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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Isn't Simple Green one of the the worst things to use to clean aluminum?


I was told NOT to ever use simple green on our black motors it will mess them up.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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I use all of the S100 products. The I'll use Pig Spit to keep engine looking like brand new.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by bgdv1
I was told NOT to ever use simple green on our black motors it will mess them up.
Right,,and now you've been told that it won't.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 12:47 AM
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http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...ine-brightener


Originally Posted by TheGrandPoohBah
THIS!
Bro nailed it on this one. Does not take much, simply amazing.
Not very often am I impressed with trying new detailing products, but with this one I was. I only use it maybe once a year or so, makes it look brand new.


+1....works great!!
 

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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 06:13 AM
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Plain old tire foam works great!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 06:34 AM
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Tire Shine, Lasts about 6 months, after you get a few coats on the water beads up
 
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 07:36 AM
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 07:37 AM
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