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07-12-2012, 01:28 PM
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Good cleaning product for black engine?
Can anyone recommend a good cleaning product for black engine parts?
I’ve been using WD40 to get rid of grease and a mild soap solution, using a soft brush (paint brush) to get into the tight spots, between fins etc. Works OK but starts to look grubby again quite quickly. Any suggestions?
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07-12-2012, 01:30 PM
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Formula Extreme Main Motorcycle: 2012 T100
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Originally Posted by richm
Can anyone recommend a good cleaning product for black engine parts?
I’ve been using WD40 to get rid of grease and a mild soap solution, using a soft brush (paint brush) to get into the tight spots, between fins etc. Works OK but starts to look grubby again quite quickly. Any suggestions?
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I have heard that s100 works well. Haven't tried it myself yet.
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07-12-2012, 02:03 PM
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I actually used WD40 for the engine on my (much missed) Tiger...just buffed off the excess. Stayed nice looking for a good while...
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2007 Bonneville T100 - Ricor Intiminators, Ohlins 36E's, TOR's, Burton DS003 and other geegaws.
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07-12-2012, 02:07 PM
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I wash it down with car wash soap...the use Pig Spit (any Harley shop) on the black stuff...works good
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07-12-2012, 07:27 PM
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Suzuki Motorycle Wash. Spray it on a cold engine, let it set a minute, rinse it off. If you've got alot of grunge around the sprocket carrier, using a paint brush will loosen the worst of it with little or no effort. Really good stuff.
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07-12-2012, 08:02 PM
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Yep, S100 formulated for black engine paint. Works great!
/M
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07-12-2012, 08:07 PM
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Thanks guys - I'll try a couple of these options
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07-12-2012, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by richm
Thanks guys - I'll try a couple of these options
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Thanks for bring this up...just picked up a used Bonnie Black a couple weeks ago and was wondering the same thing. It's like this forum can read my mind...
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07-13-2012, 08:33 AM
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I've had good luck with Simple Green...Spray it on, let sit for a min or two, lightly brush, rinse (spray and let soak again in really grimey areas), then dry.
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07-13-2012, 04:26 PM
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SuperStock Main Motorcycle: 2005 Bonneville Black
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Armorall
Armorall I find works the best, been using it for the last 7 years and cases look like they did when it was brand new... Brings out the dark black and leaves no residue.
Sent from my wireless network in the garage...
Last edited by Lion; 07-13-2012 at 04:30 PM.
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