Best Windshield Washer Fluid?

ashkamath · 3rd January 2014, 23:41

I have been using the 'WAXPOL' Wind shield Concentrate for my car windshield. A 200 ML bottle is priced at around Rs. 60/-. Every time I refill my windscreen water reservoir, I add a teaspoon of the concentrate and I am pretty happy with the outcome.

And also every time I fill diesel in my car at my regular BP pump, I avail their services (clean both the front / rear windscreens). Sometimes If I am passing by the pump and the windscreen is dirty, I just drive in there for getting the windscreens cleaned and they do it with a smile. I use the windscreen washing mechanism mostly during long drives outside city.

SunnyBoi · 3rd January 2014, 23:46

I've been using 1 rupee shampoo packets since some time for Washer fluid. Recently switched to Meguiars NXT Car wash since I got something better for the body. Does the job beautifully and much better than shampoo.

Best part is when I have bird poo on the windscreen, I spray, wait 10 seconds for the poo to soak in the fluid and wipe. Comes off clean every time!

sachinj12 · 4th January 2014, 09:21

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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Does it have the ability to remove oil film and grime? I don't think so

Haven't faced any problems in the last 4 years-windshield becomes clean. So I safely presume it does the job

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Originally Posted by audioholic

It has the ability to moisturise the windshield

Yeah, the windshield is silky smooth to touch

sagarpadaki · 4th January 2014, 11:13

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Originally Posted by sachinj12

Haven't faced any problems in the last 4 years-windshield becomes clean. So I safely presume it does the job

Yeah, the windshield is silky smooth to touch

That's good to hear. Which baby shampoo in particular are you using? There are so many in the market

sachinj12 · 5th January 2014, 11:28

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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

That's good to hear. Which baby shampoo in particular are you using? There are so many in the market

Johnson's baby shampoo

stuntfreak · 5th January 2014, 18:48

Guys pls avoid the use of detergent or shampoo. In the long run they clog and damage the washer motor. Use a windshield wash liq that you get. Or Colin if you want a cheaper option.

a4anurag · 5th January 2014, 18:57

I have been using the Screen wash concentrate from Maruti.

Part No.: 99000 M 99027
MRP: Rs 15
Quantity: 50 ml

I mix this is concentrate in 1 litre water then pour it into the washer bottle.

Anurag.

sagarpadaki · 5th January 2014, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4anurag

I have been using the Screen wash concentrate from Maruti.

Part No.: 99000 M 99027
MRP: Rs 15
Quantity: 50 ml

I mix this is concentrate in 1 litre water then pour it into the washer bottle.

Anurag.

Is that the recommended dilution?

a4anurag · 5th January 2014, 21:12

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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Is that the recommended dilution?

Yes,

Have been following this from 4 years.

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Please finger the attached image of the Screen Wash Concentrate Sachet.

Anurag.

sagarpadaki · 5th January 2014, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4anurag

Yes,

Have been following this from 4 years.

Please finger the attached image of the Screen Wash Concentrate Sachet.

Anurag.

How well does it do it's job? Does it clean well? Bird poop oil film etc?

a4anurag · 5th January 2014, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

How well does it do it's job? Does it clean well? Bird poop oil film etc?

Does is job well. No issues since I have started using it. It is also depending on the wiper blades condition.

Dried up stuff (Bird poop, dead insects with blood stains) does take a two or three washer jets but normal dirt is off in one stroke.

Anurag.

sachinj12 · 5th January 2014, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4anurag

Does is job well. No issues since I have started using it. It is also depending on the wiper blades condition.

Dried up stuff (Bird poop, dead insects with blood stains) does take a two or three washer jets but normal dirt is off in one stroke.

Anurag.

If there is dried up poop/sap from plant, I always prefer removing them with a paper or cloth with water being poured from a mug. I would not advice using the wipers on dried poop/plant sap. I accidentally ran my wipers once and have long scratches on my wind-shield

. I'm lucky that its not in my field of view.

a4anurag · 5th January 2014, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by sachinj12

If there is dried up poop/sap from plant, I always prefer removing them with a paper or cloth with water being poured from a mug. I would not advice using the wipers on dried poop/plant sap. I accidentally ran my wipers once and have long scratches on my wind-shield. I'm lucky that its not in my field of view.

You are right Sachin but what i meant the same if the quantity of these droppings etc are more I manually clean them post which I use the wipers.

Anurag.

fine69 · 6th January 2014, 16:24

Compared to plain water, a shampoo/car wash mixed with water is definitely better. However, at times, it does clog the openings. The solution to that is that whenever I'm mixing the car wash liquid in water (I use Amway's car wash) I ensure that I run it at least once or twice a week.

I've used it on a lot of long dusty drives to Spiti / Rajasthan and it gets rid of all sorts of insect stains / dirt / tree sap stains. I carry the car wash in the backpocket of my seat and use just about less than a teaspoonful with ~2.5-3 litre of water and have never felt the need for any other type of windscreen wash fluid.

interc00led · 7th January 2014, 23:52

Waxpol concentrate, 200ml bottle for Rs.65 works out to be the cheapest of all and effective too.

Another product by Motomax, Rs.30/- per sachet gives a nice fragrance when the windshield washer is used when the AC is on fresh air mode.
Even the company recommends using the washer every now and then

I am using this currently and the fragrance is very strong.

3rd January 2014, 23:41	#46
ashkamath BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vasco-Goa Posts: 955 Thanked: 3,571 Times	Re: Best Windshield Washer Fluid? I have been using the 'WAXPOL' Wind shield Concentrate for my car windshield. A 200 ML bottle is priced at around Rs. 60/-. Every time I refill my windscreen water reservoir, I add a teaspoon of the concentrate and I am pretty happy with the outcome. And also every time I fill diesel in my car at my regular BP pump, I avail their services (clean both the front / rear windscreens). Sometimes If I am passing by the pump and the windscreen is dirty, I just drive in there for getting the windscreens cleaned and they do it with a smile. I use the windscreen washing mechanism mostly during long drives outside city.
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3rd January 2014, 23:46	#47
SunnyBoi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mysore / B'lore Posts: 1,720 Thanked: 4,462 Times	Re: Best Windshield Washer Fluid? I've been using 1 rupee shampoo packets since some time for Washer fluid. Recently switched to Meguiars NXT Car wash since I got something better for the body. Does the job beautifully and much better than shampoo. Best part is when I have bird poo on the windscreen, I spray, wait 10 seconds for the poo to soak in the fluid and wipe. Comes off clean every time!
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5th January 2014, 18:48	#51
stuntfreak BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 212 Thanked: 1,577 Times	Guys pls avoid the use of detergent or shampoo. In the long run they clog and damage the washer motor. Use a windshield wash liq that you get. Or Colin if you want a cheaper option.
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5th January 2014, 18:57	#52
a4anurag BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 12,345 Thanked: 21,452 Times	Re: Best Windshield Washer Fluid? I have been using the Screen wash concentrate from Maruti. Part No.: 99000 M 99027 MRP: Rs 15 Quantity: 50 ml I mix this is concentrate in 1 litre water then pour it into the washer bottle. Anurag.
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6th January 2014, 16:24	#59
fine69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,596 Thanked: 1,468 Times	Re: Best Windshield Washer Fluid? Compared to plain water, a shampoo/car wash mixed with water is definitely better. However, at times, it does clog the openings. The solution to that is that whenever I'm mixing the car wash liquid in water (I use Amway's car wash) I ensure that I run it at least once or twice a week. I've used it on a lot of long dusty drives to Spiti / Rajasthan and it gets rid of all sorts of insect stains / dirt / tree sap stains. I carry the car wash in the backpocket of my seat and use just about less than a teaspoonful with ~2.5-3 litre of water and have never felt the need for any other type of windscreen wash fluid.
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7th January 2014, 23:52	#60
interc00led BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 237 Thanked: 255 Times	Re: Best Windshield Washer Fluid? Waxpol concentrate, 200ml bottle for Rs.65 works out to be the cheapest of all and effective too. Another product by Motomax, Rs.30/- per sachet gives a nice fragrance when the windshield washer is used when the AC is on fresh air mode. Even the company recommends using the washer every now and then I am using this currently and the fragrance is very strong.
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