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Old 12-27-2010, 06:40 PM
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My bikes engine is the factory black finish but it has a faded dull appearance, anyone have a tip to brighten her back up? It's not chipped or flaking but looks almost a brown color. I've tried painted wheel cleaner on the engine when cold which has removed the deposits but it just wont brighten up. I've heard of sprays but i figure they will just burn back off with engine temp after running, I'm hoping someone has the key...
 
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S100 engine brightener is good stuff. It's not a permanent fix but it doesn't just burn off. You'll need to reapply it after a good wash.
 
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S100 engine brightener is good stuff. It's not a permanent fix but it doesn't just burn off. You'll need to reapply it after a good wash.
 
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spray everywhere and wipe, the black will look like new.


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My bikes engine is the factory black finish but it has a faded dull appearance, anyone have a tip to brighten her back up? It's not chipped or flaking but looks almost a brown color. I've tried painted wheel cleaner on the engine when cold which has removed the deposits but it just wont brighten up. I've heard of sprays but i figure they will just burn back off with engine temp after running, I'm hoping someone has the key...
 
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Before or after the wash?
 
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Might want your basic blast off, then just spray it on its a solvent, works great on mags too.


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Before or after the wash?
 
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:19 PM
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Moto Black. It's a spray but I used it on my train about 6Mo ago, and have not needed to reapply it and it's gone through several washes. No burn off or funny smells either. I think mine was around $8.00 for a can of it.
 
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Hope that's a big can...!
 
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i also use s100 works awesome!
 
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S100 works good and last time I did it with Cycle Care engine brightener, still looks good.
 


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