Toce polished headers - cleaning regime

[edgelett]

So after parking the bike today, I noticed my headers on the Toce are discolouring a bit, mainly on the front header and right where it connects to the bike. A little 'browning' in some places but right at the start of the header it's gone blue.
As they're polished headers, scotch brite is a no no.
What's the best way to polish them up & get rid of the discolouration?
just use regular Autosol with a rag and some serious elbow grease?
Or do I need a more hardcore metal polish?

Also - is this normal? I thought the bluing on the stock headers occurred mainly due to the fueling. Is the fact mine are turning blue near the engine just a result of heat and use, or should I be concerned?
Could it be related to the fuel I'm using? Ryan recommended I use 98 with the tune but I know he also told others to use 95 so I'm not sure what fuel is best for the FTR.
(note - these are Aussie fuel ratings)

Thanks!

 

[ferraiolo1]

Normal. And I use autosol or mother’s metal polish and a rag.

but yeah. No scotch brite on them

 

[edgelett]

Cheers Mike - glad it's nothing unusual! I only noticed it cause I was putting in my disk lock so they're not going down the pipes.
thanks, i'll pop it on the stand next week and give them a good polish

 

[ferraiolo1]

I do mine every few weeks whilst drinking a beer. The more you do it. The quicker each polish goes

 

[Breto]

And it’s stainless so it will blue under normal conditions anyway…but yeah autosol, mother’s and Maguires metal polish…any of them will work well…yep and elbow grease…👍😎