Kiltox Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Try the tip cleaner first definitely. Then, 20% bleach should do it if that doesn’t work. binhoker668 1
binhoker668 Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Hmm. Given my current choice of screen cleaner, ummmm, TEH INTERNETZ says this....... Bleach + Vinegar = Toxic Chlorine Gas. While the combination does create a good disinfectant, these two common cleaning agents should never be used at the same time. Why: Adding any weak acid to bleach will release toxic chlorine and chloramine. Interesting in traffic jams one would imagine.... Aston Martin and Bamboocarman 2
oldcars Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 I use autoglym stuff. Aldi/Lidl cant remember which have a load of 5L ones for £1.49 just now on offer. A winter and a summer. Summer has a rainx type product in it.
MorrisItalSLX Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 I use water. My washer is so piss weak that I simply don't bother. Screen wash is not an legal requirement here! I spend so much time in petrol stations that I just use the squeegee there.
Lacquer Peel Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 I don't think it's a legal requirement here either. The cheap screenwash is only good down to -0.1C so it's pretty useless even in the mildest parts of the UK.
Lacquer Peel Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Screen wash as a product isn't a legal requirement, bad reading on my part, that's what I thought you meant.
lisbon_road Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Just to add to the views on this topic, my wife's Zafira is a nightmare as I have to take the front bumper off to get at the filter which blocks up and clean it out. So what I put in there is important. Whereas my Astra has the filter on the bulkhead and can be cleaned in no time at all. So put anything in it. I don't think the Viva has a filter. It has one of those old systems with a manual pump but it doesn't go out much. I wouldn't put bleach in. It might eat some of the plastics or the paint, aside from the points made above and that it is generally not good stuff. Just my opinion.
Captain Furious Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Buy the pre-mixed stuff from whatever petrol station i'm in. Of course it freezes immediately once the temperature dips below -0.25C but I do find that it cleans the screen better when it does come out. Never had a problem with my screen\headlight washers clogging up.
theshadow Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 home bargains 5 ltrs for £1. have bought 10 bottles this morning. :-D :-D Bamboocarman 1
oldcars Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 home bargains 5 ltrs for £1. have bought 10 bottles this morning. :-D :-DSome say he sells cheap value for money cars, and on Friday nights drinks screenwash and Vodka. All we know is he is called Theshadow jumpingjehovahs, SierraMikeHotel and Lacquer Peel 3
Aston Martin Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 They used to sell universal washer bottle heating kits on eBay for about £20.It was basically a tiny kettle coil you threw in the bottle. Can't find them anywhere.
Shirley Knott Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 IIRC Merc's of a certain era were fitted with them as standard?
fatharris Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 The Rover was filled with water for years before we got it, the jets would regularly block up and the reservoir absolutely stank. Had to remove it for a thorough clean and ran it with neat stuff for a while to clear the pipes, been fine ever since with a 50/50 mix. Bamboocarman 1
Aston Martin Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Stagnant washer bottles are the worst. fatharris 1
LessThanEqual Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Sonax ultra concentrated is amazing in warmer months, for winter anything cheap will do as you get through so much of the stuff commuting.
PiperCub Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 ECP are doing a BOGOF on their QX 5 litre screenwash (purple - concentrate) for £5.89 according to their emailshot.
Jazoli Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 What is tip cleaner? I can only see steel wool solder tip cleaner things on eBay.https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F220417704077 Kiltox, clayts450 and Bamboocarman 3
Kiltox Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F220417704077 Thats the one
sierraman Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 I wonder if we could make it to 4 pages talking about screenwash? Lacquer Peel, bigfella2 and Bamboocarman 3
somewhatfoolish Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Didldidi superconcentrated stuff, although as said not seen it in stock for a good while. Hmm. Given my current choice of screen cleaner, ummmm, TEH INTERNETZ says this....... Bleach + Vinegar = Toxic Chlorine Gas. While the combination does create a good disinfectant, these two common cleaning agents should never be used at the same time. Why: Adding any weak acid to bleach will release toxic chlorine and chloramine. Interesting in traffic jams one would imagine....Ideal for getting arrested as a shite terrorist, assuming you don't finish yourself off. binhoker668 1
myglaren Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Hmm. Given my current choice of screen cleaner, ummmm, TEH INTERNETZ says this....... Bleach + Vinegar = Toxic Chlorine Gas. While the combination does create a good disinfectant, these two common cleaning agents should never be used at the same time. Why: Adding any weak acid to bleach will release toxic chlorine and chloramine. Interesting in traffic jams one would imagine....I once mixed bleach and acetic acid - it wasn't as god an idea as I had thunk. Premises evacuated. I bought a heap of screenwash cheap from Screwfix last year, still using it and it seems to be OK.
myglaren Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 I've always used a pin.I take my jets out and back-flush them under the hot tap then blow through with compressed air. Pin doesn't work on the C5 jets. Bamboocarman and Aston Martin 2
binhoker668 Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 I take my jets out and back-flush them under the hot tap then blow through with compressed air. Pin doesn't work on the C5 jets. I'd like to do that with the (roof mounted) rear one, but not sure if pulling it out forcibly will result in NOT being able to replace it again... Anyone done this with a Xantia?
binhoker668 Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 PAGE THREE OF 'SCREENWASH CHAT'. face, Bamboocarman, Bren and 1 other 4
anonymous user Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Working washers are a legal requirement....Not necessarily, if they are fitted they have to work; however I have had cars that did not have any, they were not required as the cars had opening or folding windscreens. OK they'd now be MOT exempt due to age, but something like a Caterham on aeroscreens won't need washers, or wipers to be legal. Barry Cade 1
New POD Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 Stagnant washer bottles are the worst.Spraying Listeria bacteria over tailgaters? Sounds like an idea stonedagain and Bamboocarman 2
New POD Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 PAGE THREE OF 'SCREENWASH sHAT'.[/quote Edited for comic inaccuracy binhoker668 1
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