I've always heard that Pledge contains silicone and shouldn't be used on finished surfaces. It looks shiny for a brief time but dulls quickly. Builds up. And is not good for finish repairs (I used to work on guitars).
I occasionally use Meguier's Mirror Glaze Swirl Remover on the tank. Does a great job of removing minor surface scratches and giving it a like new look. It's mildy abrasive so I use it only a couple times a season.
Martin Guitar Polish also works great for cleaning and polishing the tank.
Thanks Buzz!
Eighty-six the Pledge!
I'll be sticking to Plexus and Can-Do from now on.
Especially the Plexus -- not too many products are named after a Henry Miller novel!
I spend two hours cleaning the bike this morning after spending 150 km in a rainstorm that covered it in road grime and oil sprayed up from cars and trucks. Then when I came back into the house I discovered this thread and felt like I ought to try and put all the crap back on again.
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I just spent a piece of yesterday cleaning the bike and chain. Today I spent just cleaning the wheels, those are a major pain. Can't say I'm obsessive about cleaning but I try not to let it get too bad.
A question, any ideas for getting the whiteish wax residue off the kneepads?
Okay...I will start using "spray-on mud" on my bike from now on.
"Spray-on mud" is found at your local V-twin motorcycle dealer's shop -- it's right next to the "leather distresser" used to give new gear that 20,000 mile look!
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