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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 06:32 PM
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Does anyone have a cleaning a remedy for the flat black portion of the engine?

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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 06:37 PM
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Wash as normal. Let it dry. Then Pig Spit.
 
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Wash as normal. Let it dry. Then Pig Spit.
Thanks, Keith.
 
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I use soap and water and a Harley Wheel Brush, it gets into lots of places and wont leave any lint. Then I put on diddly squat.
 
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
Wash as normal. Let it dry. Then Pig Spit.
HD engine brighter works also. Makes a big difference on an old engine.
 
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Simple Green. Spray it on and hose it off
 
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Thick paint brush and soap and water to get in the fins and hard to get to places. Followed by the HD engine bright on the black.
 
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Pig spit makes them look like new but wipe down your chrome after ward
 
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Wash as normal. Let it dry. Then Pig Spit.
Works like a champ!!!!
 
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I use this on my wheels and every once in a while the engine. Follow up with soapy water and brush. http://www.originalbikespirits.com/products/cycle-wash/

Let it dry overnight then use pig spit.
 
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