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May 13, 2014 | 10:17 AM

#11

pghreed

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollaMo

+1

That edge is so narrow, it will be next to impossible to use any kind of polish and not get it on the "black" part of the fins.

You don't want to get any polish on the Black for sure.

This works very well!
You don't even need any "polish", just a quick brush with the pad.

So after i restore it without getting all crazy with something too aggressive, any tips on sealing the machined edge finish?

May 13, 2014 | 06:04 PM

#12

GriffinDenim13FLHX

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From: Meridian, Idaho

Quote:

Originally Posted by shooter5074

Non-scratch Scotch-Brite and soapy water using Dawn dish soap.

Damn as soon as you think , " Ya i have all my cleaning products"
Shooter say's nope!
Now I have to run to the store and get this now lol..
Thanks a lot Shooter.

May 13, 2014 | 06:17 PM

#13

BigTwins

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From: Fl

Holy crap...are you guys kidding? Polishing the jug fins? Wish I had that kinda time on my hands....But I can guarandamntee I'd find something else to do... Like RIDE!!! (Don't get bent, hehehehe, just messin' with ya)

May 13, 2014 | 06:45 PM

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Keithhu

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From: SE Michigan

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Originally Posted by BigTwins

I'm with you brother - and I'm pretty obsessive about cleaning my bike.

May 13, 2014 | 07:55 PM

#15

TheGrandPoohBah

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From: Mountain Top, Alabama

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Originally Posted by pghreed

cleaned engine on 2011 street glide, btw the HD Engine Brightening Cleaner is awesome...

to the question though - How can i safely polish the machined finish on the jugs?

Yes, the HD Engine Bright is great stuff. I like it too.
My vote is to leave the machined finish alone.
You might be sorry!

May 13, 2014 | 09:19 PM

#16

kingomtn

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From: poof

while I have not polished the jugs on the bike I have used nevr dull on many aluminum antiques, parts and wheels.

May 13, 2014 | 09:39 PM

#17

hd_rolling

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From: Grays Creek, NC

My last softail had the machine finish turn to a dull gray one time at Daytona when we got a hotel on the water. It was almost impossible to get back to factory condition, but it was okay. I used green scrub pad and simple green and a lot of elbow grease. Worse case you could pull the heads and jugs and get them diamond cut?