Pledge on the windshield
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Pledge may work but keep in mind how it is designed. It has a light solvent in it that dissolves the top layer of the varnish on furniture. The lemon oil in it helps it shine more. For my windshield I am sticking with Plexus and it works good on my plastic prescription glasses too. My HD dealer carries Plexus and another product called Protect All meant as a detailer for all surfaces and it contains carnuba wax.
BTW HarleyDawg, the pledge Klean and Shine contains 10-30 percent hydrotreated heavy naptha. I wouldn't know how this would be for windshields since I haven't tested it myself. I'd say the cleaning properties would be better but I haven't found the need for anything other than plain ole Lemon Pledge. Why don't you do a prolonged test with it and let us know if it harms your windshield?
As far as detailers with carabuna wax in them...you can keep them if they suit your needs, they for SURE don't suit mine. After using pledge I hate the wax detailers.
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That's funny, I used that Honda spray crap when they still called it HONDA spray cleaner instead of Next Dimension brand. It was my least favorite of anything I ever tried. I just hated the greasy smudges and the work to get them off. I guess you have to say what ever floats your boat is good enough for you and leave it at that. I guess I am just a perfectionist in what works best for me but always did try them all before I found the ultimate.
I think climate conditions also come into play. In very humid climates like I live in so many products show the residue and do not look as good and are hard to work with. I guess my testing is in much harsher environments than some people are accustom to.
I think climate conditions also come into play. In very humid climates like I live in so many products show the residue and do not look as good and are hard to work with. I guess my testing is in much harsher environments than some people are accustom to.
Last edited by Cruise; Jan 5, 2009 at 01:16 AM.
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OTOH, Novus is a plastic polish and works very well. For fine scratches the Novus #1 will likely remove them, but I use #3 for deeper wounds. I have been using Rejex on all smooth surfaces of the bike every six months, including the WS, and using only water or water and car-wash concentrate for cleaning.
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Here's a review (on the original manufacture product). If read through I think you can find a link to the Honda label. It's easier to get.
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I used to use the Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish. I thought it was great. They've rebranded something they're calling Honda Glare Professional Polish. Also have a complimenting cleaner, Honda Glare Ultra Wash. Read about it on another thread somewhere on this forum. I plan on trying it out this season.
Here's a review (on the original manufacture product). If read through I think you can find a link to the Honda label. It's easier to get.
Rob
Here's a review (on the original manufacture product). If read through I think you can find a link to the Honda label. It's easier to get.
Rob
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Yeah, I'm not saying that PLEXUS is the end all but it is proven across the spectrum. Unless HD windshields are different than others which could very well be the case I will stick with it. A bit pricey but a can goes a long way. I use it on my Helo everyday in the Corps and it keeps the window clean, helps against dust build up and water beading is good too. I know all the pro racers are using it in the pits too for GP and AMA Superbike racing for years and it works the best all around for my applications.
FYI, opinion goes a long way in these forums and all advice is great to make the best decisions. I got a lot of buddies in the race scene which put me on the PLEXUS kick and it came over with me when I got off sportbikes and went HD.
They use WD40 to clean their bikes though too so I can't say I would take all the advice of my racing buddies. Great for the track bike but I think I will stick to Mothers on my HD paint.
FYI, opinion goes a long way in these forums and all advice is great to make the best decisions. I got a lot of buddies in the race scene which put me on the PLEXUS kick and it came over with me when I got off sportbikes and went HD.
They use WD40 to clean their bikes though too so I can't say I would take all the advice of my racing buddies. Great for the track bike but I think I will stick to Mothers on my HD paint.
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