OK I waxed my truck with pledge
 

I can say that it works. Really makes the pastic look like showroom. It's been over two weeks and it is holding up really good. If you dont want to use it on your paint try it on the plastic makes it look better than any other product I have found.
Only tip I have is dont spray it directly on the paint. You will wear your elbow greese out. Spray on rag first.

don't forget, there are a lot of things that can make the point LOOK good, but waxes are expensive because they are designed to not only make the paint look good, but protect it as well. you never know what what kind of chemical reaction is going on underneath that shiny paint. not saying anything is, but not saying anything isn't either...

I remember years ago someone saying they used Futura Floor wax (liquid) in with their wash water. They said it made their car look liked it was just waxed.
I never tried it myself.

What happens when the finish get's wet? Does it watermark badly like when you set a wet glass on top of furniture that had been dusted with Pledge?

Never tried this one, but it probably smells really nice.

i'd like to know about the rain too...
i would be scared that the standing water would be really oily and leave really bad lookin water spots everywhere

I use pledge on rubber & plastics. Tires, even underhood, plus all palstic on the interior/dash. Repels dust so it stays clean longer.

Don't I'd put it on my paint though.

Not sure about UV protection, but she's always garaged.

Pledge used to be the choice of ISCA competitors (true show cars). It doesn't build up like most wax does and you don't get any yellowing of colors. It is also used by truckers quite a bit for ease of use. The only issue I have found over the years is it only lasts a couple of washings. If you reapply is once a month it works great.

Kenny

Never used it on paint but on all plastic surfaces, works like a charm and it gets rid of wax spots on porruous plastics.

put diesle on ur paint, shines like a full moon

Do you guys serioulsy use Pledge polish to wax your trucks? I want to believe you and try it out on my own, but can't stop thinking that this is some sort of joke.

Hi.

You've rediscovered a VERY old trick that show goers used to use MANY years ago. Pledge is a blend of polishes (glazes) intended for furniture but looks great on paint. That last minute wipe down before your paint is judged used to see a lot of Pledge cans in a show.

CAUTION: If you revert to this old trick remember to use only the original Pledge NOT the ones scented especially with lemon oil which will strip your wax, etc.

On the other hand, why revert to an old trick when there are plenty of new ones that are DESIGNED to do the job for you. Any automotive grade glaze will do the same job. Nothing is glossier than a glaze. And true to the old Pledge components, glazes don't last very long. They are meant to condition and remoisturize your paint not protect it. You should always wax after glazing unless you plan to renew the glaze every couple of weeks.

Someone also mentioned Diesel. Yep, another OLD trick. Only the commonly selected material was Kerosene. Just glaze-like petorleum products that make it shine but don't stick around. Again why not use the RIGHT stuff instead.

Meguiars and 3M both make excellent glazes for conditioning your paint before waxing ... a habit we should all get into.

The floor polish ... acrylics have been introduced into car protectants recently but they are a really cheap way to go about it. Stick to quality waxes and polymers.

Visit my website at drdetailforless.com for more info and Email me for more discussion.

Thanx for listening.

ok so everyone is pretty much agreeing that it is an old trick but does that more or less mean that it didnt affect the old single stage paint systems but? What about the two stage base coat clear coat systems?

Midnight Special

Pledge should do your 2-stage paint no harm. Meguiars started business, as did most other car wax company that goes back that far, as a furniture care busness. For many years products were recommended for furniture & cars both right on the label. Just about every car care product manufacturer out there makes glazes and polishes right along with their wax as well as incorporating some in the wax itself. Pledge is just polishing oils targeted at furniture. It works well on paint too.

The point I really want to make is ... Why use Pledge when there are a host of fine glazing products actually made for auto paint. Check out Meguiars Mirror Glaze #7 and 3M 05990 on my website ... drdetailforless.com