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JSJ

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brax71 Enthusiast

brax71

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I'm having a hard time cutting through all the bugs and road junk that gets on my windshield.  i've been told everything from onions to newspaper to alcohol and vinegar.  

i know that there are as many "secret recipies" for windshield cleaners as there are people out there, but what do yall use and how do you use it???thanks!

NewbieZ71 Senior Enthusiast

NewbieZ71

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For the exterior I just use good old soap and water and a squeegee....interior I use newspaper with vinegar and water...newspaper is the key I think...!!

chevy4x4trucks Senior Enthusiast

chevy4x4trucks

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For the exterior just some car wash usually does the trick, if that doesn't get it you can get some bug and tar remover gel from your local checker auto that seems to work quite well.

NeXuS1 Enthusiast

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why newspaper? i would think that somehow the ink would cause problems and the fact thats its really really really really recycled paper wouldnt help things.

Kania2k1 Senior Enthusiast

Kania2k1

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I use one of those "bug sponges" for the exterior, and on the inside I use Cinch and a coffee filter instead of newspaper.  Usually just steal one from work, but you could buy some if ya wanted.

NewbieZ71 Senior Enthusiast

NewbieZ71

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Copied this from Autopia-carcare.com -

"Unlike paper towels and most cotton towels, newspaper does not leave behind lint and the ink acts as a glass polish."

Check out that site for complete glass cleaning instructions/suggestions.  Its a good site for detailing.

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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Quote: from JSJ on 2:17 pm on Aug. 27, 2001

I use Rain-X in my washer fluid and it seems to make it easier to clean the windshield.

 

Exactly JSJ!  I use the rain-ex washer fluid too and the bugs come off with my wash mit...

NewbieZ71 Senior Enthusiast

NewbieZ71

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Quote: from brax71 on 9:34 am on Aug. 28, 2001

i just spent an hour on the autopia site -- it had tons of good stuff.  thanks!

 

This ups my useful posts number to 5.  I'm hot! Take THAT Shaners.....

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

Shaners

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Quote: from NewbieZ71 on 7:37 pm on Aug. 28, 2001

This ups my useful posts number to 5.  I'm hot! Take THAT Shaners.....

Just don't let all that new found knowledge rob you of your sense of humor!!!  ps. I've counted more than five useful posts...  there may be more than that because you are a mega poster and I don't always check them all !!!

 

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