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Apr 24, 2011 | 06:45 PM

#11

piasspj

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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

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Originally Posted by mmcbeat

With the advent of clear coat paint jobs, heavy, frequent wax jobs are no longer necessary. Wax every once-in-a-while and use Pledge in between.

I haven't waxed a vehicle in years, my old neighbor washes every week and waxes at least a few times a year. After a few years he has rubbed through the paint especially on edges. After 10 years I can wash mine and it still has a good shine.

Apr 24, 2011 | 07:06 PM

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scheduler

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From: Wisconsin, SE

anybody use pledge on the windshield ? it does work great on the paint though

Apr 24, 2011 | 07:09 PM

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FDHOG

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From: Highlands, NJ

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Originally Posted by scheduler

anybody use pledge on the windshield ? it does work great on the paint though

Use Plexus on the windshield. I use it on the 3m film on my saddlebag tops and it also works good on the paint.....it just doesn't have that fresh lemony smell.

Apr 24, 2011 | 07:10 PM

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bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

Use it all over, it's not going to hurt anything. You're safe using it over wax, windshields, and anything else you want to sparkle. Totally safe!

Apr 24, 2011 | 07:21 PM

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drukanfu

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From: N.E. Wisconsin

Car wash, insert $ 2.00 quaters, put dial on soap, go round and round and around...on third pass switch dial to rinse, go round and round and round an wound till water spray stops or you fall down. Air dry.

Apr 24, 2011 | 07:26 PM

#16

Metal 1

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From: California

I've been afraid of Pledge since I used the Lemon stuff on my glasses and the dang bee's started attacking my face.

Guess I'll leave it off my glasses and try it on my bike.

Apr 24, 2011 | 07:36 PM

#17

Rat1

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From: In the north

I tried it for a bit until I learned that Pledge will actually remove wax and sealers. I now only use either wizards or Mequires spray detailers as they have a little wax in them to help keep a protective coat. My bike shines just as good if not better.

I give my bike a complete rub down twice a year and finish up with a sealer and a wax. Either Wizards Mist and shine or Mequires Ultimate detail for inbetween clean ups.

S100 for the black engine parts etc.

I don't know what Pledge uses for a propellant in their products so that also concerns me.

Apr 24, 2011 | 07:47 PM

#18

houstonhdguy

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From: State of Confusion

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Originally Posted by bigskyhd

Use it all over, it's not going to hurt anything. You're safe using it over wax, windshields, and anything else you want to sparkle. Totally safe!

+1

I use it on everything on the bike...except tires and grips. Never a problem or issue. I think it actually keeps from getting swirls in the paint. Spray and wipe with a micro fiber towel after a wash.