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harvey13118 · Apr 3rd, 2010, 07:11 AM

BUSTED! Wife caught me... I could see this going alot farther downhill. When you are done with your bike come right in and start on the furniture and since you are good at polishing here's the silver also. BTW dear don't forget the brass door knobs...

Glad it turned out ok.

Davidw2415 · Apr 3rd, 2010, 09:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by larryjmiller View Post

I bought the dollar store soap scum remover for the shower (I clean the shower, I get to ride guilt free). Stuff smelled tough but didn't remove one molecule of soap scum. Used the whole bottle on a 12" area...nothing. I hope the $1 pledge isn't watered down with some chemical that's harmful to paint.

The best thing I've found to remove soap scum is a 50/50 mix of Viniger and water in a spray bottle. Spray let set 5 miutes or so, spray again and wipe. may have to repeat a couple of times it scum is real bad.

Adamal47 · Apr 3rd, 2010, 06:22 PM

I would have never thought to use furniture cleaner but if it works then I'm all for it. Also did you guys know that the best way to clean worn chrome is vinager and the shiny side of aluminum foil. I've done on my whole bike and the chrome looks brand new.

Iceman24 · Apr 14th, 2010, 01:31 PM

I found one type of Pledge that doesn't work well - the "Ten-Year-Old" kind. I ran out & my wife found a can in our basement so I started using & it pretty much "gummed-up" all over my tins. I asker her where she found it & she said it was in an old box & was probably 10-12 years old (ug). Had to give my sweetie a lesson on having "fresh" pledge available at all times...;)

Scrounger · Apr 14th, 2010, 04:43 PM

I've tried two different flavors of Pledge and they all left an oily film. Had to clean it off with plexis and honda cleaner. Cant figure the magic spray out I guess.

glider · Apr 14th, 2010, 04:47 PM

Possibly you are using it too heavily. Just a quick dusting, not a coating.

charleyhorse · Apr 15th, 2010, 09:02 AM

Every man for himself, but I've been using the cleaner sold at the Honda shop(I know us HD boys don't like to hear that five letter word) for ten years. I bought 4 cans of pledge that you guys have been raving about and will gladly give it to you if you come get it because to me it don't even come close to what I've been using. Don't mean to sound arrogant here but its my opinion.

Jammr · Apr 17th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Adamal47 View Post

I would have never thought to use furniture cleaner but if it works then I'm all for it. Also did you guys know that the best way to clean worn chrome is vinager and the shiny side of aluminum foil. I've done on my whole bike and the chrome looks brand new.

You would think that the foil would scratch the chrome. Never heard of this.

NEWHD74FAN · Apr 17th, 2010, 01:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrounger View Post

I tried the Pledge path but I think it leaves a film on the bike. I switched to Plexis and Honda Cleaner. I might just be using the wrong Pledge, I have the yellow can the is labeled original.

Uh-Oh...Honda cleaner?!!!...

Actually I use Yamaha plexiglass cleaner for my windscreen & face shield...yeah, I know...

Apr 3rd, 2010, 07:11 AM	#21
harvey13118 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2005 Heritage Join Date: Mar 25th, 2010 Posts: 56	Re: Busted ! BUSTED! Wife caught me... I could see this going alot farther downhill. When you are done with your bike come right in and start on the furniture and since you are good at polishing here's the silver also. BTW dear don't forget the brass door knobs... Glad it turned out ok.

Apr 3rd, 2010, 09:45 AM	#22
Davidw2415 Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 06 Fat Boy Join Date: Dec 4th, 2007 Posts: 1,451 My Mood:	Re: Busted ! Quote: Originally Posted by larryjmiller View Post I bought the dollar store soap scum remover for the shower (I clean the shower, I get to ride guilt free). Stuff smelled tough but didn't remove one molecule of soap scum. Used the whole bottle on a 12" area...nothing. I hope the $1 pledge isn't watered down with some chemical that's harmful to paint. The best thing I've found to remove soap scum is a 50/50 mix of Viniger and water in a spray bottle. Spray let set 5 miutes or so, spray again and wipe. may have to repeat a couple of times it scum is real bad. __________________ With every mistake, we must surely be learning.George Harrison If you don't know where your going; any road will get you there. George Harrison

Apr 3rd, 2010, 06:22 PM	#23
Adamal47 Play The Throttle Ride: 1997 Softail Heritage Join Date: Jan 11th, 2010 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 307 My Mood:	Re: Busted ! I would have never thought to use furniture cleaner but if it works then I'm all for it. Also did you guys know that the best way to clean worn chrome is vinager and the shiny side of aluminum foil. I've done on my whole bike and the chrome looks brand new. __________________ 1997 Softail Heritage

Apr 14th, 2010, 01:31 PM	#24
Iceman24 Community Leader Ride: 09 FLHX Street Glide Join Date: Sep 13th, 2009 Location: Eastern NE Posts: 3,432 My Mood:	Re: Busted ! I found one type of Pledge that doesn't work well - the "Ten-Year-Old" kind. I ran out & my wife found a can in our basement so I started using & it pretty much "gummed-up" all over my tins. I asker her where she found it & she said it was in an old box & was probably 10-12 years old (ug). Had to give my sweetie a lesson on having "fresh" pledge available at all times...;)

Apr 14th, 2010, 04:43 PM	#25
Scrounger Play The Throttle Ride: 2010 Electra Glide Ultra Limited FLHTK Join Date: Oct 5th, 2009 Location: Nazareth PA Posts: 312 My Mood:	Re: Busted ! I've tried two different flavors of Pledge and they all left an oily film. Had to clean it off with plexis and honda cleaner. Cant figure the magic spray out I guess. __________________ Regards Matthew PGR - HOG - NRA - USAF Vet

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Apr 14th, 2010, 04:47 PM	#26
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Busted ! Possibly you are using it too heavily. Just a quick dusting, not a coating.

Apr 15th, 2010, 09:02 AM	#27
charleyhorse Warming The Wheels Ride: 2005 road king Join Date: Jan 21st, 2010 Location: sylvania ga Posts: 88	Re: Busted ! Every man for himself, but I've been using the cleaner sold at the Honda shop(I know us HD boys don't like to hear that five letter word) for ten years. I bought 4 cans of pledge that you guys have been raving about and will gladly give it to you if you come get it because to me it don't even come close to what I've been using. Don't mean to sound arrogant here but its my opinion.

Apr 17th, 2010, 11:47 AM	#28
Jammr Play The Throttle Ride: 2005 Ultra Classic Join Date: Aug 26th, 2008 Location: South Jersey, NJ Posts: 200 My Mood:	Re: Busted ! Quote: Originally Posted by Adamal47 View Post I would have never thought to use furniture cleaner but if it works then I'm all for it. Also did you guys know that the best way to clean worn chrome is vinager and the shiny side of aluminum foil. I've done on my whole bike and the chrome looks brand new. You would think that the foil would scratch the chrome. Never heard of this. __________________ Friends will help you move furniture. REAL friends will help you move bodies.

Apr 17th, 2010, 01:46 PM	#29
NEWHD74FAN Retired Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200R Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 8,270 My Mood:	Re: Busted ! Quote: Originally Posted by Scrounger View Post I tried the Pledge path but I think it leaves a film on the bike. I switched to Plexis and Honda Cleaner. I might just be using the wrong Pledge, I have the yellow can the is labeled original. Uh-Oh...Honda cleaner?!!!... Actually I use Yamaha plexiglass cleaner for my windscreen & face shield...yeah, I know... __________________ * Please click "Self Help Tips" tab for service tips, diagnostic codes & such * ;o) * Please click "Search" tab and keywords to find related threads *

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