Just purchased a 2002 Rubicon (pics below).
Anyone know what to use to keep a new engine looking new?

After just a couple of outings, I notice stains that don't seem to want to come off. Couldn't resist the mudholes....

I'm sure the the clean freak in me will wear off in time, but I would like it to look nice for a little while at least... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Buy some S100 from any cycle center. Follow instructions carefully and Presto!! It will look new

 

simple green, or whesleys whitewall cleaner. those sometimes workk

 

castrol power purple is what i use for my dale's frame after a day's ride in the red sand . i cant stand the discolortion of the aluminum after that . it still looks brand new after months of riding also

 

MX,

Be careful with that Castrol cleaner it will oxidize aluminum quicker than snot. You have to really dilute it. Used straight I've had my skin on my hands peel.

Smitty

 

Simple Green is the bomb. Won't hurt grass or animals or aluminum. DO NOT USE CASTROL POWER PURPLE or GREASE LIGHTNING! Invest in some 3M scotch brite pads. The green ones.

 

Do NOT repeat DO NOT USE CASTROL or Grease Lightning on aluminum,I contains hydroxide which is lye and will eat or actually dissolve aluminum and discolor it,this is actually the dissolving process.Its good for degreasing chains and blocks even aluminum 1s but ya have to wash it off fast.1 day I was cleaning my car and got it on my windshield,I got distraced and forgot to ge tit off,When I relized it a few days later it was 2 late it etched my winshield,stuff is bad for the skin too,will burn your skin and if ya have cuts woweekazowee stars.