Pledge question.....

[Iowawegian]

I've seen differant threads about using Pledge to keep your bike clean but just wondering.....

1. Do you use it instead of washing your bike?

2. Do you use it on the paint,chrome, windsheild?

3. Does it take off bug splatter?

Thanks

[Kregerdoodle]

I use it on everything, but you need to wash your bike first, so that you are not rubbing dirt around and scratching the finish.

 

Kreg

[Iowawegian]

So the purpose of using pledge isn't to really clean it but to "shine it up"?

[Kregerdoodle]

Bingo !! Great wax and makes cleaning alot easier

[Black Owl]

LOL... Phew.... When I first read the title of this thread, and saw that it was out of Iowa, I figured it was going to be another Political Thread which would be heading south.

 

But it looks like the folks in Iowa are getting ready to stable their ponies for the winter as we are fast sliding into the PMS..

 

(For the newbies, that's Preventive Maintenance Season)

 

[SilvrT]

I've been using pledge for years...and I pledge to continue...

[N3FOL]

I use Pledge more often in the warmer months simply to make it easier to wipe off bug splats.

[Jerry W]

I always keep a can in the saddle bag when I am on the road, start off with a clean bike and hit the windshield and front end every time I fill up. Keeps the bike looking good and much easier to keep clean. I know keeping a bike clean isn't for everyone, but if that is what works for you pledge is a keeper.

[Venturous Randy]

LOL... Phew.... When I first read the title of this thread, and saw that it was out of Iowa, I figured it was going to be another Political Thread which would be heading south.

 

But it looks like the folks in Iowa are getting ready to stable their ponies for the winter as we are fast sliding into the PMS..

 

(For the newbies, that's Preventive Maintenance Season)

 

 

It is also known as Parked Motorcycle Syndrome

RandyA

[PBJ]

I've been using Pledge on my Bikes since the *0's. I used to use lemon pledge but when the orange pledge came out I tried it and found that it rubs in quicker and leave less of an oily film that needs to be rubber out. The lemon Pledge seems lighter with a little more water content to it. I usually rub it in with one clothe then rub out any excess with a drier cloth. If a bike isn't muddy then it will clean any surface including the engine cases. I had black aniodized cases on my Honda and its kept them looking like new.

[Missionary Rider]

1. Do you use it instead of washing your bike?

 

Yes, unless it is really crudy with obvious grit and grime. In that case I wash it with Simple Green.

 

2. Do you use it on the paint,chrome, windsheild?

 

I use it on everything except the seat.

 

3. Does it take off bug splatter?

 

Absolutely AND it makew bug splatter easier to remvoe next time around.

 

I keep a can in the bike and have fun cleaning friends windshields just to show them what Pledge can do.

[BamaVenture06]

I use the Unscented Pledge. Found it doesn't attrack bees in the warmer months like the lemon and citrus scented do.

[Yammer Dan]

If you have a Dollar Tree around they have Power House cleaner for a buck a can that is just as good as Pledge.

[ebat]

Love the pledge! It really has helped keeping my bike shiny.

[SteveP]

Bingo !! Great wax and makes cleaning alot easier

 

Pledge does not contain any wax. It's the silicones that keep the bugs from sticking (any avoids any waxy build-up which can give chrome a yellowish tint).

 

I'm a big fan - been using it for years on several motorcycles. There's a can in my sidebag with some microfiber towels at all times.

[MikeC]

I use the Unscented Pledge. Found it doesn't attrack bees in the warmer months like the lemon and citrus scented do.

 

 

Wow, Bob! How fast do the bees fly in your part of the world?