I've used oven cleaner for quite a while. It just loosens the dirt so it will come off with a rinse. Rinsing the dirt off verses scrubbing it off preserves the finish.
I've used oven cleaner for quite a while. It just loosens the dirt so it will come off with a rinse. Rinsing the dirt off verses scrubbing it off preserves the finish.
Lemon Pledge has long been discussed in detailing forums. Fact is, it's probably ok but why use what your grandmother wiped her tables with?
I use a quality wax or poly seal.
P21S makes an incredible wax and if you go the synthetic route, Klasse All in One is superb.
Both are superb products in a field of enormously oversold products you find at Walmart or Autozone.
Spend $17-30 on a product that is highly regarded.
Lemon Pledge has long been discussed in detailing forums. Fact is, it's probably ok but why use what your grandmother wiped her tables with?
Spend $17-30 on a product that is highly regarded.
For a $30 jar of supiorior wax or a $17 pint of primo polyseal you might use 50 cents worth of product.
You decide.
Your bike and car will thank you.
Leave the Pledge for the coffee table.
How does Lemon Pledge do on matte finishes? And before anyone asks why I would want to wax a matte finish, it gives it a nice uniform finish and removes any smudging often found on matte frames.
I wouldn't put anything with wax on that finish. To retain the original characteristics of the matte finish use soap and water and oil stripping agents like Windex . .
,,,and to think, I was just looking at a 2012 thread but didn't want to post and resurrect the zombie.
As I use wax-based chain lube, Pledge(tm) works to clean the chain. Helps dissolve waxy build-up and leaves a shine! (But it's not much of a lubricant, so re-lube afterwards.)
Pledge is fine for your carbon bike. Actually good for the frame as it sheds dirt and bugs. Harley riders use it all the time to make their bikes shine. Just don't get it on the rims or you'll never be able to stop!
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