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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by fcsallan
Lemon pledge is great for windshields but on the rest of the bike I wouldn't use the lemon version. The fragrance used does contain some acids that will cause pitting and wear on the shiny surfaces over time. Regular Pledge however will not.
Nah, do a search. There is probably a hundred threads on it. Some of these old farts here have been using it for 20 years with no side effects.

Me? I've only been using it for around three years but have never been left with anything but a great shine.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by fcsallan
Lemon pledge is great for windshields but on the rest of the bike I wouldn't use the lemon version. The fragrance used does contain some acids that will cause pitting and wear on the shiny surfaces over time. Regular Pledge however will not.
Thats good to know. I have used lemon pledge before with good results. If regular works as good, then I might give it a try.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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I have used Lemon Pledge and it really does a very good job. The downside is that it seems to attract bees. Not an issue when moving down the highway.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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I just use red (brown) scotchbrite. I can't see **** thru the windshield, but the bugs come off rather easily.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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I use Plexus but found that Lemon Pledge works as well or better. When I'm on the road, I stick a can of Pledge in my bag and use it on the whole bike.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Soap and water, dry it off then spray on some polish and done.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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I also use Plexus. great stuff but a little pricey.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Plexus here too.. but it almost doubled in price last yr...

As far a Pledge..... its about time we have another thread on it, haven't had one for a while.. put it with the other thousands of post on it.

I tried it, it was a no-go for me. but others swear by it...

Its been said in here that it does attract bees at stop lights.
 
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Warm water, wipe down with soft cloth and then pledge.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Where do you get plexus. I don't remember seeing it in stores, but I also can't say I was looking for it.
 
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