The awasomeness of Simple Green
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06-30-2009 | 03:47 PM
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Thats not a problem. I'm always over-abusive on the final rinse. I don't like having soap spot stains left after a good washing.
Where is Deej? Usually you say something about a clean or dirty KLX, he's the first in here.
No harm Deej, you know all of us forum members look up to you as kinda like a forum father (moderator).
Where is Deej? Usually you say something about a clean or dirty KLX, he's the first in here.
No harm Deej, you know all of us forum members look up to you as kinda like a forum father (moderator).
Nooo. But I do wonder what Deej uses? Or is it that Deej just stares at the dirt and it melts off?!
I just love the this stuff. I use it mostly on the KLX and to clean up the engine on the Ranger. I should try it to remove all the road kill I got on the front of the Ranger from the trip.
I just love the this stuff. I use it mostly on the KLX and to clean up the engine on the Ranger. I should try it to remove all the road kill I got on the front of the Ranger from the trip.
hahahah you monkeys, I just found this thread.
Yea Super clean is one of the products we use here at work. In fact I have the custodial staff down to 3 products. Which keeps it simple here. Super Clean diluted for general cleaning
A disinfectant cleaner that kills even the stuff that comes off you guys
and a toilet bowl cleaner that makes the porcelain shine even after Hoedogg drops a deuce.
However, this is what I use on my bike. Although I really have stopped using it since I think it kind of harsh on aluminum.
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06-30-2009 | 10:12 PM
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Jason don't hate so much man! 
In your responses about the MX 250s, I think you were a little hard on the guy. Relax man take a deep breath. Its all good. And put in some emotion smileys once in a while. Sheesh.
In your responses about the MX 250s, I think you were a little hard on the guy. Relax man take a deep breath. Its all good. And put in some emotion smileys once in a while. Sheesh.
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06-30-2009 | 10:18 PM
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i challenge it to fight. let me grub sum IN n OUT burger after a long night of drinking. i peel the paint off the walls!
"Super Clean diluted for general cleaning
A disinfectant cleaner that kills even the stuff that comes off you guys
and a toilet bowl cleaner that makes the porcelain shine even after Hoedogg drops a deuce
"Super Clean diluted for general cleaning
A disinfectant cleaner that kills even the stuff that comes off you guys
and a toilet bowl cleaner that makes the porcelain shine even after Hoedogg drops a deuce
#15
07-01-2009 | 12:50 AM
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+1 on using Simple Green...I use the Simple Green Max..sprayed on the engine areas full strength, let it soak for a couple of mins max, then simply rinse off for that clean bright shine.
My MX boots seem to be doing more harm top my engine case covers then anything I am using to clean the bike, so I am not too worried about the corrosive aspect of the cleaner. And I rinse the bike really well also.
BTW The Bike looks great!
My MX boots seem to be doing more harm top my engine case covers then anything I am using to clean the bike, so I am not too worried about the corrosive aspect of the cleaner. And I rinse the bike really well also.
BTW The Bike looks great!
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07-01-2009 | 01:19 AM
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Ninja Edit:
Apparently I missed something..so I deleted some posts to be safe..I'll take your word for it.
Last edited by JasonFMX; 07-01-2009 at 03:12 AM.
#17
07-01-2009 | 01:23 AM
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I'm a fan of simple greeen, but not on my bike. It cleans a variety of things really well....HOWEVER, it's highly corrosive to alluminum and alluminum alloys, so if you have to use the stuff rinse it off immediately and thoroughly. Letting it soak-in is not a good idea.
Here's some findings from a study USAF did on the stuff back in 89. When I was in the USN, we were told to stop washing hanger bay floors with Simple Green while aircraft were inside because its was corroding the wheels.
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-4117.html
Air Force, results from which were published in 1989,
> aluminum alloy samples were immersed in Simple Green for
> a week then removed, cleaned and weighed. The results
> indicated that the approximately 3.5-gram aluminum alloy
> samples experienced a material loss of about 31 milligrams
> in a diluted solution and a whopping 295 milligram loss
> after spending a week in the undiluted liquid. The Air
> Force report summed it up this way: "We do not recommend
> the use of this product on Air Force equipment containing
> aluminum." Good advice, that.
I know you like to play devil's advocate, LeerJet, so don't take my word on it. Do a search for 'simple green on aluminum' and see what pops-up.
Here's some findings from a study USAF did on the stuff back in 89. When I was in the USN, we were told to stop washing hanger bay floors with Simple Green while aircraft were inside because its was corroding the wheels.
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-4117.html
Air Force, results from which were published in 1989,
> aluminum alloy samples were immersed in Simple Green for
> a week then removed, cleaned and weighed. The results
> indicated that the approximately 3.5-gram aluminum alloy
> samples experienced a material loss of about 31 milligrams
> in a diluted solution and a whopping 295 milligram loss
> after spending a week in the undiluted liquid. The Air
> Force report summed it up this way: "We do not recommend
> the use of this product on Air Force equipment containing
> aluminum." Good advice, that.
I know you like to play devil's advocate, LeerJet, so don't take my word on it. Do a search for 'simple green on aluminum' and see what pops-up.
Just pulling on ya.
Good info about the aluminum alloy. I've been aware of this, so what I should have said by let it soak-in, is, let it sit for 1 minute then rinse off. Also, I've heard to avoid clear plastics as well. As over time, it will cause yellowing.
I don't use the Simple Green for every wash. Just when it gets dirty enough in places where a sponge can't get to. And that may be once or twice a year.
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