Iowawegian Posted November 7, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 7, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted November 7, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 7, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted November 7, 2008 So the purpose of using pledge isn't to really clean it but to "shine it up"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted November 7, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 7, 2008 Bingo !! Great wax and makes cleaning alot easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted November 7, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 7, 2008 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted November 7, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 7, 2008 I've been using pledge for years...and I pledge to continue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted November 7, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 7, 2008 I use Pledge more often in the warmer months simply to make it easier to wipe off bug splats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W Posted November 7, 2008 Share #8 Posted November 7, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted November 7, 2008 Share #9 Posted November 7, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted November 7, 2008 Share #10 Posted November 7, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missionary Rider Posted November 7, 2008 Share #11 Posted November 7, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaVenture06 Posted November 7, 2008 Share #12 Posted November 7, 2008 I use the Unscented Pledge. Found it doesn't attrack bees in the warmer months like the lemon and citrus scented do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 8, 2008 Share #13 Posted November 8, 2008 If you have a Dollar Tree around they have Power House cleaner for a buck a can that is just as good as Pledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebat Posted November 8, 2008 Share #14 Posted November 8, 2008 Love the pledge! It really has helped keeping my bike shiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP Posted November 8, 2008 Share #15 Posted November 8, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 8, 2008 Share #16 Posted November 8, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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