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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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I was given a can of HD Engine Brightener to try by my dealer. It worked great. It did not take very much to treat the entire engine and the can should last quite a while.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Pumba11
I have very good luck with WD-40. Last a long time.
Ditto
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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I use bike brite and it makes the engine look new. Spray on a cool engine,let sit for maybe two minutes and hose off really good. I then blow it dry with my leaf blower. Looks like new!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Pig Spit works best
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BigJimmy
S-100 Engine Brightener is made just for that!

yes works good and lasts.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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S-100 works great and lasts through repeated washings
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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How about the polished aluminum edges of the fins? Does Pig Spit or S100 work on those? Mine look pretty bad...
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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For the edges I use Nevr-Dull or 0000 (the finest) steel wool with WD-40.
 
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hd engine bright........
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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light coat of wd 40 works great and is cheap
 
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