Washer fluid what does everyone else use

ReadTheBook · Jul 18, 2018

I’ve been using this one for a while. Pretty good results. I always mix with distilled water to prevent any deposits/algae in the tank. I had algae hit a BMW I once owned and I never want that again.

https://2010products.com/shop/all-products/windshield-cleaner-concentrate/

southpawboston · Jul 19, 2018

ReadTheBook said:
I’ve been using this one for a while. Pretty good results. I always mix with distilled water to prevent any deposits/algae in the tank. I had algae hit a BMW I once owned and I never want that again.

https://2010products.com/shop/all-products/windshield-cleaner-concentrate/

I'm guessing that with most "concentrates" that you add to water, you will have to battle with algae and/or mold growth. That's why typical washer fluids have methanol. In addition to reducing the freezing point, it also prevents growth.

ChronicSPD · Jul 19, 2018

I've been using rain-x (green stuff in summer, orange in winter) for 16k miles with no sensor issues. If problems arise I'll disable the low fluid notification.

dequardo · Jul 19, 2018

This.

https://1z-usa.com/collections/next...washer-fluid-concentrate-33-8-oz-1-liter-html

imthanick_a · Jul 19, 2018

dequardo said:
This.

https://1z-usa.com/collections/next...washer-fluid-concentrate-33-8-oz-1-liter-html

nextzett makes some good stuff. I like their cockpit cleaner

chillax · Jul 21, 2018

Anyone know how to get rid of a stain on the hatch window where the fluid squirts down? Washing seems to be useless. I am wondering if it is permanent damage.

WorkhorseGTi · Jul 21, 2018

chillax said:
Anyone know how to get rid of a stain on the hatch window where the fluid squirts down? Washing seems to be useless. I am wondering if it is permanent damage.

Try Vinegar and Water (1:5). I have same issue but becareful not to get on painted surface.
If it doesn’t work on the first try, try again Daily for a few days. This worked for me.

Or maybe Claybar?

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chillax · Jul 22, 2018

WorkhorseGTi said:
Try Vinegar and Water (1:5). I have same issue but becareful not to get on painted surface.
If it doesn’t work on the first try, try again Daily for a few days. This worked for me.

Or maybe Claybar?

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I actually tried a Claybar it made only a slight improvement. I'll try Vinegar/water next time I wash the whole car.

Sandman GTI · Jul 22, 2018

chillax said:
I actually tried a Claybar it made only a slight improvement. I'll try Vinegar/water next time I wash the whole car.

Also try 000 steel wool with soap or detailer cleaner.
This works fast on cleaning all glass. Just do not use on inside film.
Use one time and throw out. Buy at Walmart or Lowe's.

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