I am trying to get a few spots of tar off my chrome Harley Exhaust pipe. I just about have most of it off but there is one spot that is hard to remove. I've heard that tar remover should work...duh....I've also heard people recommend gasoline and Easy Off Oven cleaner too.
What do you think?
Our Answer:
Gypsy...common problem and the answer is that a LOT of products will take tar off your chrome exhaust. I personally keep a few hunks of very fine steel wool in my shop for just such an occasion.....fine steel wool will not scratch your chrome exhaust at all and will pull the tar off in most cases.
For those times when steel wool isn't available or you just can't stomach the thought of scrubbing your slick chrome pipes, then a dab of bug and tar will work or something like WD-40 or penetrating oil will soften it right up and allow you to rub the tar off pretty easily.
Me personally....steel wool works wonders.