Using Pledge a bike wax???
06-05-03, 09:36 AM
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i think some people would rather have their bikes for looks instead of riding them
shiny bike=bling factor
shiny bike=bling factor
05-16-22, 11:22 PM
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Pledge for bike chain
I use canning wax on my bike chains very easy to apply throw it in a crock pot forget about it for a while throw it back on.. chain sits in a basket elevated from the bottom of the crock pot cuz that's where all the heavy dirt and grime settle
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05-17-22, 05:43 AM
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I've used all sorts of waxes and polishes over the decades and keep coming back to Lemon Fresh Pledge.
Using it on my matte black Aethos. It gives it a nice luster and that lemon fresh smell.
Using it on my matte black Aethos. It gives it a nice luster and that lemon fresh smell.
05-17-22, 07:55 AM
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I prefer a ceramic coating myself.
05-17-22, 09:00 AM
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05-17-22, 09:20 AM
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Awesome first post, you might have set a record there for the oldest dredge. And enough w/ the bold. Pay attention to the last post before yours and mind that date. 19 years is a little much.
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I have not waxed any of my bikes for at least 20 years. They are lucky to get hosed off.
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05-17-22, 10:13 AM
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When I do a restoration I strip the frame of all hardware them wipe down with a rag soaked in paint thinner. This will remove most of the dirt and grease / oil. Then I rub out the paint with either white polishing compound or rubbing compound. This removes pretty much anything on the paint like tar or latex paint splatter. It also deep cleans the paint of ground in dirt. This is made obvious by looking at the rag after rubbing it on the clean looking paint. After this step the paint will be free of any marks that are not scratches.
Next , I treat any rusty spots with Naval jelly, scraping any crusty spots to bare metal with an exacto knife before application .
At this point I dig out my old mostly empty paint cans and attempt to mix colors till I obtain a pretty good match for the frame color.
After all this I will wipe down the paint with a clean rag soaked in Acetone to remove any residue then either spray with Rustoleum Automotive clear or wax with Turtle wax cream wax ( or any other automotive wax you like).
That is the whole nine yards approach.
When I just want to do a quick clean and polish a wipe down with thinner followed with lemon pledge sprayed on a clean cloth them wiped on to the painted surfaces does wonders.
When I do a deep clean on a derailleur, after scrubbing it to remove all the external grease I often spray it with pledge then wipe down to help prevent the steel parts from rusting. It may not help much but it doesn't hurt and it is quick and easy.
Next , I treat any rusty spots with Naval jelly, scraping any crusty spots to bare metal with an exacto knife before application .
At this point I dig out my old mostly empty paint cans and attempt to mix colors till I obtain a pretty good match for the frame color.
After all this I will wipe down the paint with a clean rag soaked in Acetone to remove any residue then either spray with Rustoleum Automotive clear or wax with Turtle wax cream wax ( or any other automotive wax you like).
That is the whole nine yards approach.
When I just want to do a quick clean and polish a wipe down with thinner followed with lemon pledge sprayed on a clean cloth them wiped on to the painted surfaces does wonders.
When I do a deep clean on a derailleur, after scrubbing it to remove all the external grease I often spray it with pledge then wipe down to help prevent the steel parts from rusting. It may not help much but it doesn't hurt and it is quick and easy.
05-17-22, 01:14 PM
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A lot of gyms kept a can of Pledge and a small towel with each spin bike. When you were done sweating all over it, give it a quick spray and wipedown. Those bikes stayed nice for a long time.
I buy the cheap lemon stuff at Dollar Tree to wipe down used bikes that will be resold. Does a nice job when used with a quality microfiber towel.
I buy the cheap lemon stuff at Dollar Tree to wipe down used bikes that will be resold. Does a nice job when used with a quality microfiber towel.
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A lot of gyms kept a can of Pledge and a small towel with each spin bike. When you were done sweating all over it, give it a quick spray and wipedown. Those bikes stayed nice for a long time.
I buy the cheap lemon stuff at Dollar Tree to wipe down used bikes that will be resold. Does a nice job when used with a quality microfiber towel.
I buy the cheap lemon stuff at Dollar Tree to wipe down used bikes that will be resold. Does a nice job when used with a quality microfiber towel.
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