John-
This is not meant to be snippy, it is just meant to point out the obvious.
13 years of applying pledge on a Europa with no problems, and many many
motorcylists using pledge doesn't amount to dirt.
I don't know what other proof is needed, maybe after 100 years of
applications, with no problems?
I hate to back up just one product, but I think it is necessary to
specialize, in order to keep our canopies safe. There might be other
furniture polishes that do cause a problem, for sure, but
a lot of good information about 1 product means more to me than no bad
information.
Forgive me for saying this, but "certain polishes like Pledge" doesn't
negatively support pledge, in my book. I will personally not hesitate to use
It, until there is significant proof against the actual product, (ie. a few
people saying "I knew of a guy who actually used pledge, that developed fog
on the windshield after 14 years of useage, etc).
I just want to get to the bottom of the truth here, but any negative factual
evidence will have to point to 1 specific product to be of worth, in my
book.
Thanks for those with the info on the linear wiping patterns to use on the
plex, and also for the info on the Micromesh. Now that sounds like a
statement taken from experience to me. Its that type of information that
could be deemed useful, IM(very)HO.
That said, of course you are most correct: it is ALWAYS good to be careful,
and apply inconspicuously first, (lots of) good evidence or not. I suppose
that includes the water that we wash with.
Regards,
Greg
In a message dated 4/30/2009 3:03:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
europa-list@matronics.com writes:
A key notion, not mentioned previously is that when cleaning the plexi,
first use copious water spray, then wipe with cotton with only LINEAR
strokes.
Hi Ira,
Read my post regarding how we clean canopies from last week and you'll see
that I recommended exactly what you say here regarding cotton cloths, water
and linear strokes on plexi. In certain situations you can use denatured
alcohol to get rid of really bad gunk on plexi, but use it sparingly. As I
mentioned last week, we use Egyptian terrycloth hand towels for wiping plexi
clean with water and only water. I prefer a soaked towel, followed by a dry
towel, as opposed to using a spray bottle and a dry towel. I suppose which
method you use depends on whether or not you have running water at the
hangar.
A word of caution regarding the use of Pledge, certain waxes and other
similar products. It would probably be a good idea to test any product,
Pledge, wax, etc, you want to try on your windshield on a scrap piece of
plexi first. I've heard several tales of canopies becoming frosted after
they reacted badly with something in certain furniture polishes like Pledge.
There's no coming back once your glass is frosted. There's really no need
to take a chance on furniture polishing products frosting your glass.
Buffing plexi is really easy and if you learn to do it you can keep your
glass looking brand new for years.
FWIW, We've used the micromesh before. It doesn't seem to work any better
than 1500 and 2000 Klingspor sand paper, followed by a good buffing, but it
does cost more.
Regards,
John Lawton
Whitwell, TN (TN89)
N245E - Flying on the rare occasion the weather is decent.
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