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what does everyone use to clean the blacked out cases on the speedie? Just wanted some ideas to see if there is something someone is using some magical potion I have not thought of! Thanks in advance.
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Cleaning speedmaster blacked out cases
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WD40!!! 
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that's what I use now. Seems like I heard that WD40 was not good for the finish or something. Don't know if true or I just dreamed that up or heard it somewhere or read it somewhere. Tried the search engine on here but came up with no topics.
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I was told to use engine bright and then someone on here said to shine it up with black shoe polish, haven't tried that yet.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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I use a light spray with Silicone spray then a wipe with a rag on all the black on the bike. Keeps it like new.
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On my Harley I used Pig Snot....
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I use Meguiars
Gold Classâ„¢ Vinyl/Rubber Protectant
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Armour-All
Neither last as long as wax, but neither leave waxy, white residue in the rough areas.
2004 Triumph Speedmaster (J Lo) 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner (Adele)
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I ve been away on hol's so Im late with reply I said to use black shoe polish it is brilliant for the black engine cases and also the black chain guard
Nigel
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S100 & Mother's back to black work about equally well. Armor All will work as too.
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we should do this every weekend!
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I've tried a few different cleaners that have been mentioned here, but the one that I found gives the best, longest lasting shine on the SM's black cases is Motul Shine and GO. It ;s silicone based, but the nice thing is that if you overspray onto any other bike part, it wipes away without streaking. I also use it on the front forks and wheels. The bugs and brake dust are easier to clean off.
It's great stuff, smells nice, and is only about $8 a can.
'06 Speedmaster, Long TORS, rest is stock (for now)
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