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07-01-14, 11:51 AM
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Grotty Exhaust Downpipe
Like many other SV650s the front exhaust downpipe on my bike looks really grotty.
I am looking for suggestions to turn this eyesore in to a nice looking part of the bike as it should be. What do you guys do to improve the look of that nasty pipe?
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07-01-14, 12:15 PM
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Re: Grotty Exhaust Downpipe
Optiglanz and Autosol are the weapons of chioce, i believe.
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07-01-14, 12:42 PM
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Re: Grotty Exhaust Downpipe
Over time the rest of the bike will develop a matching patina which stops the pipe standing out.
Hope this helps Jambo
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07-01-14, 12:52 PM
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Grotty Exhaust Downpipe
Check this out
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=187710 |
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07-01-14, 01:07 PM
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Re: Grotty Exhaust Downpipe
Quote:
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07-01-14, 05:11 PM
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Re: Grotty Exhaust Downpipe
Autosol, wirewool and elbow grease works a treat!
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07-01-14, 05:48 PM
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Re: Grotty Exhaust Downpipe
Thanks for the replies folks. Optiglanz it is then
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08-01-14, 11:52 AM
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Re: Grotty Exhaust Downpipe
Few different grades of wet and dry and hours of autosol. Got mine to come up almost perfect chrome finish. Though it really doesnt last long!
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08-01-14, 08:09 PM
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Re: Grotty Exhaust Downpipe
Or also try bar keepers friend. Only a few quid and lasted me a bloody long time
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