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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Does anyone have any recomendations on cleaning the wrinkle black engines. I would just like to get the shine it had when it was new again. I just don't want to go spraying or rubbing anything on it.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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S100 Engine Brightener.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Thanks for the advice, can that stuff be bought at the stealer or where?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Wash and dry the bike as usual then S100 Engine Brightener on the black engine/trans, but you will have tp spray it on and wipe any of it off the chrome(easy). The black will look very good when you are done.

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Has anyone heard of the monthly application of DOT 5 silicone based brake fluid on the wrinkle black?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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S100 or even better yet is "Pig Spit" works great on all black finishes,even plastics.
 
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s100 engine brightener or pig spit. Both can be found at my local stealer...
 
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