Pledge is great cleaner
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bellacoolabilly
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Just to confirm, pledge is okay for the windshield? nice weekend coming up, want the kids to look good you know.....I may even try the pledge on the dogs,
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I used to use WD40 on my boat motor. I do fishing charters and I was introduced to a product called " BOESHIELD T-9" which was developed by the Boeing company for it's airplanes. It creates a protective film over all the metal to protect it from corrosion. I live on Vancouver Island where it is wet " a lot" and for the past 2 yrs I have had very favourable results using the product. The film is easy enough to wipe off and is similar to what WD40 is when it is 1st sprayed out, except it lasts way longer. Even with the motor being constantly exposed to salt water, the product is great! I would think that if you aren't storing your bike inside for the winter, this would be a good product to use to cover everything. In Canada, I get my BOESHIELD from the local Yamaha marine store. I was told that it is easier to come by in the USA.....probably cheaper too!
I think that I will also be adding Pledge to my cleaning arsenal now. I had heard of it being used on windshields, but was always leary about trying it. I have been using the once a year wax, " Nu Finish" with very favourable results as well. It comes in an orange bottle, but I too will take the Pledge challenge.
Just to clarify....cover all the "metal." I wouldn't use it on the paint. Although it does not say anything about it being harmful to the paint. I have lot's of over spray when I spray inside of the cowlings on the motor and it hasn't hurt the paint.
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09ultra
Banned
OK, you had to confuse me. You state "cover all paint". Can you use pledge on paint (GAS TANK) or not??
Everything but the tires and belt (rubber) you can use pledge on.
SIX SHOOTER
Member
I probably shouldn't contribute to extending this thread any longer than necessary, however....being a retired pilot I want to add another use. A long - long time ago when I used to fly single and twin engine piston aircraft, the winshields were and still are made of lexan. With weathering over time they would get crazed and occasionally occur scratches. Pledge will almost completely eliminate any LIGHT crazing and SMALL scratches on lexan, making the winshields look almost brand new again. It's a TRICK, the Pledge only fills in the minute scratches for a limited period of time, then needs to be reapplied again. Also as previously stated, it's fantastic for repelling and removing bugs. Sort of like washing, getting dirty, and rewashing again, it's an ongoing process but works great. Try it on lightly scratched visors instead of dropping a $20 bill on new plastic.
Mavagrand
Senior Member
Used it today after a good wash. I must admit my bike was really dirty... had a couple of hot and dry days here in Florida, so the bike got really nasty. I washed her off with soap and water and then hit it with the pledge. Always amazes me how easily the left over bugs come off the fairing (believe me in Florida there are plenty of bugs LEFT over) for those new to it the secret is to use a light mist on the scoot, don't get too heavy with it or you will catch heck trying to get it all off....ride safe.
