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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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Angry Clean the "cleaner" off the engine

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So when I use chrome cleaner on the rocker box covers I tend to get some on the umm.. i don't know what it's called.. in between the horizontal line thingies I think is the tech term.. See the pics for reference.

The black part on this part of the engine is a b*tch.. I use some soft brillo pad and it takes off some of the black. I use light cleaner & it doesn't take anything off.

How do I clean this part of my bike? All help is appreciated as usual. Hook me up.

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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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S100 works wonders on the wrinkle black.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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with what type of scrubber? microfiber? brillo pad? toilet paper?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Pig spit and a toothbrush, s00 engine brigthener, check out the detailing section. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/detailing-27/
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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The “horizontal line thingies” would be cooling fins. Either S100 engine brightener or Pig Spit will take the chrome cleaner off and make the black areas on the engine look great.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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what they said...be careful in the future...
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Yep, you don't want to get chrome cleaner on the black parts of the engine.
The S100 and a tooth brush, or other bristle brush will take it off.

I went with the wife once to one of those kitchen stores at the outlet mall. I found an assortment of brushes there that work perfect for cleaning those hard to reach places.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Use bike brite. Spray on hose off.
Never scrub engine paint.
 
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looks to me like the blacks worn off... brillo pad, big NO NO
 
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