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Old 06-26-2013, 12:32 AM
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Default Cleaning the black part of engine.

My chrome is looking good but the black part of the engine (like the satin above the derby cover area) is looking dull/hazy. I can't seem to get a solid black out of it like it used to be. Any cleaning product or solutions you can recommend would be appreciated.
 
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I use the Harley engine brightener, works wonders on any wrinkle black finish.
 
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Yup. S100 engine brightener. Spray on, wipe off excess. Easy. Done. Black again.
 
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S-100 is good. I like using Pig Spit.
 
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I've cleaned off the white residue after waxing the bike with WD-40 and a toothbrush.Won't hurt anything and you probably got it hanging around on your work bench..
 
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I use the Harley engine brightener, works wonders on any wrinkle black finish.

That. Just spray a light coat of it on cleaned powdercoated surface and it brings it right back to life. The surface looks restored. And it lasts for quite some time. You can find it at a local dealer.
 
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S100 then put some PigSpit on it, it'll be like new.
 
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