PPod Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Hi, what's the best way/products to clean burnt tips? Scared to use anything apart from warm water on them as I rubbed my last set off But warm water isn't the best as I cant get the tar spots off or the heavy dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Any chemical cleaner will be fine, just avoid anything with abrassives - i.e. most metal polishes, wire wool, polishing pads, etc. For tar spots, tar remover - spray on, leave to work, rinse off. For stubborn spots, wipe over with a microfibre cloth before rinsing. For heavier dirt try an APC (all purpose cleaner - supermarket's own is as good as any other branded version, so just pick up the cheapest, but go for the liquid versions rather than the crean ones - dilte appropriately and use to wash as normal. For normal cleaning, just use soapy water after a pre-wash. The best way to keep it clean is to seal it once it's clean. Anything designed for wheels is sufficient but for ease of cleaning I'd recommend a coating but if you're willing to reapply regularly (every month or two) FK1000P is sufficient, cost effective and versatile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Thanks for that ilogikal1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppoJeff Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I've the same problem but tips just aren't as bright and blue as they used to be. I've the invidia titanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Yeah they dull down really fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-G- Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 When it gets too dull, just re-burn it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Autosol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Autosol Too abrasive for burnt tips. It'll take the burnt effect off over a few applications. Certainly did on my 5zigen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppoJeff Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Autosol Too abrasive for burnt tips. It'll take the burnt effect off over a few applications. Certainly did on my 5zigen. I was just going to use britemax metal polish and if it comes off it comes off I'll just re burn them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygranite Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 yea autosol and fine wire wool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 yea autosol and fine wire wool He wants to keep the burnt effect. Not scrub it off with wire wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Calamine lotion is quite soothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I was just going to use britemax metal polish and if it comes off it comes off I'll just re burn them Also abrasive so it'll be when, not if. Just so you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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