Screen wash - Page 3

WhatNext? · Feb 8th, 2020, 14:36

The only time I have had white deposits is when the car was new with original screenwash and after 1 year service (at different dealership from where I bought)

I have used a mixture of Sonax winter extreme and various types Euro Car Parts Triple QX, no white deposits.

Begonia · Feb 8th, 2020, 15:32

I just buy 'off the shelf' stuff and have tried both 'ready to use' and 'dilute to your personal requirement' types - and bought mostly from the big stores.

One thing they all have to have in common, is 'smear free' on the label.

ASt85 · Feb 9th, 2020, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Begonia

I just buy 'off the shelf' stuff and have tried both 'ready to use' and 'dilute to your personal requirement' types - and bought mostly from the big stores.

One thing they all have to have in common, is 'smear free' on the label.

Although I bought a 20L pack of Holts which is very good, I also bought a 10L pack of methanol/methan-1ol / aka methyl alcohol and have used a mix of 500ml alcohol + 25ml of washing-up liquid + 10ml of dishwasher "rinse-aid" added before a full washer bottle refill in the both the V70 and C70's washer bottles whilst it gives a totally smear free clear screen which doesn't ice over above -5°C when used....the drawback is the "squeak" caused by the rinse-aid - omitting the rinse-aid stops the squeaking and doesn't seem to make any difference to smearing.

laundryman · Feb 10th, 2020, 00:22

Whats not being said is who has heated wiper blades. ie heaters at the end of the wiper arms?
As was pointed out by a contributor to this thread, some screen wash will leave a nice salt deposit as it evaporates and can block jets. I have heated blades so will be using solvent based wash ie BMW or Volvos own.
If they are not heated, like my old bus, then Halfrauds best was Ok. But must say that the screen is now smear free with the solvent based stuff.

DriverDen · Feb 25th, 2020, 11:48

Is there any other spirit based screenwash besides the Volvo and BMW ones?

Is Autoglym spirit based?

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deepsix · Feb 25th, 2020, 17:27

My tipple of choice;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comma-Xstre...52358576&psc=1
Sometimes quite hard to get hold of. Product details state flammable so alcohol based. Smells nice too.

Feb 8th, 2020, 14:36	#21
WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:42 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	The only time I have had white deposits is when the car was new with original screenwash and after 1 year service (at different dealership from where I bought) I have used a mixture of Sonax winter extreme and various types Euro Car Parts Triple QX, no white deposits. __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS)

Feb 25th, 2020, 11:48	#25
DriverDen Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2023 20:29 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Reading	Any other spirit based Screenwash? Is there any other spirit based screenwash besides the Volvo and BMW ones? Is Autoglym spirit based? D __________________ XC60 B5 Ultimate Dark (MY23) Denim Blue, Blonde Leather, Dashcam, 255/45R20 tyres. Ford Transit diesel based Chausson Motor Home 1973 Ford Cortina 1.6 XL Previous - XC60 D5, 2 x V70, Santa Fe, Mondeo, Primera, Metro

Feb 25th, 2020, 17:27	#26
deepsix Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:36 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Romsey	My tipple of choice;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comma-Xstre...52358576&psc=1 Sometimes quite hard to get hold of. Product details state flammable so alcohol based. Smells nice too. __________________ 1973 1800ES 2017 V90 CC D5 power pulse. Polestar and lots of toys. I'm a Hornithologist, I love exotic birds.

Feb 8th, 2020, 15:32	#22
Begonia Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 12:20 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northampton	I just buy 'off the shelf' stuff and have tried both 'ready to use' and 'dilute to your personal requirement' types - and bought mostly from the big stores. One thing they all have to have in common, is 'smear free' on the label.

Feb 10th, 2020, 00:22	#24
laundryman The Engineer Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Alton	Whats not being said is who has heated wiper blades. ie heaters at the end of the wiper arms? As was pointed out by a contributor to this thread, some screen wash will leave a nice salt deposit as it evaporates and can block jets. I have heated blades so will be using solvent based wash ie BMW or Volvos own. If they are not heated, like my old bus, then Halfrauds best was Ok. But must say that the screen is now smear free with the solvent based stuff.

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