??? Pledge ???
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,388
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From: Wisconsin
I am looking forward to giving Lemon Pledge a try. Any one try Orange Pledge?
I have been using http://purpleslice.com/ . It's a bit pricy but I found out a detailer for Arlen Ness loves the stuff.
I have been using http://purpleslice.com/ . It's a bit pricy but I found out a detailer for Arlen Ness loves the stuff.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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I have been using Pledge for years. My bike is 4 years old, wash it a couple of times a year, have never waxed it and still looks new...
We use it on airplane and helicopter plexi. also. Doesn't seem to fog up as some other plexi cleaners are prone to do.
We use it on airplane and helicopter plexi. also. Doesn't seem to fog up as some other plexi cleaners are prone to do.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: The Desert SouthWest
Just started using Lemon Pledge right after a wash and it really gives a nice slick shine to the bike.
Obviously an occasional Waxing is still in order but between waxings the Lemon Pledge seems to work great. I'd only do it when the bike is really clean though, not any significant dust on it cuz dust, at least where i live here in the high desert, is very abrasive.
Obviously an occasional Waxing is still in order but between waxings the Lemon Pledge seems to work great. I'd only do it when the bike is really clean though, not any significant dust on it cuz dust, at least where i live here in the high desert, is very abrasive.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: CT
I applied Pledge late this morning on a nice clean bike and six hours later I see no visible dust attracted to the nice vivid black finish or the chrome that I went over. Bike is in the garage uncovered, so far so good. 
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 937
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From: Southwestern Illinois
Okay, I went out and got a can of Lemon Pledge also. On the windshield it works awesome. On the black it seems to work really well also. Like others have said though, make sure the dust is off, I use an air hose to blast mine with first. No, it doesn't replace a good wash job and wax, but as a quick detailer it seems to work very well.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 527
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Hey, I use the Pledge wipes.
Nice compact package fits anywhere on the bike, no overspray, disposable...
Follow it up with a microfiber cloth & everything looks nice!
Paint, chrome, leather, plexiglass, whatever!
Nice compact package fits anywhere on the bike, no overspray, disposable...
Follow it up with a microfiber cloth & everything looks nice!
Paint, chrome, leather, plexiglass, whatever!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 10,946
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From: Nevada
I use one all the time on my black show car and black Harley and have never had a problem.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 337
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From: Marana, Arizona
I used the pledge and honestly I think it sux! I went by my paint guy and he was tripping at the oil film all over my bike. He asked what the hell was all over my bike and I told him pledge. He freaked out and totally wiped my bike down with McGuires. I told him I saw everybody was using it and he said they were all crazy. He suggested a 1 to 4 mix of windex for the bike with microfiber and soapy water for the windshield. He says the pledge leaves a oil film and to avoid it. He also said wash my bike every week or two because the clear coat they use these days are awesome and wash till your hearts content. And after a few years if the paint looks like it's fading then use wax, but only use wax a few years down the road. Just my 2 cents.
Here's the link to my paint guy's site.
http://www.hughesmotoart.com/
Here's the link to my paint guy's site.
http://www.hughesmotoart.com/
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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100 % agree!!! We use it on the bottom of our sleds to haul our gear out in the snow/ice fields. They slide like they are not touching the ground!! I made the mistake in the dark one night and did not pay attention to one after getting gear out of it, stepped back into it, and took off like someone shoved me with all they had. Busted my a$$ and head like a linebacker nailed me!! The other guys found it amuseing, but not me!!! Lesson learned.