Is Harpic really that bad for metal?

I've used Harpic Power Plus to help clean the front pipes on my Z900 for some time. Some suggest it's a good idea and some say that you really shouldn't. So who's right? Well, there's only one way to find out.....
#motorbike #bikelife #kawasaki #z900 #motrcycle #harpic

[@coppermine64]

I know it's a year on but, 0000 steel wool, great for stainless and getting rust off of chrome too. Make sure it's 0000 though. I use it all the time on my Cb1300 and Fj1200 👌

[@arturs275]

Realmente uma ideia brilhante !!!! parabéns 👍

[@yveslegrand9826]

Harpic 10x contains chlorhydric acid. It will first eat all rust and grime ...then start eating Chromium... which is what makes stainless steel... oxydation resistant. It may look nice...but the surface is damaged nevertheless. Cleaning stainless steel with chlorhydric acid is a non sense, except if you're too lazy to find proper stainless steel cleaning acide ( based on Nitric acid) or you just want to make the bike looking good just before selling it. My bike exhaust is cleaned every year with stainless steel welds cleaning acide, then some elbow grease and metal polish (our local is Belgom aluminum...that works fine for stainless steel too). Last, using toilet cleaning products for my bike is just not decent...I don't shit on it😂

[@AlienDarkmind]

Still cant belive you dont have more subscribers, thanks again for another great video. Great quality.

[@bikerevz]

Yeah I know, but luckily the day job pays well enough! Thanks for supporting.

[@bailey-cj2pl]

Great follow up to the Harpic video. Yes GT85 on my headers when not in use, stops them oxidising. And yes, do remember to wipe or wash off before starting the bike. On occasion, i have forgot but didn't seem to cause any staining, at least that i could see. Have you tried the Abranet cloth yet??? Great video, pleasure to watch, Cheers

[@bikerevz]

Not tried the Abranet cloth, but that's now on the list! Thanks for all your comments.

[@ZediMaster]

Awesome vid, luv your efforts. Ride safe, god bless u.

[@bikerevz]

Thanks as always Zedi Master. Ride safe yourself.

[@davidmcguire8181]

Tar away spray it on leave for 5min

[@doesitmatter7220]

Try Dr Downpipe

[@bikerevz]

Nice tip, just looked that one up and will give it a go.

[@kentdahmhansen19]

Wd40

[@8OneOfTheNobodies8]

Thanks for the video! Always enjoy your videos :) but pleeeese do not put your cloth on the ground and then use it on the bike xD ... noooo!

[@bikerevz]

Ha ha, great tip, I'll be keeping that one! To be fair, I was only doing the pipes but yeah, paintwork would be a very different matter.