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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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I have an '05 RKC and I'm looking to find out what to use on the engine to make the black fins on the heads to look a bit shiny. They look cool as is but just looking to zip them up a bit. Is S-100 engine cleaner the trick? Thanks everyone.
 
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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i heard ists good stuff, just my 02 but i clean mine with purple cleaner and a pressure washer, theyre real clean and kinda flat black, the good thing about that is if there is a leak anywhere it shows up shiney. very easy to detect!
 
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Old May 27, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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I use the S-100 engine cleaner. Works well. Doesn't make the fins really shiny though.
 
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Old May 27, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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I make and sale soap and degreaser in my bussniss so I use my f-20 product.It's close to simple green and it does a good job.I spray Pig Spit on all the black afterwards and it makes it look brand knew.
 
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Old May 27, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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I used S100 Engine Brightner, it really makes the black color shine. It also make cleaning the engine easier........
 
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