Pledge on black cars

**Rob00Taws6** · 09-26-2009, 07:27 AM

A teacher of mine said that he use to detail cars back in the early 70's for some extra cash, said he use to use Pledge on black cars as quick detailer. He said it worked very well at keeping the dust off, and with a black trans am the back end is a magnet for pollen and dust. Just wanted to get some opinions on this seeing that paint in the 60's and early 70's was a little different than what’s on cars today.

***doberman 152*** · 09-26-2009, 07:42 AM

It is just a water based oil finish it looks good but doesn't last very long. I use Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer because it's 2009.

**KMdef9** · 09-26-2009, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by doberman 152

It is just a water based oil finish it looks good but doesn't last very long. I use Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer because it's 2009.

**pajeff02** · 09-26-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by doberman 152

I use Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer.

Can't say that it does anything to repel dust. Otherwise it works great.

**tep98ws6** · 09-28-2009, 06:58 AM

it doesn't work on my tables, it won't work on my TA!

sorry, that was the inner woman coming out of me.

**DIRTY JERZY** · 09-28-2009, 07:15 AM

wax is for wood look into watersless car wash ultraluster I have used it and its the real deal

**Mr. Luos** · 09-28-2009, 08:00 AM

This is NOT a good idea.

**9t8z28** · 09-28-2009, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

This is NOT a good idea.

Actually many people (including me) have used it for years with no issues. I do not use it on the Camaro but I use it on my Chevelle. It works very well, even on vinyl tops. It is a very good preservative.

**Mr. Luos** · 09-28-2009, 08:26 AM

Being that it is water based...it shouldn't hurt anything.

But I can't see it lasting for shit either.
Plus apparently bees really like the smell....

**9t8z28** · 09-28-2009, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Being that it is water based...it shouldn't hurt anything.

But I can't see it lasting for shit either.
Plus apparently bees really like the smell....

Never had a problem with bee's and yes it does last awhile.

**MYSCZ06** · 09-29-2009, 02:02 AM

saw a guy out here the other day in Baghdad using pledge on one of the Staff Officers Burban... I was like hmmm wtf but guess you learn something evereyday

**TransAm11973** · 09-29-2009, 12:37 PM

i am gonna have to go with FAIL

**01WS6475hp** · 09-29-2009, 02:43 PM

Have used it for tire shine in the past. Also inner plastic fenders,etc but never on the car its self.

**KahanaReef** · 09-29-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by 9t8z28

Actually many people (including me) have used it for years with no issues. I do not use it on the Camaro but I use it on my Chevelle. It works very well, even on vinyl tops. It is a very good preservative.

I used to use it on the vinyl top on my Chevelle too.

**4get gto** · 09-29-2009, 03:58 PM

I've used it too on the interior in the long past gone......But why would you want to use it today with so many other things available..And better......Made for what they are intended for....

**TransAm11973** · 10-14-2009, 05:17 PM

pledge on a car equals no

**LETHALxLS1** · 10-19-2009, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by TransAm11973

i am gonna have to go with FAIL

I agree. I have a black Z and tried several quick detailers- I found Prima "slick" to be the best I have tried. It leaves the paint slick-just like the name and has anti- static properties to repell dust. Works on glass too-just in case a little gets on the glass-no biggie.

**pajeff02** · 10-19-2009, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by LETHALxLS1

I agree. I have a black Z and tried several quick detailers- I found Prima "slick" to be the best I have tried. It leaves the paint slick-just like the name and has anti- static properties to repell dust. Works on glass too-just in case a little gets on the glass-no biggie.

Did not know there was anything available with an "anti-static" property -- have to look into this one as our car is an absolute dust magnet.

**supaxero** · 10-19-2009, 09:22 PM

there are a lot of things you can use for multiple jobs. ie coke on a battery cable and it may work but when there are so many good products, why?

**LETHALxLS1** · 10-21-2009, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

Did not know there was anything available with an "anti-static" property -- have to look into this one as our car is an absolute dust magnet.

Yea it is good stuff. Did you ever dry your car or remove some wax with a microfiber towel and feel the amount of static electricity the front "plastic" bumper has? Mine had alot-which attracts dust/pollen. I bought a rubber strap that bolts to the car and drags the ground-reducing static electricity.

http://www.mizter.com/