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May 16, 2010 | 03:16 PM

#41

jjohnson77536

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Pledge works great, except...

Pledge works great but noticed on several occasions where bees like it too. They were buzzing around where I sprayed the lemon pledge. The pledge made it easy to take the bugs off the windshield, head lights, etc. and left a nice shine too. Plus, you can use it on your furniture too without a waxy buildup...

May 16, 2010 | 09:06 PM

#42

Knight2

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Originally Posted by jjohnson77536

bees like it too.

I heard only if you use the (Lemon) scented Pledge...
Souns logical'

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May 16, 2010 | 09:24 PM

#43

Bago

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Originally Posted by acchd

Yes I've read not to use Rain-X it on Lexan or plexi too. Kinda seems weird though cause on Clearviews website they say "Can be Polished, Buffed, and is Safe to use Rain-X Original Clear Formula". I've never tried it on my Clearview be interested if someone on here has?

I have used rain x on my clearview windshield with no problems and good results.I used the original formula.

May 16, 2010 | 09:43 PM

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Bonesbike1

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I've tried some of the products to keep my w/s clear and I find that I get water drops on the inside so bad that it really doesn't help to put the stuff on the outside.

May 17, 2010 | 01:00 AM

#45

imskier2

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I have a Freedom Shield and their website says you can use Rain X original as well.

May 17, 2010 | 07:01 AM

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TexasDwight

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Try this stuff out it is the cats A$$ for plastic/lexan/plexi/etc.

http://www.motosolutions.com/raincoat.html

Also look at this

http://www.motosolutions.com/fogtech.html

May 17, 2010 | 08:49 AM

#47

JHeiser

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Pledge.

May 17, 2010 | 09:17 AM

#48

Leftcoaster

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonesbike1

I've tried some of the products to keep my w/s clear and I find that I get water drops on the inside so bad that it really doesn't help to put the stuff on the outside.

Amen to that. Putting anything on for rain protection is a waste of time. For bugs I use Original Spray Cleaner And Polish. I think it's known now as Original Bike Spirits Spray Cleaner And Polish. If I dare say: it actually works better than Pledge.

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May 17, 2010 | 09:41 AM

#49

Retrop

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And then there is Clearview which advises with their installation instructions that the Original Rain X, Plexus or yes, even Pledge is recommended to clean their shields. So, if in doubt check with the people who made it. I use all three including a wet, warm towel soaked in water and they are all good but when you come right down to it bug guts stick like crazy when you smack em at 75 mph on a hot day so you will have to clean them off. Just part of riding fast. I don't pick up many bugs at 60 mph but over that they are bad.

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