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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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I initially posted this in an old Pledge thread but was asked to start a new thread so here goes.


Since Pledge has changed is formula my wife sent SC Johnson an email with regard to using the new formula on a motorcycle, below is their response. Looks like it's a no go....


Thanks for getting in touch with us, Rene

Yes, we have recently changed the formulation for all of our PledgeŽ Furniture Sprays. That said, as we currently are not offering a petroleum-based product that is recommended for use on a motorcycle, we would suggest getting in touch with an auto detailer for an appropriate suggestion.

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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Thanks. Now I would just like to know the difference between new and old formula and if mine is to be used or not. I suspect some sort of new labeling??
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Well....it is and always has specified "furniture" polish.
It was good while it lasted!
It's funny how they just recently marketed it "for motorcycles" though.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bohica48
I initially posted this in an old Pledge thread but was asked to start a new thread so here goes.


Since Pledge has changed is formula my wife sent SC Johnson an email with regard to using the new formula on a motorcycle, below is their response. Looks like it's a no go....


Thanks for getting in touch with us, Rene

Yes, we have recently changed the formulation for all of our PledgeŽ Furniture Sprays. That said, as we currently are not offering a petroleum-based product that is recommended for use on a motorcycle, we would suggest getting in touch with an auto detailer for an appropriate suggestion.

Kind regards,

Stacy
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SC Johnson, A Family Company
Thanks for the info,but a lot of people will be slashing their wrists after reading your post.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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What???
this is new to me.
So now I have to go back to washing my bike? its been 3 years!!!
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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I was disappointed to say the least, I have a can and a half left of the old stuff and not looking forward to running out....

The new cans list the ingredients and "no petroleum based propellants" where as the old can I have do not list either one. The ones I have are about two years old.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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i used the new stuff on my bike seems to work fine and recently saw there comercial showing it used on bikes ... so what is the diffrance ?
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Time to find some "old" stock & load up!
 
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hmmmmm, I never noticed whether mine said the petroleum statement or not. I'm going to have to look. I bet the new would still work, just wouldn't be as slick. Any scientists out there willing to take a look at the new ingredients list???


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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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This stuff works just as good if not better and can be picked up at any Honda Car Dealer.

 
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