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Originally Posted by AristoNYC
I also use Pledge as a finisher, leaves the bike nice and smooth with a light wax cover.
I just read this in the mechanics forum a couple days ago. Thought it was interesting.

Originally Posted by Grand Bois
Pledge contains no wax and offers none of the protection from the elements that wax does.
Originally Posted by Kopsis
Most automotive "waxes" don't contain any wax either Any automotive product that does contain a significant amount of carnuba wax takes a considerable amount of work to apply properly.

But it's true that the dimethicone (silicone oil) in Pledge is quickly removed by exposure to the elements. The polymers in most automotive products provide a considerably more durable coating.
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