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Not sure if my first question was registered properly but is there a good engine renovation spray for the black engines.
 
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"Back to Black" from auto parts store
 
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Default Old school Bike Brite & Pig Spit
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Not sure if my first question was registered properly but is there a good engine renovation spray for the black engines.
Spray cold engine with Bike Brite, wait 10 minutes, hose off, blow dry and lightly apply original Pig Spit to all the black parts. Tried and true for many years.

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I got a bottle of the Harley brand years ago and it worked fine
 
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S100 Engine Brightener works very well.
 
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I have years using tire foam with excellent results.


 
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I've been using Pig Spit for years
 
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Not sure if my first question was registered properly but is there a good engine renovation spray for the black engines.
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