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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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what are you guys using to make the engine look new again?
iv heard simple green or degreaser.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Try s100 engine stabizer works great on the black engine parts
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Clean it with simple green or something similar, let it dry thoroughly, and then spray it with S100 Engine Brightener. It will look better than new.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Harley engine bright works great
 
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used H-D engine bright last year still looks good
 
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Clean it with simple green or something similar, let it dry thoroughly, and then spray it with S100 Engine Brightener. It will look better than new.
 
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HD engine brightner just don't overdo it. Ask me how I know..
 
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Ask me how I know..

OK...how do you know?
 
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This is what I use too. It's the best stuff that I have found so far. I got it at my dealer.
 
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