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Old 10-11-2018, 05:26 PM
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Not buying the same as Simple Green post. I've used the pump spray S100 with great results on rusted chrome on a couple of older Jap bikes and the rust simply vanishes and aluminum looks new. Simple Green does not do that!!! I make sure my bikes are cool and preferably in the shade on a cool day. Lightly spray the bike first with water and then spray a small area on the bike. Let sit a few seconds and micro fiber towel a little if extreme dirt or bugs. Then rinse rinse rinse!!!! You cannot leave any on the surface without possibly having serious issues later. The foam works well also but is even harder to get rinsed off thoroughly.
 
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Old 10-11-2018, 07:51 PM
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I've been using S100 on two bikes for years without any problems. Move bike outside, lift off ground. Spray liberally with S100. Touch up for dried on bugs etc. SOS pads for the white walls. Rinse off real good and blow dry. Takes about 1 hour per session.
 
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Old 12-15-2018, 08:14 AM
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I hate that ****.
If you miss a little spot such as on aluminum it leaves a mark like a pecker track that will not come off.
I'll pass.
 
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Old 12-18-2018, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mozvader
S100 is made at the same place and by the same company as Simple Green.
Uhhhh. Not even close. S100 is imported from Germany along with its auto counterpart P21S. Simple Green is made in the USA.

 
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Old 12-18-2018, 09:56 PM
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S100 is NOT the same as Simple Green.

I use it, I have used it for years, and it works perfectly. I've used it dozens and dozens of times, on several bikes, and I couldn't be happier.

However, "by the way", I follow the directions.

If you don't rinse it off, it will leave a residue that is difficult to remove. If you do rinse it off, it's awesome.
 
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Follow the instructions,, wet, cold surfaces it works great! Never had any issues on painted surfaces.
 

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Old 12-18-2018, 10:20 PM
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Oh, forgot, I use it on all the painted surfaces. It's great.
 
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Been using it for years on a number of different bikes.
Make sure bike is cool, preferable in the shade. I pour some into a small bucket of water .
Spray bike wash with diluted mixture. Work in sections and rinse with a strong flow. The trick is not to let it dry.
After I'm finished rinsing all solution away, I rinse again.
 
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Old 12-19-2018, 03:08 AM
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I've used S100 since before 1990. No issues. But I followed the directions. Cool bike in the shade.
 
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Old 12-21-2018, 10:32 PM
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& don't miss a spot on aluminum or you'll have a permanent pecker track
 

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