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Gbaz
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 08:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So... Anyone use Pledge to clean/wax their bike? cheap and easy to use. I had been using it on my vstars paint for a few years, going to give it a try on the Buell and just wanted to see if anyone else had gave it a try.
makes the bike smell lemon fresh too : )
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Swordsman
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 08:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Huh, never thought of that. I tried real car wax on the frame once... bad idea. Had to cut it off with WD-40. Does Pledge leave a residue like that?

~SM
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Gbaz
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 09:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

nope, need to reapply every time you wash. the soap and water takes it off.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Leave Pledge to the furniture.



Try Plexus. It is made for plastic, and it works great on cleaning the wheels too: leaves a shiny surface that wipes right off.

Its available at many motorcycle stores. Not sure about HD though.


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Jaimec
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I thought this thread was going to be about some Fraternity initiation or something...
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Josnow
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use Pledge on my wakeboard boat after every use. Leaves a nice shine and helps eliminate water spots. Never thought about using it on my bike.
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984gasm
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 01:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've been using pledge for sometime after I wash it to give it a nice shine. It's always around, but maybe I will try that Plexus stuff...
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H2owerker
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 05:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

X2 on the Plexus. I got mine at a window tinting place.
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Cadhopper
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 06:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Most of the motorcycle dealers in my area sell Plexus. I keep a small can in my saddle bags in a cotton sock and use it on my face shield and windscreen. It works great.
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Bads1
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 01:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Honda Spray polish is what I use.
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Chippy
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 01:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

wheres cityslicker with "i use dirt"?
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Dentguy
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 01:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Honda Spray polish is what I use.

+1. Works great.

Take the little can on long rides to clean face shield.

Cheaper than Plexus.
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Scrapin
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 12:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dry-Wash works really well also.
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Panhead_dan
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 08:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've had bad luck with most all that stuff.
I used some kind of cleaner and a polish from the same manufacturer on a dresser windshield for a year or so and the damned windshield delaminated. Water costs less and won't hurt it.
Pledge is another bad memory. Under no circumstances, never, ever use it on your seat. No matter how shiney it makes it.
I've tried that Honda wash too and could not tell the difference between it and water as far as it's ability to clean normal road splooge. As a matter of fact, the only cleaners I use are, well, um, ok. I perty much don't clean shit much. Especially on my Uly. She looks better with mud and bugsplat than she did brand new. She's kind of an ugly bitch though. The splooge gives her more personality.
I have another bike that looks better clean but she aint lookin all that spiffy these days either. Maybe I should squirt pledge on her. (but NOT ON THE SEAT!)



lemon fresh?
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Slamber777
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 09:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

l've used ProtectAll for years. Smells a lot like Pledge. It has Carnauba wax and UV blocker. Spray on and wipe off. Works real well and quick to use. 6oz can is easy to pack, too.

http://www.protectall.com/pawaxlg.htm
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 10:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Been using pledge and/or the dollar store lemony variety for years on all my bikes. Works pretty well.
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