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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Hey guys, I had just bought an Electra Glide classic back in Sept and now I am in the motion of making it look all brand new for the spring .
I have all the tires and tin looking great but I can't get all the blacks like on the engine ,sprocket all the stuff that has a ruff surface to keep the clean look . What is the best thing to get the show room look .
Thanks for the come back.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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S100 click here
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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+1 on the S100. Works just great.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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Hey Skydoc that looks great . Where can I pick some up ?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Thunder Road showroom!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Thanks . I'm gone.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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So my question is...how LONG does it stay nice a black? I've tried the WD40 route and it only lasts about one or two washes.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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My question is: Does it (S100) attract dust after it dries? I live on a dirt road so getting down to the pavement is a dusty 2 mile ride. Will the motor be a dust-magnet with this stuff on?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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the s100 is a little greasy so it allows dirt to stick less than normal. the stuff works great my motor looks like new.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Pig Spit is what I use, I have tried the S100 and its ok, I prefer the Pig Spit though.
 
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