Cleaning Tips
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Ft Rucker, Al
watch the simple green it has been found to induce corrosion(pitting), we used to use it when washing and general cleaning of helicopter parts, however we are no longer able to use it at all
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2010
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Yeah the leaf blower works like a champ for getting water out of bolt heads and all the. Other crevices water likes to hang out. And I've used it for a couple years and had no problem with "sandblasting" and as for the simple green, I use that as well, I'm active duty Air Force and we quit using that stuff a while back because of the corrosion thing, but I've been in long enough to see how they tend to go overbord with things. So until I see a problem with corrosion that I can attribute to a cleaner, I'll just stick with what works.not trying to bash or argue with anyone, just my opinion.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 640
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From: Mancheser UK
i use S100, works well, and then I used a good car wash soap too. Usually, I do both and then I fire up my stihl leaf blower and dry the heck out of it, Amazing how well the blower drives water out of the tight spots and then a good towel dry, then it's wax and chrome polish time.
Reddog GB
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Ft. Myers
I believe that S100 will cause corrosion as well, that is why it says do not let dry I do not use it as often as I did. Just good old Meguiars car wash then after I wax I do use Harley Sealant Thats some good stuff. Also use it on any aluminum that u you polish is seals it and looks better longer.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,257
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From: Gastonia, NC
I've used Simple Green for years and have never had an issue with it. I did use some kind of purple stuff once that caused a problem. Threw it out.
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Heeding some warnings about pressure washers (which I've used) I try to keep from douching the switches and other electrics with water and/or air pressure, which makes the leaf blower ideal. The cone tip helps make a concentrated blast into the guts of the bike.
And yeah, don't set it down running.
And yeah, don't set it down running.