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  • Diesel or Petrol Wash ?

    Was Reading up on Chrome & engine Cleaning,some Places Say clean with Diesel & some Petrol

    which is right ?

    Which Prevents Rust Better ?

  • #2
    Query Approved.
    :)

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    • #3
      they say Kerosine does it better.

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      • #4
        any other views ?

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        • #5
          Autosol or Rustlick.
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          • #6
            My mechanic suggests Diesel wash..

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            • #7
              I cleaned up yesterday with kerosene, as I've seen the washing center people do it. It takes off the oil stains and mud easily. Just get a small, hard paintbrush and you're all set to go.

              PS: A second wash with shampoo pouch (Chik, Pantene, H&S) would be advisable too.
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              • #8
                ^^^ using those Shampoo's will damage or fade the paint in the long run

                use Car Shampoo's

                with Regard to the Topic: i think Diesel Seems best,Quality & Adultration of Kerosene is Always Questionable
                Last edited by arvindraju; 04-24-2009, 11:45 AM.

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                • #9
                  but once u wash ur bike with diesel/kerosine..... after two days they catch too much Dust

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                  • #10
                    ^ +1

                    As per your original question arvindraju, petrol, diesel, kerosene whatever you use will clean rust. Shampoos (Even car) do not clean rust. But none of these will **prevent** from further rusting. You need anti-rust protective agents for that.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by swingarm View Post
                      ^ +1

                      As per your original question arvindraju, petrol, diesel, kerosene whatever you use will clean rust. Shampoos (Even car) do not clean rust. But none of these will **prevent** from further rusting. You need anti-rust protective agents for that.
                      i guess right way to ask is ... whats best cleaning compound

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                      • #12
                        diesel wash

                        diesel wash damage bikes shine..how true it is????
                        i have got a apache abs..as u know it is difficult to maintain white color..i m thinking of doing diesel wash before taflon service on my bike...pls advice me

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