GOOD DEGREASER FOR ROAD GRIME AND OIL?

Looking Good, ... I would use A few applications of Never Dull {lots of elbow grease} on the engine covers, carburetor tops, & float bowls & cam cover & then finish off with Mothers Aluminum Polish, It'll make em look like chrome ...Good Luck !!!

I was periodically testing straight to mother's polish. I used never dull back in the day, will this hasten the crossover from flat to shiny? (power clean - simple green - never dull - mother's polish) I have a valve cover that I am prepping separately (the current is cracked). I was looking into drill polish wheels like Old Man Rock had used above. Time is limited and the summer is officially here etc... and I don't want to be polishing when I could be riding but I don't want to miss this opportunity to get my baby shining like it should be. I really appreciate all of the input everyone has given!

650ed wrote:

Matteson wrote: Easy Off oven cleaner. After it foams remove because the lye will stick around and leave white spots. Take that thing to the car wash and give her a good rinse.

Don't do it! It will etch your aluminum and ruin the appearance! Even the oven cleaner containers say do not use on aluminum.

www.hdforums.com/forum/detailing/229259-...worst-nightmare.html

Before oven cleaner:
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After oven cleaner:
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that's clearly an idiot move and good example of leaving it on too long.

I like this stuff:

Just read through the thread. I am prepping my bike for a The Cycle World Mag sponsored Rolling Concours at Indy Motor Speedway during the Moto GP a week from today. Will use some of your suggestions to get the clean/shin back on the engine! Thanks all!