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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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I have a 2006 sportster roadster, how do you keep the black motor looking new thanks
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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s100 engine brightener...
looks better than it did off the showroom floor
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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S100 can give very good results. The issue I have with it is that it's an aerosol, and if you spray it on too heavy (easy to do in those hard to reach areas) you end up with a glossy spot. I use both S100 and Adam's Undercarriage Spray. The Adam's stuff is not intended for the purpose, but it works great, holds up to engine heat, and most importantly... does NOT dry glossy (even if you intentionally put in on heavy).
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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I have used PIG SPIT with good results.
 
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