The black finish on my X1 engine is looking greyish and dirty. Any ideas on how to get them looking good again? I use wd-40, which works for a short while, anybody found something better?
Thanks,
John

clean it, de-grease it, spray it with BBQ black paint

Good scrub with a good quality bike cleaner and then spray with silicon spray it'll come up like new ..........s100 engine brightener works very well but it is just an expensive way of buying silicon spray.

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2001 X1 2009 1125CR 2006 Uly X3 2010 Uly a fully Maz'd S1 and a 1991 RS1200 Westwind.

One does not argue with that photo.

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2006 XB12Ss..... 1998 S1W..... 1996 S2T
We do not need the help of our friends so much as confidence that they will help us when we need it. –Epicurus

PJ1 satin black
Petrol proof too.
BBQ paint aint



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Head in PJ1 satin black and barrels in PJ1 silver

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Should Have Stuck To making Tubers

Thanks fellas, I'll try the scrub and silicone spray before painting.
Lookin good GM.
John

Best idea as any new paint is likely to peel off if the surfaces aren't 100% when it's applied.

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2001 X1 2009 1125CR 2006 Uly X3 2010 Uly a fully Maz'd S1 and a 1991 RS1200 Westwind.

Have you ever heard of anybody doing nights in white satin?

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Spencer Racing... www.spencerracing.co.uk

spray alttle acf50 on to cases and rub with shoe polish brush(clean one) and use toothbrush to get into smaller areas.also works for rear belt spocket.