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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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WD-40 and wipe off the excess.

Works every time.



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Ive been using Glare products to polish my bike, but I accidentally got some on the black part of the engine. Regular soap and water did not remove it, wha else could I use?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Used WD-40 on a Street Bob I had,worked great.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by masterblaster
Wd 40 and tooth brush, wash then put light coat of wd 40 back on.
+1 It works great and you don't have to buy any new crap.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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I use ice wax by turtlewax on everything works grate even on flatblack paint and it also removes wax buildup from pastwax.One bottle has lasted me over 4 years.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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I would go buy a new 2011 screaming eagle street glide.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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As many others saud: WD 40 & Toothbrush,doing it when the motor's a little warm works well but not necessary.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Like an earlier poster said, Pig Spit. I've been using it for over fifteen years. Absolutely no scrubbing, just spray it on black wrinkle paint then wipe off. Try it.
 
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Originally Posted by Sadist112
Save your money on all that other crap. Lemon Pledge works for me everytime and costs 3.99 at Walmart.
+1, and it keeps engine cases looking like new!
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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I used Pig Spit for the same problem and I was very pleased and easy. Sprayed cylinder fins and everything looked new. Spray and drink beverage of choice no scrubbing.

I use pledge on other areas but maybe I will try it on cases. I am not a big fan of WD40 on any paint but I know some other that use just not me.
 
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