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Old May 24, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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What do you recommend for cleaning the black engine parts? Someone told me Armor-All but wanted to make sure before...

Windex for the denim paint?
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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S1000 Engine Brightener
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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I use Windex on the tins and S100 Engine Brightener or Pig Spit on the engine.

I've been using Pig Spit recently. It seems to spray more evenly and comes in a larger can that lasts longer.
 
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Pig spit once the engine has been washed. Wet it and spray simple green. Let it sit for a few minutes only and rinse very thoroughly. Once it is dry hit it with pig spit. Then continue to clean the rest of the bike. Pig spit is available at most dealers.

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armor-all tire foam on all wrinkle black parts. spray it on, let it sit a 1/2 hr, then i blow it with compressed air and wipe it down.
 
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+1 on the s100 engine brightner, seriously good stuff!, seems to last a fair few washes....
 
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+1 on the s1000 on all wrinkle black parts
 
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I use S100 Engine Brightener & it brought my dull gray jugs back to show room black and the whole bike looks amazing when it's done. Never used Pig Spit, can't find it here, but lots recommend it as well.
 
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Where would you find it in Canada?
 
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Originally Posted by Damage_Inc
I use S100 Engine Brightener & it brought my dull gray jugs back to show room black and the whole bike looks amazing when it's done. Never used Pig Spit, can't find it here, but lots recommend it as well.
+1 Not only dose it make it look new, but it helps keep it clean.
 
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