Pledge is great cleaner

Vibratinharley · May 22nd, 2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by glider

You can just spray it on the part to be cleaned too.

I have never tried Pledge an I usually use Liquid Glass a couple of times a year and just wash bike in between. Can you use this stuff over top of wax or car polish? How about using it over Liquid Glass which is a polymer base (not wax)? I would be willing to try this if it will make bike shine even more than it does now. It sounds like it would be easier too but just not sure about the compatability.

glider · May 22nd, 2008, 08:05 AM

I don't think there would be any down side to use it over what you have been using. I have never found it to be a problem on anything regardless of what was used before. Give it a try on a painted part to find out for sure.

bikermonkey · May 22nd, 2008, 10:01 PM

And it gives the bike such a nice lemon fresh smell.

Johan · May 26th, 2008, 04:04 PM

Please help me out; Do you mean you use Pledge(Lemon) to clean your bikes in place of water and soap?

cdn-bigfoot · May 26th, 2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Johan

Please help me out; Do you mean you use Pledge(Lemon) to clean your bikes in place of water and soap?

Only if you wanna scratch the crap out of your paint and chrome as you drag the Pledge and dirt mixture around the shiny surfaces.

Wash your bike with water and soap to remove dirt and other debris. A high pressure wand will get places fingers can't. The Pledge is used as a detailer only.

Whoa!

R. Lewis · May 26th, 2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cdn-bigfoot

Wash your bike with water and soap to remove dirt and other debris. A high pressure wand will get places fingers can't. The Pledge is used as a detailer only.

Whoa!

The use of a high pressure wand should be used(if at all) with EXTREME caution !!!! IMO!!!!! Take more than dirt off your scoot with it.. : hii

glider · May 26th, 2008, 06:15 PM

I advise against any high pressure wands or power washers on these bikes. There are a lot of places that water can get that will make you sorry you did it. They may be water resistant in some cases but not water proof and the pressure will force the water into many places that will give you problems.

cdn-bigfoot · May 26th, 2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

I advise against any high pressure wands or power washers on these bikes. There are a lot of places that water can get that will make you sorry you did it. They may be water resistant in some cases but not water proof and the pressure will force the water into many places that will give you problems.

I agree with a caveat.
I use the pressure washer at a very reasonable distance and only for initial washing away road grit and rinsing of soap that has been applied by hand. I always keep an angle on the water hitting chrome or paint surfaces to prevent from pushing hard particulate into softer finishes. I don't reach into areas of the motor or chassis I can't see.

But c'mon.... someone was gonna drag dirt and Pledge around their paint and chrome with a rag.
Honestly!

R. Lewis · May 26th, 2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdn-bigfoot

I agree with a caveat.
I use the pressure washer at a very reasonable distance and only for initial washing away road grit and rinsing of soap that has been applied by hand. I always keep an angle on the water hitting chrome or paint surfaces to prevent from pushing hard particulate into softer finishes. I don't reach into areas of the motor or chassis I can't see.

But c'mon.... someone was gonna drag dirt and Pledge around their paint and chrome with a rag.
Honestly!

POINT TAKEN !!!!!

glider · May 26th, 2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdn-bigfoot

I agree with a caveat.
I use the pressure washer at a very reasonable distance and only for initial washing away road grit and rinsing of soap that has been applied by hand. I always keep an angle on the water hitting chrome or paint surfaces to prevent from pushing hard particulate into softer finishes. I don't reach into areas of the motor or chassis I can't see.

But c'mon.... someone was gonna drag dirt and Pledge around their paint and chrome with a rag.
Honestly!

I wash it if it's dirty first but would never use any pressure, only an open hose to rinse and only below the tank. The hi pressure forces the water into places where it shouldn't be and has caused grief for many afterwards.

May 22nd, 2008, 08:05 AM	#22 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner I don't think there would be any down side to use it over what you have been using. I have never found it to be a problem on anything regardless of what was used before. Give it a try on a painted part to find out for sure. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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bikermonkey Play The Throttle Ride: 2002 Fatboy, name "Seabiscuit" Join Date: Oct 24th, 2007 Location: Corbin, Kentucky Posts: 308 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner And it gives the bike such a nice lemon fresh smell. __________________ Don't make me pick you out of my carburetor.

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Johan Start The Engine Ride: 2008Road King Screaming Eagle Join Date: Jan 29th, 2008 Posts: 27 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner Please help me out; Do you mean you use Pledge(Lemon) to clean your bikes in place of water and soap?

May 26th, 2008, 06:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner I advise against any high pressure wands or power washers on these bikes. There are a lot of places that water can get that will make you sorry you did it. They may be water resistant in some cases but not water proof and the pressure will force the water into many places that will give you problems. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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