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Many questions have been asked about the use of Pledge on the bikes. Just to clarify it and keep it handy as a reference, here's what you can use it on.
It can be used on paint, chrome, windshields, rims or any other hard surfaces requiring cleaning and shining but some common sense areas like brake rotors etc. should not get pledge... click here to read the entire tip ► |
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Jul 20th, 2009, 04:40 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
Posts: 21,045
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Re: Pledge Uses
I've never used anything but Pledge on mine so I couldn't tell you.
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 10:41 AM
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New Family
Ride: 2009 883 iron
Join Date: Jul 15th, 2009
Location: New Ringgold PA
Posts: 7
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Re: Pledge Uses
anyone use it on flat paint, i got an iron and dint know what to keep the paint nice with ?
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Jul 27th, 2009, 03:43 PM
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Contributor$
Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail
Join Date: Mar 20th, 2009
Location: Leander, Texas
Posts: 50
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Re: Pledge Uses
Cleaned my bike this weekend then polished it up with Pledge and I realized another benefit of using Pledge that I have not yet seen posted. It's that infernal white wax line that is always left behind in every crack and seam when you apply wax. Used to drive me crazy. USED TO !!! Don't get it Pledge
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Jul 27th, 2009, 03:43 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
Posts: 21,045
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Re: Pledge Uses
That's a given
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Jul 30th, 2009, 12:47 AM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2009 DYNA FAT BOB
Join Date: Oct 7th, 2008
Location: FLORIDA GULF COAST
Posts: 14
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Re: Pledge Uses
I use Pledge on the black flake painted parts on my Fat Bob(i.e. primary cover, tranny side cover, and the black plastic side covers for the battery etc.) it works great, but that's all I use it on. I don't use it on my paint, or my chrome, or my aluminum wheels or aluminum parts. There are far better things to use on these surfaces. I have many years of professional detailing experience to support my opinions, but hey, each to his own school of thought right? IMO Pledge is for furniture, but do whatever makes you happy.
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 10:15 PM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2009 Sportster Iron 883
Join Date: Jul 30th, 2009
Posts: 18
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Re: Pledge Uses
Hi Y'all
I don't mean to be a troublemaker but I emailed SC Johnson about using Pledge on my Sportster. I got a reply from Marlena of the Consumer Relationship Center and she says: "we do not recommend using Pledge Furniture Polish on any type of painted automotive exterior." I don't know if the stuff y'all are using is different than what she is writing about but it made me stop and look for something else. A guy a Autogeek said that a spray carnauba wax by Pinnacle Souveran would provide good UV protection, give a smooth wax surface but not change the satin finish on the denim type clear coat finishes. Only drawback is this wax is pricey at $24.95 for a 16oz bottle. Hope I don't get flamed for this but thought I would point it out being from the horse's mouth. Alan |
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 10:27 PM
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Retired Moderators
Ride: 2007 Road glide
Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 5,942
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Re: Pledge Uses
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Something to think about if this clear coat we keep hearing about is damaged by just about everything you do to it why have it. If you would like I can show you pictures of a 14 year old FB thats has had a lot of Pledge on it and a my 07 RG thats gets lots of pledge used on it also. The clear coat never looked better. But I would never use wax on my bike just not need on these new finishes they make much better products like ice for them now |
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 10:30 PM
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Contributor$
Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic
Join Date: Jan 25th, 2009
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 733
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Re: Pledge Uses
If you are not using pledge by now you must be living under a rock! Glider has been using it sooooo long he must smell like a lemon! LOL! It has been proven over and over, have no fear! Honestly, the stuff is amazing.
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Sep 4th, 2009, 09:00 PM
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Play The Throttle
Ride: 08 Electra Glide Ultra Classic
Join Date: May 14th, 2009
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 188
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Re: Pledge Uses
Seriously all, I have retrieved the can of pledge from the house for the last time.
 I told my wife for the last time to get her OWN can! 
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Sep 4th, 2009, 09:02 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
Posts: 21,045
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Re: Pledge Uses
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