IS LEMON PLEDGE THE ULTIMATE SXS CLEANER? SC1 VS. PLEDGE DETAILING CHALLENGE | SXS | UTV | ATV

I have read and been told by many people that lemon Pledge is the ultimate SXS cleaner for detailing your SXS or Off-road vehicle. I decided to test lemon Pledge against my favorite SXS detailing product (SC1) to see how well each cleaner performed and find out if I could be saving $10 per SXS cleaning.
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[@kentjohnson3071]

Highly caution using Pledge. If your wife sees you, what is your excuse when she expects you to start helping with dusting the house!

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

That’s funny. My wife caught me using the shop vac on my YXZ a few weeks ago and after that I had to sweep out both of our cars and all of the floor ducts in the house. I know what you mean!

[@alexb1638]

Awesome video man! I appreciate you doing the work for us!

[@440cubicinch]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I have a buddy who swears by the lemon pledge. I have only used SC1 myself. After seeing your video I will continue to use SC1.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I haven’t found anything as good as SC1 yet. I just bought some slick products to test but SC1 is hard to beat.

[@thadschroederx]

Does the pledge have the same effect as sc1 after you apply it? I notice the dust really sticks on after i wash and use sc1 and ride down a dirt road. Its really bad.

[@erniebrogdon2992]

Just ordered 4 cans of the SC1….got me convinced 😂😂😂👊🏼…thanx for the vid brotha👍🏼

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Awesome! Let us know how you like it.

[@curtturner4216]

honest review thanks

[@human1513]

Thanx for doimg the comparison. I learned about usimg pledge on motorcycles decades ago. I am told dust and light dirts stick to SC1 but not the Pledge I shammy off the water 1st. For everyday use I prefer the Pledge due to the results and lower cost. But might use SC1 if I was a KZbinr.

[@UncleFjester]

*Inconclusive test! I will use the pledge on my black plastic on the cars when it fades.*

[@jefffritz5065]

What a great real-world video. Thanks. I agree with you on the SC1 after watching.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Thank you. I absolutely love SC1. It’s tough to beat.

[@kinnison13]

I’m going to try the sc1 sounds and looks great, I’ve been using pledge for years it ok cheaper definitely and has been recommended in Polaris Manuel book for as long as I know lol, but not that great but does the job for as often as I clean rzr weekly, good video

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

You won’t be disappointed. It should really cut your cleaning time down and look a lot better. Let me know what you think of it. Also thank you for the compliment.

[@ItMeZumn]

SC 1 LOOKS REALLY REALLY GREAT. WORTH IT

[@bhinsch25]

Get a detail brush to clean little hard to clean places. Works great. Nice ride.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

That’s a good idea. Thank you!

[@nutritionmonsters7033]

Nice video thanks 👍

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Thank you for watching!

[@dunphy911]

Thank you very much for the video! I had no idea and just ordered a 2 pack of SC1. All plastic parts on my 2020 1000R-ss are dull so i cant wait to get my hands on it

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Thanks, It should work great. Let me know how you like it

[@jbw5485]

SC1 works like magic!!!

[@jimronchetto8592]

I sometimes use Pledge (the Dollar Store equivalent) as dressing for my truck tires. I like black tires, but don't like shine. I live on a gravel road so the oily tire dressing just turns white from gravel dust. I'll try Pledge on my SXS.

[@tsartodd]

i need more Lemon Pledge.

[@all_out_of_bubble_gum]

I Wonder when people say the YXZ does Not Look good 😄. Especially that blue Looks great.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I do love the painted plastics. Cleans up really well. The yxz is a good looking machine. Most days

[@kong3]

I've used Lemon Pledge since 2014 on 4 different machines. Sw Colorado mud snow dirt plus Moab areas. I soak it in Pledge.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

It does work really well

[@tsartodd]

so then ... you need more Lemon Pledge?

[@silentvoiceinthedark5665]

Every July I hose down my snow blower, blow dry it with a leaf blower and spray it a couple of times with furniture polish. It ends the rust and the snow does not stick. You have to do it in July so the heat can dry off the moisture in the furniture polish.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Awesome. I’ll have to try it. I have used WD40 on the past but it was smelly and really oily

[@dan_colla4870]

I also will also continue to buy the SC1 for cleaning my side by side. However, pledge does work well for cleaning up the engine bay on your vehicles. Leaves a nice finish, non greasy, smells fresh too!

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Pledge would be good for the engine bay. It may take a little more wiping with a cloth but its a lot cheaper.

[@utooeasy]

Maguires tire shine non foam formula works great. But slick products shine is the best imo.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I just bought some Slick Shine. I am going to compare it to SC1 next.

[@StephenBrewer89]

Try using P&S bead maker for a dry aid. When you rinse after a wash, spray that all over them dry. Very hydrophobic and helps with spots. Easy to apply. Really you can rinse, spray that all over, and rinse again if you don’t usually dry. You will still benefit from it. Also a cheap alternative to a dry aid is turtle wax seal and shine.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I will definitely look into that. I get water spots like crazy with all the black plastics and dark blue paint. That would be real sweet if I didn’t have to spend a ton of time getting rid of water spots.

[@StephenBrewer89]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad they will still show, but like any coating or sealant you will have almost a layer there that will release the hard water spots easier. If it wasn’t so much work to do it right, a ceramic coating throughout would be nice. I’ve done a few on my personal vehicles and the prep work is the worst part but my GL550 has not had any wax or sealants for about a year now and it still beads water and rinses traffic film very easy.

[@williambachman5760]

I use wd40 Works good and cheaper

[@StephenBrewer89]

@@williambachman5760 I’ve heard that will slowly release edges of the decals.

[@williambachman5760]

@@StephenBrewer89 ty for info....so far no prob

[@rickdavid1795]

I use Simple Green Foaming Crystals. You spray it on and blow dry it off, it’s pretty amazing stuff

[@jrahme]

I heard simple green can cause corrosion

[@rickdavid1795]

@@jrahme I’ve never heard of that.

[@petehall2982]

Great video!!!! Just got my 2021 SS so very timely video for me. Im over in Traverse so cant be that far from you. How do you wash the inside, do the seats take forever to dry?

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Awesome! we ride from Houghton Lake to Traverse City a lot. I Wash the Inside pretty much the same way. I pressure wash the entire inside including gauges, switches, shifters, all of it. I do try not to spray up real close but I still spray it down pretty good. Then I use SC1 on everything on the interior except for the steering wheel. I pressure wash the seats as well. They really don't soak up much water. I usually leave them dry for a few hours and they are fine. The aftermarket harnesses that I have are really nice and padded but they soak up a ton of water when washing my machine. I have to let those dry over night minimum unless I want some wet suspender strap looking lines on my shirt.

[@petehall2982]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad thanks again foe the info!!! I will be watching for the next video. I have the DASA GYTR full system and you are right, it doesnt sound anything like it in person. Its almost too loud but i giggle every time i fire it up!!!!

[@petehall2982]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad just got a complete Rugged Radios intercom / radio kit in the mail. I will keep you posted on how it goes, probably wont get to it this week and we have guests coming for the weekend and electrics arent really my thing but this seems extremely straight forward and simple

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Awesome let me know how they work. The intercom systems I have tried haven’t worked great. I like to wear a helmet when I ride and i can’t hear anything in the helmet headsets over the dasa exhaust. The ear muff kind would probably work well.

[@petehall2982]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad for sure i will let you know. I am a helmet guy (x-RoadRacer) and as a result we purchased more street oriented helmets for the YXZ, I am still using my old Arais personally but we bought 3 Bell's for the wife and anyone who wants to ride so we have sizes s-xl. I bought 4 helmet kits from rugged, i think the cheek pads in the street style helmets will seal out sound a little better than mx style lids and hope the Rugged system can belt out enough volume, it has to be better than screaming between 2 helmets with that DASA snarling 2 feet behind our ears, we cant hear ourselves think!!

[@jhoffman81]

Either one makes mud stains stick to my buggy. I use it now and then but not frequently. I find regular car products work better most of the time. SC1 also has a finer spray than Pledge

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I’ve never noticed mud stains at all with either yet. I have noticed that if you accidentally spray some on the tires it will pick up dirt and have a brown tint. I wash my yxz after every ride pretty much so I have not let dirt sit long enough guess. I’ve used some car products that work ok. I just like these products because they do a great job at hiding scratches and any spots you miss while cleaning.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 Thank you for sharing

[@TheSkitd]

Lemon pledge on my Harley, guys that have $4o,ooo HD use it. Chrome, paint, plastic windshield, chrome exhaust, headlight. New microfiber cloth. Works great. Drag racers use Windex on everything.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

It does work.

[@robertwood9628]

This is a little old but I use Mothers Back To Black and it works great and costs about $10 per can. However I just had my 2022 General ceramic coated and I just wash it off...done.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I like back to black it works pretty well. If I get a new machine I want to ceramic coat it.

[@nickogara5962]

Where did you have your General ceramic coated?

[@coyote23]

We use coverall from Oreilley’s. Works really well.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I’ll have to try it out

[@MarctheBikeWasher]

I use coverall on plastic and black frames

[@stuarthobart6844]

Pledge is even in my manual!!!

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Really? That’s crazy. It does work

[@Jamie-ww3yz]

I use armor all spray-on detailers advantage in the gold can works pretty good too

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I have never heard of that. I tried to type it in but didn’t find much. Could you send a link?

[@Jamie-ww3yz]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad ebay . Tools and equipment sales . Not sure why it wont let me share it

[@Jamie-ww3yz]

Detailers advantage can

[@DriveWayMafia]

Muc off ftw 🙌

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Never heard of it. I’ll have to check it out.

[@alanrossman89]

Just use used motor oil mixed with simple green .It’s the pressure in the can , not chemical try Murphy soap diluted it with water also good tip get a pump sprayer that you spray your weeds with

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I’ve used a sprayer with oil under my truck for the winter. I’m not sure about spraying it on the sxs. Would probably work pretty good though.

[@jacobdicesare2032]

You can also use silicone spray or armor all.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I recently used armor all extreme tire shine on the black plastics and it looked really good.

[@kevinAuman1]

Brother I too used to use a huge and cumbersome gas powered pressure washer till I found the ryobi electric one that is about the size and weight of a small car battery and I ain't kidding ya when I say it has more power and does a wayyy better job not to mention how convenient it is to operate and no gas cost! Seriously check em out I haven't used my big gas one in 2yrs I should probably sell it or something lol

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

That would be a lot easier. I’ve been having a lot of issues with my current gas power washer. Which model electric one do you have?

[@TheRedsuper1]

I have a electric one too, love it and it is soooo quiet. The only upgrades needed is a better no kinking gun hose and quick connects on everything.

[@seashackf1]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoadthe small Ryobi 1800 for around $100. Either that or the Karcher k1700 for around $130 are the best under $250. Everything else is basically all the same and complete junk. A car detailer, OBsessed Garage, tested every pressure washer on the market and has videos of them all.

[@okcmoparguy724]

I broke down and bought a used heated pressure washer. One of my friends steered me towards the Hotsy 550 series, 120v unit. It includes a soap injection circuit and you can get water above 212f if you want. I usually stay around 200f. The machine is bigger than say a Ryobi but it's super industrial and with a little care should last forever. The hot water does a much better job at cleaning everything from mud, oil, etc. I bought mine for $250 back in 2010 and she's still going strong. The only thing to watch out for is leaving water in the heating coil during freezing conditions. I installed a ball valve and blow a little compressed air through to prevent the coil from cracking from freezing water.

[@sadhxrted7849]

When you spray the pledge on you have to let it sit for it to actually work

[@unome55]

Chemical guys has a product called afterwash, I spray that all over my SxS after i finish washing it and right before i dry it. It helps with waterspots and it also has a shine to it. Then i follow it up with their hydro speed or VO7. The products are a bit more expensive but I do get more that 1 wash out of them, depending on how heavy i spray its 3-5 washes. Plastics look nice with no greasy feel.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I’ve been wanting to try some of the chemical guys stuff. I hadn’t heard much about them but their products just look cool. I will definitely try some soon.

[@reedembley5197]

Good info on this Video. I'm surprised at the results but it is too obvious to ignore. I do have a question though: I find that putting anything on my machine just creates an oily place for dirt and dust to collect on. Then it really does look atrocious for sure.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

SC1 continues to hide dust as you are riding. If you get into some real dirt and dust it does seem to collect more dirt but if you use SC1 continually when you clean your sxs it makes the dirt spray off much easier. My machine never looks real clean after I start riding but I like to put it away fairly clean and I like to have it clean when I arrive to a ride. I don’t really notice any issue with collecting dust while the machine is sitting.

[@jakeparry6172]

The trick is getting your rig super clean before applying SC1. I usually spray SC1 and let it sit for a few mins before wiping so it gets time to seep into the plastics. SC1 might collect a little dust but it’s much easier to clean off. Essentially the SC1 make a barrier from mud and dust. Also after washing use a leaf blower and towel to dry. That will help chase those water spot off as well.

[@jakeparry6172]

Next video do an SC1 & WD40 comparison 😎👍

[@jasonbilow2877]

Might check a product called slick products, been using on my dirt bike and now yxz. Most likely same type of stuff but maybe cheaper? They have a good foam soap to.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I have some coming in the mail as we speak. I’m making a slick/ SC1 comparison video

[@jasonbilow2877]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Nice! Look forward to it. I have a can of SC1 on the shelf but havent used it yet, got a few cans of Slick to go through first.

[@johnevans8836]

If you let the sc1 sit on the plastic for mine til it starts to dry its will do a better job to. Will also make next time clean up easier

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I will have it try letting it dry a little longer. Thanks for the tip!

[@jerrypauling7809]

Trim Shine works as good around 5 bucks at auto parts

[@nealmyers2735]

Did you try the real Pledge or only generic? I heard about this in the 90's when I was out wheeling in a 1991 Toyota pick up and it worked back then. SC-1 is a better product for sure but if I was selling it I would use the SC-1.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I believe it was the real Pledge. The sc1 is definitely perfect for making things look great before selling.

[@steveshalaby9131]

Great video, thanks for making it. However, I wonder if you used a new rag to wipe down the Pledge after using it on the SC1. I suspect that you got streaks on the black painted plastics due to cross contamination of the two chemicals. Perhaps a clean new rag wouldn't have left any streaks?

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I used two separate rags. I forgot to mention that in the video. Could be some cross contamination around where the two halves met but judging by how the products worked around the entire machine I believe the results are still valid.

[@steveshalaby9131]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Great and informative video nonetheless. I'm a big fan of Slick Products. Their spray is outstanding. I think it's similarly priced maybe a bit less than the SC1. Their cans are pretty big, so I use about 3/4 of a can for my 4 seater (Polaris XP4 1000 HighLifter).

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

@@steveshalaby9131 I have heard great things about slick products. I plan to get some to try out in the next month or two

[@Twistedd7578]

My question is if you have used a can of this every week, how do those few places look faded? Is this just to look good for the day basically or it will actually hold up for a few weeks? Man that stuff really gives it a mirror finish. Very impressive.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

It looks good until you take it out for a ride and get it dirty. It can sit and look good for weeks at a time but once you get it dirty and then wash it up it needs to be sprayed down again with SC1.

[@jamest1148]

Lemon pledge is petroleum based. Have you ever used petroleum based tire shining sprays? They look great at first but after about a week the tires turn hideously grey. I’d use caution on things that are plastic(as plastic is petroleum based).

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Yeah. I do hate how tire shine makes tires look after a few days. I don't really plan on going using Pledge any more. I didn't notice any dulling but there are quite a few cleaners that work better.

[@macpac3803]

Sc1 for shiny plastic, pledge for the dull textured plastic maybe if you wanna cut cost.

[@radmoments6982]

I use a product called instant SHINE (sparyaway) works the same as SC1 but SC1 no smell

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I have seen ads for that stuff. I have wondered if it was any good. Maybe I’ll try some soon.

[@unitymixer]

Car detailing guy here. Next time. Wen you're sxs is new, clean all reachable surfaces ( plastics, sticker, black mat plastic, roll cage, inner fenders ect) whit isopropyl alcohol through and buy ( and apply everywhere) 1 bottle of Adams advance Graphene coating. Follow the video instructions. After its done, let's it settle 20h no sun and NO WATER. You will be shock how ease the dirt and sh*t come off of it.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Wow that’s awesome info! I will definitely try that when I get something new

[@tpainter81]

WD-40 works really good too. Not sure if sc1 attracts dust but that’s only downfall of wd-40.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I think any kinda of cleaner that leaves the shiny greasy look at tracks dust. It’s more about the initial shine it get and how easy the mud washes off after riding.

[@kellydeveau9319]

MY DAD HAD SHOW CARS MY WHOLE LIFE AND HE USED PLEDGE ALL THE TIME ..IN BETWEEN WAX JOBS ...

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

It does work well. It just takes a little longer to work I think.

[@Bean-sz7sr]

I normally don't whip off the Pledge for a few hours or even a few days.. It works good enough for me. I will say that Pledge works better than the Dollar General brand.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Pledge definitely works pretty well. its a good cheap option. Off road vehicles don't stay clean for long so it works good enough.

[@Yankee_Sasquatch]

You have take a dry cloth to polish the Pledge after it drys. You get what you pay for. Extra work for Pledge Or simplicity of SC1.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

So true!

[@GregK1247]

I like satin tire shine

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I like the look of Satin tire shine more but for some reason the extreme shine seems to make my tires look cleaner. I do wipe them down so they are not wet looking.

[@oojimmyflip]

it doesn't have to be pledge, try a cheap spray wood furniture polish with beeswax, if you wipe it off with one cloth and use a second cloth to polish it straight afterwards the streaks wont happen. if you cant get rid of the streaks wipe it over with a damp cloth before polishing to a shine. another cause of streaks is using to much pledge, a little goes a very long way.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Good info. I will try it.

[@tedmarakas2626]

Pledge is the best stuff for leather. If it is good for leather and wood, then its is a harmless cleaner. However, it is NOT a coating. It has no silicone therefore, once it dries....it kinda disappears.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I’ll have to try it on some leather some time. Thanks for the info.

[@tedmarakas2626]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Yes, a navy guy told me about it, tried it and it is awesome for your leather jacket. It doesn't fade the color and it leaves a tiny film of protection. I usually clean with Pledge my leather seat and them I use leather lotion. My seat is 5 years old and it looks like it was just installed. The softest leather, better than an Armani jacket.

[@ericbliske8485]

Use the pledge first then the SC1. A stain that sits longer is more difficult to remove.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

True. That would probably work best

[@01cbr929rider]

New bike in a can isn't BSing. Sc1 works. But save it for a major event to look good when needed.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Most definitely

[@stevecovington6390]

I use baby oil does a bretty good job

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I can’t tell if you are joking or serious lol. Is this one of those “it’s spring so switch your battery terminals around so you get AC instead of heat” type jokes to see if I’m dumb enough to do it? Does it really work? I’ve never heard of using that.

[@JohnJohnson-xm2tf]

what case is that in the back (trunk)

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

It is the Tesseract cargo box for the 2019+ yxz. Here is a video I made about it if you want a closer look: TESSERACT OFF-ROAD REAR CARGO STORAGE BOX | INSTALLED ON 2019 YXZ | SXS/UTV/ATV/ORV kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4LCqIiGhJuUepo You can buy them from the website as mentioned in my video but I don’t know how much it will cost or how long shipping will take with the war going on with Russia. They have it available on Amazon but it’s a lot more than I paid. amzn.to/3Ig9DUs

[@juliandaugherty2410]

Ya but the pledge bottle is smaller and half the size as sc1 and when u buy one can of sc1 it is the same price of 2 pledge witch is the sAme amount of sc1

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Probably true!

[@therealist5648]

Pledge is the best tire dressing

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I love armor all extreme tire shine. It’s super easy but it is really shiny.

[@renonative]

You can wash side by sides?

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

If you’re dumb like me you can but it gets ruined in about 1 minute of riding so it feels about useless.

[@davidschlarp1606]

I didn't know anyone wiped off SC1. Spray it and forget it🤷🏻‍♂️

[@shannonstiles8751]

Pledge will do some cleaning as well. SC1 will not. But SC1 looks a little better when it’s all said and done we tested it at the shop on a few different rigs plastic metal street bikes, side-by-side and four wheelers. Both are good. You used way too much plants it goes on differently. You wipe it on with one rag then you take another rag and you wipe it off.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

good point. I did probably use too much pledge. It worked well. I would use it again.

[@MarctheBikeWasher]

For the engine bay you could try Adams In & Out Spray on the wires to make them shine after it’s clean or Aerosol Coverall from O’ Reilly Auto parts

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I will have to look for the Adams in and out. I've never heard of it. I will have to find some. I have an O'Reilly up the road. Maybe I'll pick up some Coverall as well. I have never tried it.

[@joerutkowsky3261]

On the can of sc1 it says to spray it on and leave it for a few minutes. Then wipe it off. I guess it’s like a wax. It also says if you want maximum mud release just spray and leave it. Don’t wipe it off.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Good to know. On my black plastics I can get away with not wiping but the painted plastics need to be wiped down a little to get rid of spots.

[@GT-zm5ji]

Thanks for the comparison, but you had me cringing with the microfibers laying in the grass.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Yeah. I remember cringing when I was editing it. I was in a hurry because there was a big storm rolling in quickly lol.

[@chadilacnissen9717]

is SC1 greasy after it dries for a few days?

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

If you spray it and leave it it will be a little greasy for a few days for sure. I like to wipe it down with a towel after I spray it on and that gets rid of most of the greasy-ness. If you wipe your finger across after a few days you will feel some lubricity but it’s not wet like it would collect dust.

[@geraldhawkins2643]

Nice video, how do you like the yxz I'm thinking about trading my x3 for one ??

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I absolutely love my yxz. The ability to shift gears makes it a blast to drive in the trails and dunes. It’s not great at rock crawling, mud bogging or going real slow in general. It’s has been an extremely reliable machine and it can really take some abuse. I was torn between the yxz and an X3 when I was shopping for a sxs. The x3 new was going to cost me $34,000 for the machine and the aftermarket Radius rods, shock tower braces and various mods to make the x3 as reliable as I want it to be. The yxz cost me about half of that price.I just didn’t feel like the x3 was going to be double the fun for double the price. Plus I didn’t want to worry about watching belt temps and changing belts. Ultimately I love the yxz but I still find myself wanting an X3 for more suspension travel and a factory turbo for more acceleration for hill climbs and jumping. The x3 is an all around more capable machine. I would probably hold onto it. You can make the yxz extremely fast but even with a long travel kit it’s never going to ride or jump as well as an x3 in my opinion.

[@geraldhawkins2643]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad thank you very much for replying back great information my x3 is making 225hp but I really like the yxz I can put a turbo on it

[@sunnyray7819]

My friend blew up his motor after hydrolocking it and we thought we had it good then bam... Hardest freaking vehicle to get all the water out of.. I like it but I am not a big fan of how kinda locked up the clutch stays... You really gotta control it.. It's bad ass no doubt.. But it's more of an ultimate machine.. Made to haul ass...

[@kevinAuman1]

Have you seen the stuff Sean from BikesNBeards channel makes he claims it is by far the best spray on cleaner/shiner there is but I mean so would I if I made it lol-ol-ol but hey could be another option to checkout

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I will check that stuff out

[@stevecovington6390]

I use baby oil

[@thelifeoffastony1157]

Sc1 attracts dirt,.it has an oily type base... Pledge is more like a wax and dirt flings off. Pledge is way better and you're able to find wood polish type pledge at the dollar store.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I’ve never noticed either attracting dirt honestly but when I take the SXS out I know it’s going to get dirty so I don’t really pay attention. I do notice SC1 has a greasy feel for a while so that might cause it to hold onto some dirt. I notice that SC1 does absorb and hide some dust. you don’t notice dust on the machine if it sits for a few weeks. I don’t say it but in my review a lot of my focus was on how each performed on faded black plastics and how easy it was to wash dirt off the machine. SC1 was definitely better for those things. I think probably SC1 is best if you want the machine to look it’s absolute best, if you’re selling it or if you don’t have a ton of time for cleaning. Pledge works really well if you are trying to clean up the machine for cheap and may be better if you want to keep it clean during a ride like you said to fling the dirt off. Neither did a bad job. I will try to find the wood type pledge and give that a try. Thanks!

[@truthnow902]

The SC1 is pretty good but it is way overpriced The Pledge works just as good the only thing is you didn't rub it in enough that's why it showed that film if you would have rubbed it in again with a dry cloth it would have been better and shinier than the SC1 it just takes a little bit more elbow grease but if you look at the price difference pledge is the way to go SC1 needs to lower their price the only way to do it is to lower their sales

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I will try rubbing in the pledge more if I use it again.

[@stairman3151]

Sc1 wins....

[@elroyeolsonjr8729]

$52 ÷ 5 cans is $10.40 not $15.00

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

If you buy the single cans they cost $14.99. I buy the multiple can pack for a better deal. Sorry I didn’t communicate that very well.

[@arnoni11]

never use pledge it will damage plastic over time. sc1 collects dust, overly expensive. i would get it ceramic coated.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I will look into that. Never had anything ceramic coated before. Thank you

[@arnoni11]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad my one buddy recently did my 2018 grizzly back in December. i wish i would of did it when i first got it. its super easy to apply once you know how to use it. its expensive but last 3-5yrs. i use a booster every now and again

[@aricp3764]

Pledge furniture polish is recommended by polaris in the owner manual.

[@alejandrotobienne8220]

If your using the same rag then the test has already failed. As the two compounds have mixed. And if one is oil based an another not it’s screwed.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I used two different rags lol

[@alejandrotobienne8220]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad ok so then the pledge would require more elbow grease. If that worth saving 7-8 dollars then do it. Personally I spray on rag not on part. So one can would at least last me 2 whole jobs. Over spray waste happens. And once rag is saturated. I don’t see the need for spray on part then wipe. You might be able to spray on rag and at least do body panels versus faded black parts.

[@gregorylynn2535]

You shouldn't spray the SC1 on the wheels. It is silicon so it gets on the rotors and pads.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

That’s true. I’ll try to remember that

[@mikejordan8405]

For 10 dollars difference in price I'm all over it!!

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Exactly!

Looks like the sc1 has similar behavior as a wd40.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I’ve never tried WD-40 on plastics. Is that a common thing to use? I’ve never loved the smell of WD-40

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad I’ve personally never tried it on plastics but it has cleaning power for sure. Some people use it as a quick fix on their faded headlights and that works temporarily.

[@cringram1003]

Omg Really Seriously, if it makes you happy keeping your off-road toy perfectly clean so be it. Life is short use the time wisely. Peace

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Cleaning my SXS is my least favorite part of owning it, other than changing the oil I guess. SXSs are crazy expensive so I want to make it last and hold some value so it’s worth something when I want to upgrade or sell it. The point of the video is trying to find something to help me do less cleaning and more riding.

[@KG-xf9ew]

It will get you swarmed by bees. Any bike owner knows this.

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

Really? Pledge or sc1?

[@KG-xf9ew]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Wow thank you for the reply! Great video. Pledge. You can try it yourself. Leave a pledge treated surface outside for a while. Lemon especially.

[@jimh.412]

Can you spray this right on your lights and dash screens and stuff? Doesn't it leave a residue on that stuff like your lights and dash screen? I've heard people are using Amsoil Mudslinger for underneath your fenders and shocks. You just spray it on and leave it underneath and mud falls off.👍

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I’ve sprayed it on my lights , dash and speedometer but I always wipe it down afterwards. Cleans up really nice. I don’t have a screen really. I will have to try some mudslinger. Thanks for the info!

[@jimh.412]

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Cool. Yamaha #1 👍

[@rickybobby0206]

New bike in a can. And smells so glorious. Yep it hides it all

[@FilthyKnobsOffRoad]

I love it