04 GMT 1
Very nice, wow 16 weeks  I ordered a pair on the 5th August I think they said 8-10 weeks, so probably still got a long wait.  |
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Post by JonW on Oct 7, 2015 1:00:43 GMT 1
I so want a set of these, just lovely!
I would check anything you use to polish them on an underside part first in case it ruins the coating, back in the day I used normal car polish, worked well but I think the mr sheen idea is genius as it would be waxy and leave a nice coating and be simple to do with no cutting action.
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Post by steeley on Oct 7, 2015 5:15:30 GMT 1
Gibsons use a double slip joint on the flanges which means no leaks . yes they do look nice.
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Post by dusty350 on Oct 7, 2015 7:51:58 GMT 1
Hi The pipes on my 385 were sent to Gibsons for black chroming, and although I haven't cleaned them yet I was planning on using car polish - Autoglym - if you can use it safely on paintwork I would imagine it's fine on the pipes. Dusty |
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Post by LC_BOTT on Oct 7, 2015 19:57:34 GMT 1
I'd be a bit careful with car polish as it's slightly abrasive, a car wax would be better, but not sure what would happen with the heat from an exhaust (if anything) It could possibly stain or go smeary.
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Post by iwantalc on Oct 7, 2015 20:00:37 GMT 1
Hi The pipes on my 385 were sent to Gibsons for black chroming, and although I haven't cleaned them yet I was planning on using car polish - Autoglym - if you can use it safely on paintwork I would imagine it's fine on the pipes. Dusty dusty why do you think my old ones were welded ? |
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Post by 1966baz on Oct 7, 2015 20:05:11 GMT 1
Can't comment on cleaning them Howard as I've never owned Black chrome Allspeeds. They do look the biz mind you. Thanks again for the JL pipes.
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Post by iwantalc on Oct 7, 2015 20:15:57 GMT 1
be nice to see a picture when they are cleaned..
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Post by twostrokebrit on Oct 7, 2015 20:20:54 GMT 1
black chrome spannies just look the dogs danglers.
some how regular chrome dosnt work for me on LCs.
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Post by howard on Oct 7, 2015 20:40:24 GMT 1
The pipes will be cleaned and fitted this weekend I just hope that they don't upset the carburration as I've just got the bike running great , shame they took so long to arrive but with the dark nights coming it gives me time to tidy up a few things on the bike I didn't like .
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Post by howard on Oct 10, 2015 19:49:43 GMT 1
Decided to try and clean the black sooty stuff off the pipes with car wax , it worked and put a good sheen on them although it makes them a little lighter in colour , they certainly perform better than the old gummed up standard pipes.   |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 10, 2015 19:55:44 GMT 1
Just got a chubby on after seeing those
Steve
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Post by dusty350 on Oct 10, 2015 21:08:36 GMT 1
They look lovely, especially with the mars bar paint scheme Dusty |
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Post by copper99 on Oct 10, 2015 21:35:58 GMT 1
Lovely mate, was a joyful day when i fitted mine as well, if you like the look, Norbo does some Allspeed stickers which so far in 3,000 miles have proved durable..  |
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Post by rigga on Oct 10, 2015 21:55:17 GMT 1
Agreed black chrome really suit a mars bar colour scheme they look great.
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Post by greeny on Oct 10, 2015 22:00:14 GMT 1
Copper..
Pm sent.
Nice shiney pipes them are..
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, if they need any sturdier cleaning then it's Brasso Duraglit Wadding 
I ordered a pair on the 5th August I think they said 8-10 weeks, so probably still got a long wait. 
