Winter Storage
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 18,656
Likes: 3,784
From: backwoods
I carry a can when traveling, and sometimes when bugs are bad. Clean every day. I will every so many years hit with 10 and 17 MGuires too. But that is not for quick cleaning.
Last edited by Rounders; Sep 6, 2022 at 09:52 PM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 18,656
Likes: 3,784
From: backwoods
Some people here use pledge. I only use on windshield, and the stuff I get over spray on.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...48-pledge.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...on-pledge.html
On this forum I have seen Pledge recommended more than anything else.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...verything.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...dge-use-4.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...48-pledge.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...on-pledge.html
On this forum I have seen Pledge recommended more than anything else.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...verything.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...dge-use-4.html
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,442
Likes: 1,429
From: pensacola fl
It doesnt matter to me what people use, their bike their choice. Why use something on a bike that is made for furniture? Again, in 2011 did these people put it on their vehicle too? If not it makes zero sense. Ive been detailing vehicles for money as a side gig for a long time. If You were a paying customer and I told you I put pledge on your bike/vehicle, what would you think? I would think, A dam hack". Its some backyard BS is what it is. Anybody that knows anything about detailing is not going to put pledge on a vehicle. Its a dam greasy as mess. Only hacks do it. But if their doing it to their own bike, their choice
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 18,656
Likes: 3,784
From: backwoods
It doesnt matter to me what people use, their bike their choice. Why use something on a bike that is made for furniture? Again, in 2011 did these people put it on their vehicle too? If not it makes zero sense. Ive been detailing vehicles for money as a side gig for a long time. If You were a paying customer and I told you I put pledge on your bike/vehicle, what would you think? I would think, A dam hack". Its some backyard BS is what it is. Anybody that knows anything about detailing is not going to put pledge on a vehicle. Its a dam greasy as mess. Only hacks do it. But if their doing it to their own bike, their choice
If a car cleaner told me to use and it worked, I would think he knew what he was doing and good guy for recommending something cheaper for me to use .
Lots of products are used on items they were not intended for. How much brake cleaner is used on brakes? Windex?
I only use windshield. But have over sprayed mirrors and tank.
Not sure your 2011 question. People been doing this for 20 years I know of, probably longer. So yes they were putting on bike in 2011.
Last edited by Rounders; Sep 7, 2022 at 07:57 AM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,570
Likes: 30,924
From: Pennsylvania
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,442
Likes: 1,429
From: pensacola fl
people been using Windex on chrome forever.
If a car cleaner told me to use and it worked, I would think he knew what he was doing and good guy for recommending something cheaper for me to use .
Lots of products are used on items they were not intended for. How much brake cleaner is used on brakes? Windex?
I only use windshield. But have over sprayed mirrors and tank.
Not sure your 2011 question. People been doing this for 20 years I know of, probably longer. So yes they were putting on bike in 2011.
If a car cleaner told me to use and it worked, I would think he knew what he was doing and good guy for recommending something cheaper for me to use .
Lots of products are used on items they were not intended for. How much brake cleaner is used on brakes? Windex?
I only use windshield. But have over sprayed mirrors and tank.
Not sure your 2011 question. People been doing this for 20 years I know of, probably longer. So yes they were putting on bike in 2011.
Again, not my bike doesnt matter to me.
If a person wants to use their ratchet to hammer a nail in, go ahead doesnt matter to me, its not my ratchet. Wrong tool for the job. Same as the pledge deal.
This Pledge talk is worse then the TopCoat talk from a couple years ago. At least that stuff was made for vehicle paint
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 17,684
Likes: 6,062
From: Niagara, Ontario, Canada
Those links were from 2011, 2012, 2013.
Again, not my bike doesnt matter to me.
If a person wants to use their ratchet to hammer a nail in, go ahead doesnt matter to me, its not my ratchet. Wrong tool for the job. Same as the pledge deal.
This Pledge talk is worse then the TopCoat talk from a couple years ago. At least that stuff was made for vehicle paint
Again, not my bike doesnt matter to me.
If a person wants to use their ratchet to hammer a nail in, go ahead doesnt matter to me, its not my ratchet. Wrong tool for the job. Same as the pledge deal.
This Pledge talk is worse then the TopCoat talk from a couple years ago. At least that stuff was made for vehicle paint
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 10,039
Likes: 10,772
From: SE Michigan
he's a valued member by many and what you might call 'on and on' i see as great information and free advice with no other intent but to help folks take great care of their bikes
it is the detailing section and it's where we talk products and methods, but I've come to discover, even in detailing, some folks just don't like to be told "no, bad approach"....that's where I agree with eagle....your bike, your methods, your outcome....go your way....but don't shoot yourself in the foot and expect to be admired for good aim afterward
it is the detailing section and it's where we talk products and methods, but I've come to discover, even in detailing, some folks just don't like to be told "no, bad approach"....that's where I agree with eagle....your bike, your methods, your outcome....go your way....but don't shoot yourself in the foot and expect to be admired for good aim afterward
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 18,656
Likes: 3,784
From: backwoods
Those links were from 2011, 2012, 2013.
Again, not my bike doesnt matter to me.
If a person wants to use their ratchet to hammer a nail in, go ahead doesnt matter to me, its not my ratchet. Wrong tool for the job. Same as the pledge deal.
This Pledge talk is worse then the TopCoat talk from a couple years ago. At least that stuff was made for vehicle paint
Again, not my bike doesnt matter to me.
If a person wants to use their ratchet to hammer a nail in, go ahead doesnt matter to me, its not my ratchet. Wrong tool for the job. Same as the pledge deal.
This Pledge talk is worse then the TopCoat talk from a couple years ago. At least that stuff was made for vehicle paint
Sure, if was paying a guy, maybe I would expect fancy chemicals. Though if it did work, I might think it is trick the pros use. I might thank the guy for saying, for light touch ups use this cheap product.
I use it on windshield. Great on trips i do use mquires 10 and 17 occasionally, it works great. Maybe it takes off the film from pledge. But not going rub on a chemical every day or on road..
90k miles on windshield. I think it looks ok.
if know Ill be riding at night in summer, some times I'll bring pledge.
Other note
My bikes are in unheated insulated attached garage so far not a moisture issue from heating up when out there. That's a little bit of concern. But not first guy to turn heat on only when out there.