Lemon Pledge to the Rescue

[Mean Dog]

Well, I had read about using Lemon Pledge on bikes at some other sites. I tried it today on the 06 RSV and behold, it worked great! I have been using Honda Spray Polish and hear that they are discontinuing it. (It worked great for me too.) I used the Pledge all over the bike including the windshield and it shines like it did when I saw it on the show room floor. Hey $3.00 a can beats $5.50 in my book any day! And it sure makes the bike smell good! I don't know if it will clean the bugs off like Honda Polish but, we will see.

I also use Go-Jo hand cleaner (Creamy Type) on my other bikes windshield and it covers up or seems to remove all the little scratch marks and swirls in it that you see when riding into the sun. Just rub it on the windshield with my fingers and wipe it with a terry-cloth towel.

Dog

[dray]

thats right it works been useing it my self:thumbsup2:


http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4164&highlight=pledge

[Crash]

Just be careful with that LEMON PLEDGE in the Spring/Summer especially if you are allergic to BEES!:scared:

[SALTY]

Well, I had read about using Lemon Pledge on bikes at some other sites. I tried it today on the 06 RSV and behold, it worked great! I have been using Honda Spray Polish and hear that they are discontinuing it. (It worked great for me too.) I used the Pledge all over the bike including the windshield and it shines like it did when I saw it on the show room floor. Hey $3.00 a can beats $5.50 in my book any day! And it sure makes the bike smell good! I don't know if it will clean the bugs off like Honda Polish but, we will see.

I also use Go-Jo hand cleaner (Creamy Type) on my other bikes windshield and it covers up or seems to remove all the little scratch marks and swirls in it that you see when riding into the sun. Just rub it on the windshield with my fingers and wipe it with a terry-cloth towel.

Dog


Dog, I use to use it but.....danged wasps, bees and hornets love that lemon/orange citrus smell too. Got the heck stung outta me twice and that was it for me.! didint help on the bugs and up here in the great north we have big juicy bugs!
Salty

[dray]

Dog, I use to use it but.....danged wasps, bees and hornets love that lemon/orange citrus smell too. Got the heck stung outta me twice and that was it for me.! didint help on the bugs and up here in the great north we have big juicy bugs!
Salty


I use the orange and like it but i would think the uncented would do the same thing. For me it works well taking off bugs and light dirt water spots and puts a nice shine on the whole bike sure makes the chrome shine and the windshield comes out spotless. heavy dirt i go to the car wash and powerwash it then do the pleage thing to make it shine:thumbsup2:

[BamaVenture06]

Just be careful with that LEMON PLEDGE in the Spring/Summer especially if you are allergic to BEES!:scared:

Yep - LEMON PLEDGE attracts bees and insects. REGULAR PLEDGE works the same, just without the bees!!!:whistling: (Yes. . . I am talking from personal experience with the Lemon Pledge . . . OUCHHHHH!!!!!)

[hipshot]

don't know about pledge, but ,years ago,when i was driving a truck for a living,i used "pam" cooking oil" on all my chrome !
bugs can't stick to it, and it washes off really easy.i don't know about putting it on windshields, though. i use "rainex,for that!
just jt

[Mean Dog]

Ok, I will switch to the original pledge after this can is empty...LOL
I do believe you about the bee sting thing....
But, I have to admit it sure made the bike look nice. I also read somewhere about using mop-n-glow on the black plastic of the dashboards and stuff, especially on the first generations. They say not to use it on your tires though. Like I said Go-Jo hand cleaner works really well to loosen the bug guts off your windshield and all other parts.
Dray was good enough to show me a previous post on this subject:
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/sh...ghlight=pledge
Perhaps we need to start another Forum just for detailing our bikes where we could put all our ideas and found information, what works, what doesn't? Sounds like a winner to me. I just wanted to pass the information along as I am all for saving money. Now I have to find a substitute for S-100.......LOL

Dog

[Monsta]

Now I have to find a substitute for S-100.......LOL

Dog

I just picked up Hondabrite. It is made by the makers of S100. It worked quite well! Expensive stuff though! :eek: $12.95 a quart!! I'll never complain about gas prices again... :rolleyes:

[dray]

Ok, I will switch to the original pledge after this can is empty...LOL
I do believe you about the bee sting thing....
But, I have to admit it sure made the bike look nice. I also read somewhere about using mop-n-glow on the black plastic of the dashboards and stuff, especially on the first generations. They say not to use it on your tires though. Like I said Go-Jo hand cleaner works really well to loosen the bug guts off your windshield and all other parts.
Dray was good enough to show me a previous post on this subject:
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/sh...ghlight=pledge
Perhaps we need to start another Forum just for detailing our bikes where we could put all our ideas and found information, what works, what doesn't? Sounds like a winner to me. I just wanted to pass the information along as I am all for saving money. Now I have to find a substitute for S-100.......LOL
Dog

Ok I think its time to figure out just what is the best way to clean a bike so what im going to do is offer my time and bike. If every one will send me there address ill show up once at everybodys place to let you clean my bike for me. I can watch and see just how it turns out and keep track of the time involved in this process. when I have all the info I need ill post it here. of corse as we get down to the end we may have some retesting so some folks may get to clean it more than others but we dont want any hard feeling over this. :whistling:

[Sweetnothing]

Dray....what a guy you are...you gonna be the ginnypig are you!?:rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

[Condor]

don't know about pledge, but ,years ago,when i was driving a truck for a living,i used "pam" cooking oil" on all my chrome !
bugs can't stick to it, and it washes off really easy.i don't know about putting it on windshields, though. i use "rainex,for that!
just jt

I've heard about PAM being used on the front of motorhomes to make the bugs easier to remove. Got to thinkin'....dangerous.... Why wouldn't spraying pam on the fork tubes be good to keep them from drying on the tubes and screwing up the fork seals??? I don't have any fork protection on the uppers and when doing a long ride I can see dried bug juice on the tubes, and it's like cement. I'm gonna give Pam a try on the next ride. Should make the stuff easier to wipe off??

[Mean Dog]

I've heard about PAM being used on the front of motorhomes to make the bugs easier to remove. Got to thinkin'....dangerous.... Why wouldn't spraying pam on the fork tubes be good to keep them from drying on the tubes and screwing up the fork seals??? I don't have any fork protection on the uppers and when doing a long ride I can see dried bug juice on the tubes, and it's like cement. I'm gonna give Pam a try on the next ride. Should make the stuff easier to wipe off??

Well let us know how it works for you. It sounds as though the detail shop is under way!.....LOL....I just might turn my garage into a kitchen. :) :) :)

Mark

[Mean Dog]

Ok I think its time to figure out just what is the best way to clean a bike so what im going to do is offer my time and bike. If every one will send me there address ill show up once at everybody's place to let you clean my bike for me. I can watch and see just how it turns out and keep track of the time involved in this process. when I have all the info I need ill post it here. of coarse as we get down to the end we may have some retesting so some folks may get to clean it more than others but we don't want any hard feeling over this. :whistling:

Hey Dray,
Since I have two bikes, I'll bring them both to your house and you and I can invite everyone there. We will disassemble them and clean the parts individually....what ya think? Then we can reassemble them and have them squeeky clean! http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/aiw/tomato.gif

Dog http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/i/santa2.gif

[dray]

Dray....what a guy you are...you gonna be the ginnypig are you!?:rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

:smile5: Lonna I just want to try'en make it easyer for everyone else:smile5:

[dray]

Hey Dray,
Since I have two bikes, I'll bring them both to your house and you and I can invite everyone there. We will disassemble them and clean the parts individually....what ya think? Then we can reassemble them and have them squeeky clean! http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/aiw/tomato.gif

Dog http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/i/santa2.gif

well now Dog I want to thank you for your offer. but i cant allow this i would feel bad see'in you setting around with no bike to ride or clean and there is no need for both of us wasting a day of watching someone else having all the fun. I have offered to take on this burden all by my self so others might not suffer :whistling:

[SoJourner]

Alright, so let me see if I have this right. Pledge (plain to avoid bee stings) can be used to clean the whole bike and windshield? I also understand that it will help the scratches on the windshield, will it also prevent fogging?

If all this is true, seems like a low cost miracle product. :cool10:

Thanks,
Mark

[Mean Dog]

Alright, so let me see if I have this right. Pledge (plain to avoid bee stings) can be used to clean the whole bike and windshield? I also understand that it will help the scratches on the windshield, will it also prevent fogging?

If all this is true, seems like a low cost miracle product. :cool10:

Thanks,
Mark

Yep, unscented pledge (to avoid the stings) to clean the whole bike, chrome, paint, and windshield. No wax build-up and you don't have to get out the tooth brushes and cotton swabs to remove the white residue from regular wax. Go-Jo creamy hand cleaner ($.99) a tub to remove scratches and swirls from the windshield, helmet visors, etc...
Your new bike probably doesn't have any swirls or scratches yet but it is inevitable that it will in the future. My Dad and I have been using Go-Jo for that for years. It doesn't completely remove them but, fills them in so that they are not as noticable when riding straight into the sun light. I just rub it on the windshield front and back with my fingers and then wipe it off with a terry cloth towel.

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Dog

[SoJourner]

Thanks Dog,

I'll be picking up some this week.

Mark

[dray]

I use the pledge and the HDsoftcloths they work great and there cheap i give 3.95 for 25 in a pack from the HD dealer Part #9456-98 there a disposable towel I picked up 2 packs this summer and still have 1and a half packs left you may want to give them a try too.:banana:

[SilvrT]

I've been using pledge on the windshields of my last 3 bikes (since 1986). It keeps them clear, prevents scratching, and makes it easier to remove road crap and bugs. I swear by the stuff.... (stuff....%^#!!@*__^%$)

*#@!!!#??!!@*__^%$ (*#@!!!#??!!@*__^%$)@

[timk]

One tip for windshields, is to clean them with a up and down motion only, no side to side or circular rubbing. The INEVITABLE SCRATCH will be far less anoying in sunlight, or night riding.

[Mean Dog]

One tip for windshields, is to clean them with a up and down motion only, no side to side or circular rubbing. The INEVITABLE SCRATCH will be far less anoying in sunlight, or night riding.

Thanks for the tip! "Sometimes you can teach an old dog new tricks"
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Dog

[SilvrT]

The day I, myself, put a scratch in my windshield from cleaning it will be the day I stop riding.

(if you believe that, I got some ocean front property in....(Saskatchewan?) ... for sale!) :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

[Yammer Dan]

Dollar Tree sells a cleaner wax "PowerHouse" that is just as good as any other and a buck a can. It stays in my saddle bag along with a terry cloth dish towel the warden passed along to me. The worn cloths work the best and I don't use it for anything but the PowerHouse.

[buddy]

Well I went by the family Dollar and picked up some Pledge.I tried it out on the bike could not beleive the shine it put on the bike,here I was using that other armor stuff.Big Big difference,plus this stuff does not run as bad like the other stuff does.thanks for the information,My Mom used this stuff for years around the house never thought of using Pledge on a motorcycle.

buddy

[Mean Dog]

Well I went by the family Dollar and picked up some Pledge.I tried it out on the bike could not beleive the shine it put on the bike,here I was using that other armor stuff.Big Big difference,plus this stuff does not run as bad like the other stuff does.thanks for the information,My Mom used this stuff for years around the house never thought of using Pledge on a motorcycle.

buddy

Hey Buddy, Glad that you like the results! Plus you save big bucks! http://cybergifs.com/emphasis/fistcash.gif

Better Spent on CHROME! or http://cybergifs.com/food/grilling.gif


Dog

[Condor]

Speaking of shine...glad ya'll brought the subject up... I painted the front plastic on the '93 last summer, and when I put the clear on I expected to see a nice wet look shine to the finish. Not so. The clear dried in a matte finish. I talked to the auto paint outlet here in town, and they said that's what you get with acrylics, and to wait 30 days for the paint to totally cure before buffing. I've seen this Crystal-Glo (http://crystal-glo.com/usa/bike/) advertised in a few places and thought I'd give it a try on one of the smaller pieces. Anyone else ever used this stuff???:detective:

[Mean Dog]

Speaking of shine...glad ya'll brought the subject up... I painted the front plastic on the '93 last summer, and when I put the clear on I expected to see a nice wet look shine to the finish. Not so. The clear dried in a matte finish. I talked to the auto paint outlet here in town, and they said that's what you get with acrylics, and to wait 30 days for the paint to totally cure before buffing. I've seen this Crystal-Glo (http://crystal-glo.com/usa/bike/) advertised in a few places and thought I'd give it a try on one of the smaller pieces. Anyone else ever used this stuff???:detective:

Hi Jack,
From the sounds of it you might have used an incorrect reducer in your paint. I spray clear over acrylic enamel all the time, even when the undercoat color is still wet. I've seen too much fish eye remover put into the mix and the wrong temp reducer cause the same effect. Did the same thing once myself....Don't tell anyone! About all you can do my friend is get out the 1500 grit sand paper and sand it back down to the undercoat of paint and start over.
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Dog

[Yammer Dan]

The more I hear about this paint deal I'm gone to get me a brush and a quart of Latex and go at it!!! I think I can handle that and could have a new color every week.

[Condor]

Hi Jack,
From the sounds of it you might have used an incorrect reducer in your paint. I spray clear over acrylic enamel all the time, even when the undercoat color is still wet. I've seen too much fish eye remover put into the mix and the wrong temp reducer cause the same effect. Did the same thing once myself....Don't tell anyone! About all you can do my friend is get out the 1500 grit sand paper and sand it back down to the undercoat of paint and start over. Dog

Mark- Actually I'm using Acrylic Laquer, and it comes in a can so I can't screw up. I've been laying on about three coats and sanding between each coat, and then putting on the clear after the final sanding. I'm using Tempo (http://www.tempoproducts.com/2004/spaint1.html) spray paint that's designed to match OB motor colors. I liked Evinrude Metalic Charcoal after doing a couple of lower legs and decided to go that route for the '93 since it was a houge-pouge of different colors after replacing a lot of the fairing. I'm actually very pleased with the outcome...all except the matte finish. So I'll give Crystal-Glo a shot to see if it works. Attached is a pic of the fairings.

[DANJ]

Speaking of shine...glad ya'll brought the subject up... I painted the front plastic on the '93 last summer, and when I put the clear on I expected to see a nice wet look shine to the finish. Not so. The clear dried in a matte finish. I talked to the auto paint outlet here in town, and they said that's what you get with acrylics, and to wait 30 days for the paint to totally cure before buffing. I've seen this Crystal-Glo (http://crystal-glo.com/usa/bike/) advertised in a few places and thought I'd give it a try on one of the smaller pieces. Anyone else ever used this stuff???:detective:

What type of material did you use?
Acrylic Laquer?
Acrylic Enamel?
Arcylic Urethane?
May have some advice depending on the material.

Dan

[Condor]

What type of material did you use?
Acrylic Laquer?
Acrylic Enamel?
Arcylic Urethane?
May have some advice depending on the material.

Dan

Acrylic Laquer....

[WilCruise]

Don't laugh Dan - The guy I got one of my parts bikes from had done exactly that. Based on those results I'd suggest you try something else!

The more I hear about this paint deal I'm gone to get me a brush and a quart of Latex and go at it!!! I think I can handle that and could have a new color every week.

[DANJ]

Yep,

Looks like you were answering as I was asking!:)

Have ya tried "Rubbing Compound"? Laquer clears dry dull as the solvents evaporate very quickly leaving a coarse surface to the finish. In order to get the shine, you'll need to polish using varying grits of compound. If you have enough clear over the base-coat start with a course and finish with a finnese. If you have a low speed buffer (800rpm no greater that 1200rpm)that will save alot of "Elbow Grease" if you feel handy with it. I'm suprised that the folks at the paint store didn't caoch you about the process.

Dan

[Mean Dog]

Wow Jack, I haven't used laquer in many years! Dan is right about having to rub it out to get it to shine. I didn't realize that you were using spray cans, didn't really think about it...sorry!
I did paint a show car with 13 coats of hand rubbed laquer one time...took me 3 weeks to paint it. I didn't think I was ever going to get finished! http://cybergifs.com/funny/taz.gif


Get rubbing my friend!

Dog

[Condor]

I'm suprised that the folks at the paint store didn't caoch you about the process.

Dan

I really didn't get into it with them that much. Only that it does dry faster. I bet the middle of the summertime and pushin' 90+ degs didn't help matters any either?? I wonder if going to a regular can of clear and mixing in a flow agent might help a bit?? Buffing is also an option, and yeah I've had lots of practice... :) However..... I'm still going to pick up a can of that Crystal-Glo and give is a try. It just might save a bunch of elbow grease...

[DANJ]

[quote=Mean Dog;54948]I did paint a show car with 13 coats of hand rubbed laquer one time...took me 3 weeks to paint it.

Aren't we glad that there are better methods these days!!

:smile11:

[DANJ]

]..... I'm still going to pick up a can of that Crystal-Glo and give is a try. It just might save a bunch of elbow grease...[/SIZE]

I'm not sure what "Crystal-Gol" is, but it sounds like one of the polymer polishes. Depending on how long the finish has been applied, it could have just the reverse result you are looking for. Laquers, even Acrylic are just a little bit porous and could have the effect of dulling the finish from within. (and that won't pollish out) Laquers like good old Wax (carnuba). Chat with the paint rep before you apply anything other than compound and wax:no-no-no:

Dan

[Mean Dog]

Yea Buddy, I sure can't say that they were the good ole' days! I used laquer for a lot of years and did the custom paint thing! Lace, endless lines, pannel painting, flames, smoke from a torch, and plastic wrap, woodgrain, u name it! Now I just let someone else do it!

Aren't we glad that there are better methods these days!!

:smile11:[/quote]

[DANJ]

Yea Buddy, I sure can't say that they were the good ole' days!

Done alot of that myself. (still operating a 44 year old shop) Do a couple of show cars a year, and I'm sure glad the urethanes have come as far as they have.

Dan

[Condor]

I'm not sure what "Crystal-Gol" is, but it sounds like one of the polymer polishes. Depending on how long the finish has been applied, it could have just the reverse result you are looking for. Laquers, even Acrylic are just a little bit porous and could have the effect of dulling the finish from within. (and that won't pollish out) Laquers like good old Wax (carnuba). Chat with the paint rep before you apply anything other than compound and wax:no-no-no:

Dan

I put a hotlink http://crystal-glo.com/usa/bike/ (http://crystal-glo.com/usa/bike/) in a previous thread. Sounded like the real deal, but you right, I think I'll hold off a do a little more research.

[DANJ]

I put a hotlink http://crystal-glo.com/usa/bike/ (http://crystal-glo.com/usa/bike/) in a previous thread. Sounded like the real deal, but you right, I think I'll hold off a do a little more research.

Haven't seen that particular product before, but there are alot of similar products out there. This is an acrylic "Glaze". They do provide a relatively high gloss but that is assuming that you already have a smooth sealed finish to start with. The only way to bring a gloss to lacquer is to smooth the surface by polishing,(just like on metal) then a good wax to fill and brighten the surface.
Hope that helps.

Dan
:080402gudl_prv:

[seabeetom]

Well, I had read about using Lemon Pledge on bikes at some other sites. I tried it today on the 06 RSV and behold, it worked great! I have been using Honda Spray Polish and hear that they are discontinuing it. (It worked great for me too.) I used the Pledge all over the bike including the windshield and it shines like it did when I saw it on the show room floor. Hey $3.00 a can beats $5.50 in my book any day! And it sure makes the bike smell good! I don't know if it will clean the bugs off like Honda Polish but, we will see.

I also use Go-Jo hand cleaner (Creamy Type) on my other bikes windshield and it covers up or seems to remove all the little scratch marks and swirls in it that you see when riding into the sun. Just rub it on the windshield with my fingers and wipe it with a terry-cloth towel.

Dog

Dog,
Seems I read on some website that windex/pledge has a tendency to soften the glazing/coating on the windshield and that it's use was not encouraged for that reason.
My dos centimos...

[Stanman]

I would use a little caution using this product. I applied it to the front of the fuel truck I was driving to make the bugs easier to remove. The truck suddenly got very busy and didn't get washed for about 6 weeks. The cooking oil dried on and was more difficult to remove than any of the bugs. Wore out an entire Scotch Brite pad buffing the crap off. For me, NEVER again.

[SilvrT]

I'm gonna give Pam a try on the next ride.
Not sure if anyone responded to this as I didn't read past this post before responding......

Now, I wouldn't mind giving "Pam" a try on my next ride either....

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[SilvrT]

Mark- Actually I'm using Acrylic Laquer, and it comes in a can so I can't screw up. I've been laying on about three coats and sanding between each coat, and then putting on the clear after the final sanding. I'm using Tempo (http://www.tempoproducts.com/2004/spaint1.html) spray paint that's designed to match OB motor colors. I liked Evinrude Metalic Charcoal after doing a couple of lower legs and decided to go that route for the '93 since it was a houge-pouge of different colors after replacing a lot of the fairing. I'm actually very pleased with the outcome...all except the matte finish. So I'll give Crystal-Glo a shot to see if it works. Attached is a pic of the fairings.

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[sleadhed]

Well, I had read about using Lemon Pledge on bikes at some other sites. I tried it today on the 06 RSV and behold, it worked great! I have been using Honda Spray Polish and hear that they are discontinuing it. (It worked great for me too.) I used the Pledge all over the bike including the windshield and it shines like it did when I saw it on the show room floor. Hey $3.00 a can beats $5.50 in my book any day! And it sure makes the bike smell good! I don't know if it will clean the bugs off like Honda Polish but, we will see.

I also use Go-Jo hand cleaner (Creamy Type) on my other bikes windshield and it covers up or seems to remove all the little scratch marks and swirls in it that you see when riding into the sun. Just rub it on the windshield with my fingers and wipe it with a terry-cloth towel.

Dog
Be cautious with pledge on the windshield!! It will soften the lexan and allow the windshield to scratch easy. I read a really good post on this somewhere about this. The author had worked with plastic's and lexan for years. he also stated that rain-x will damage the lexan over time. to clean your shield use very mild soap and a soft cloth using only vertical and horizontal motions. that way when you start to see scratches when the sun hits it just right it is much easier to see past straight scratches rather than circular scratches.

[SilvrT]

Be cautious with pledge on the windshield!! It will soften the lexan and allow the windshield to scratch easy. I read a really good post on this somewhere about this. The author had worked with plastic's and lexan for years. he also stated that rain-x will damage the lexan over time. to clean your shield use very mild soap and a soft cloth using only vertical and horizontal motions. that way when you start to see scratches when the sun hits it just right it is much easier to see past straight scratches rather than circular scratches.

That may be true but I can say that after 5 years of using it on my last scoot, the windshield looked as good as it did the day I bought it new.

[Condor]

Be cautious with pledge on the windshield!! It will soften the lexan and allow the windshield to scratch easy. I read a really good post on this somewhere about this. The author had worked with plastic's and lexan for years. he also stated that rain-x will damage the lexan over time. to clean your shield use very mild soap and a soft cloth using only vertical and horizontal motions. that way when you start to see scratches when the sun hits it just right it is much easier to see past straight scratches rather than circular scratches.

I can't be 100% sure, but I think our windshields are made out of plexiglass. Much tougher, more scratch resistence, and will not yellow over time. So.... Pledge isn't going to effect it like it would Lexan.

[Ferrantelli]

I use pledge on my bike for the first time yesterday on everything. I can not believe how well it works. :thumbsup2: Now after Reading the last few post I am begining to worry about my windshield.:doh: Oh well if the windshield get damaged by the use of pledge I just have to by a (clear-view) new one.:whistling:

[Freebird]

I used Pledge on my stock windshield for a long time and it never hurt it. I've used it on my Clearview for several years now and no damage to it either. You should be just fine.

[nkbjones]

Does the orange flavor of pledge have the same bee/ insect problem as the lemon variety? :think:


I have been using some orange scent over the winter, but have not tried it during the warmer months and do not want to be attracting bees.

[SilvrT]

Does the orange flavor of pledge have the same bee/ insect problem as the lemon variety? :think:


I have been using some orange scent over the winter, but have not tried it during the warmer months and do not want to be attracting bees.

I can't answer that question but frankly, I've never found pledge to be the culprit that attracts bees... it's generally the dead bees and other "road kill" objects on the bike that attracts the bees.... Once cleaned off (with pledge), no more bees.

[1sttenor]

I realize I'm jumpin' in late on this one, but I've been using Pledge (whatever was on the shelf at Wally's) since the 80's for my bikes. An old Winger said he'd been using it on his old 1000 GW for years. It looked like new and it was 12-15 years old. So I took up the torch and have used it without any damage for 20 years on both windshields and body. Just keep it off your seats! Or you'll be singing the old tune "slip slidin' away".
:bang head:

FWIW:2cents:

[Cottonpkr]

Been using Pledge for about 8 or 9 years. No problems. Love the stuff.

[timk]

Scrubbing Bubbles works good for the nooks and crannies when hand washing your bike. Don't let it dry before rinsing.

[Cottonpkr]

Thanks Tim, Have to give that scrubbing bubbles a try. 2nd gen ventures got LOTS of nooks and cranny's.

[Bar]

Hey,

I saw Lemon Pledge being used on a TV show (Canadian Motorcycle Trek) and decided to try it on my '07 RSV. Boy, didn't it work great. I have a whole shelf of cleaning products for my ride, but now all I need is a cheap can of Pledge. I used the Anti-Dust one.

Apparently Pledge has been used for a long time by people and I have not heard anything negative. My bike shines like showroom now and the dust does not seem to stick to it.

Bar

[SilvrT]

just remembered... used to use Lemon Pledge in my vehicles long before I had scoots with windshields and long before they came out with such "crap" as Armor All. Well, it's good for some things so I guess it ain't "crap"...
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[geresti]

Ok I agree with the pledge but........I use a spray bottle with water and spray a fine mist over whatever I want to clean and let it sit a few minutes and then with a good micro fiber towel I just wipe everything off and looks brand new. Total cost is the price of a good spray bottle. I found a mit made of micro fiber that works even better and if anyone wants one I have the website.. To polish engine bolts I clean them on the grinder and then use a Cape Cod Polishing cloth that is amazing. Makes them shine like chrome. Also used that cloth to polish my axle on my vulcan with chrome like results and the clutch and brake levers.
Bob

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[kentuckyrider]

The bike I just sold I got new in 03. The only thing I ever used on it was Nascar Fast Wax in a aerosol can. Stuff works great. You could see your reflection about 10 feet away from the bike. Works great on glass, chrome, paint etc. No oxidizing. I buy it from a wrecker company here that was a dealer of it. A friend of mine told me about it. They took me out in the junk yard and sprayed it on a old faded hood. Wipe on and wipe off. No buffing or elbow grease. Restored to a showroom finish. Just went back to get another can and they have a different brand now. Fukon Wax. Seems to work just as good as the other brand.

[Royal Star]

I also use Lemon Pledge here is San Diego. The Yellow Jackets show up here too. But the stuff works great.