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I'm down to the last of my current S-100 supply. I like it but find aluminum needs extra attention after the fact which, more or less, defeats the convenience of using S-100.

Anyone tried "Oil Eater" or "Simple Green Aircraft" ? I'm wondering if these products function well as a, (between serious washes), spray on / hose off, cleanup product.

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Originally Posted by 1004ron
You get S-100 cleaner and S-100 engine brightener.

I use silicone spray as an engine brightener.

Amazon.com: S100 12600A Total Cycle Cleaner Aerosol - 21 oz.: Automotive

Amazon.com: S100 19200A Engine Brightener Aerosol - 4.5 oz.: Automotive
There's many household and auto degreasers that will work for the cleaning, and then when its dry spray on a light coat of silicone.
 
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I don't know what you mean by "needs a little more attention after".....
As products such as S-100 are "sealants"..giving metal surfaces a "wet look" after cleaning. But they're not cleaners, you use them after you clean and dry.

If you mean that S-100 doesn't last long enough for you, I encourage you to try "Pig Spit"...which I find lasts much longer.
 
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Originally Posted by YeOldeStonecat
I don't know what you mean by "needs a little more attention after".....
As products such as S-100 are "sealants"..giving metal surfaces a "wet look" after cleaning. But they're not cleaners, you use them after you clean and dry.

If you mean that S-100 doesn't last long enough for you, I encourage you to try "Pig Spit"...which I find lasts much longer.

I'm talking about this stuff:

https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/s10...UdsaAoTj8P8HAQ

Its a cleaner. Unfortunately it etches aluminum slightly requiring that you apply a metal polish to aluminum parts after using S-100.
 
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Nevermind. Already covered.
 

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Originally Posted by HKMark23
I'm talking about this stuff:

https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/s10...UdsaAoTj8P8HAQ

Its a cleaner. Unfortunately it etches aluminum slightly requiring that you apply a metal polish to aluminum parts after using S-100.
I know own it's been said before, but if you follow the instructions exactly ,there is no etching or water spots.
 
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We've had some good feedback on this forum from those that have tried our 303® Multi-Surface Cleaner and 303® Speed Detailer. If anyone is interested in giving those a try, feel free to shoot us a PM and we'll get some out to you for free. All we ask is some feedback.

Have a great day!
 
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Thats a terrific offer STA-BIL ! Thanx !
 
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I use S-100 as pre-soak while I mix the Gunk or Turtle car wash concentrate which will be used with a sponge of scrub brush. I rinse the S-100 off the bike before washing.
 


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