Windshield wash additive

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  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Most or our drivers use that method. o_O
     
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  3. classic_150

    classic_150 Medium Load Member

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    Dawn dish soap mixed in the washer fluid works well for me.
     
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  4. realdesertkickin

    realdesertkickin Heavy Load Member

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    Put windex in washer fluid resevoir...Works awesome on farts...A quick squirt and the cab smells fresh in a second
     
  5. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    'Bout the same here. I try to wipe the windows daily, since I slip seat. But the night driver never fails to not do it. And I get to wipe them myself, or spend the day trying to see through bug guts all say long. I wash/ scrub the window a couple times before I begin to squeegee it.
     
  6. Starboyjim

    Starboyjim Road Train Member

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    No one has confirmed this observation yet, but I'm sure the corn and bean farmers feed their crops with an epoxy additive, that's what makes those bugs so darn hard in the summer.
     
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  7. Starboyjim

    Starboyjim Road Train Member

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    I use clear ammonia cut with 50% water, the nylon scrubber and a 12" squeegee I bought at Lowe's. Makes that glass like air, no streaks, no rubbing, just perfect. And, ammonia costs about $1.50/gallon, lasts about 3 months. Try it, you'll like it. Sometimes when I get fuel I'll scrub with the truck stop sponge, squeegee with my own device, mirrors especially if it's been raining.
     
  8. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I have an old Windex bottle that I refill with the same stuff.
    Rain-X washer fluid is good.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I would say Its a gimmick.It doesn't take long for the bugs to harden and sooner or later you're going to have to scrub them off.
     
  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Should come off fairly easy with a plastic Bondo spreader. That wouldn't scratch the glass.
     
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  11. MazelTruck

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    Dish washing detergent is what we old times use. just add a squirt or two into the reservoir and you will see the difference.
     
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