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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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I have some was residue on the black parts of my nighttrain. I have tried everything and can not get it off. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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Try S100 black engine brightener.&nbsp\\; You can use it on all the black powdercoated parts, and it works really well.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; The Original Pig Spit in the can works well on wrinkle parts that you get your polish on.&nbsp\\; Works well on practically&nbsp\\; the whole bike even the paint and tires.
 
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me i use WD40.....its the future....
 
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yeah +1 on the WD-40. It works awesome, and you get way more uses out of a can than with the small S100 engine brightener.
 
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WD-40 is cheaper and has more in the can.
S-100 may be more expensive for a smaller can but i think it gives more professional results and lasts longer.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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thanks for the feedback. I like the seat you have...is it a Le Pera? I am looking for a quality solo seat.
 
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&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; been using the S-100 cleaner and engine brightener for 3 years on my train with excellant results. 2-3 times a year and the bike still looks new.Pig snot and others work well also but I stick with the s-100 stuff.
 
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its the seat i got with my heartland conversion....check out danny gray or c&c seats....
 
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Interesting! Can anyone tell me how you clean it with WD-40? Don't have a clue, I would like to get rid of the stain on the black engine fins.
 
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