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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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Do a search ... the "new formula" Pledge is NOT recommended for your finish now!
 
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bellgnte
Pledge used to be better before they changed the formula about 1 year ago. Almost like it left a coat of wax after using it. The new formula still works great for cleaning.
Original Pledge had carnuba wax in it, the newer formula has no wax and leaves streaks and hard to get off, you will scratch your clearcoat over time. Protect-all product works even better then the old Pledge.
 
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