Keeping Windshield Clear of Salt

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bertita1986, Feb 23, 2018.

  1. bertita1986

    bertita1986 Light Load Member

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    Do any of you road junkies know how to deal with the salt build up from blocking your view when traffic passes you?

    I find I'm having to stop at just about every fuel island to clean the windshield off, otherwise I go through 1-2 gallons of Peak per day.
     
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  3. LGarrison

    LGarrison Road Train Member

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    I used two milk jugs full of water where you can get it out of any tap free with was a clean paper towel I will flush the salt off and wipe it down then use my glass cleaner to polish it up and yes you will have to do this over and over and over until winter is over
     
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  4. Mattflat362

    Mattflat362 Road Train Member

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    I just go ahead and use and abuse that window fluid man!! A gallon a load is no biggie for the 30 days a year or so that actually we need it....(really only 30 or 40 BAD days a year out here IMO.)
     
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  5. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    I use to stock up on washer fluid before the season started. Usually could get it on sale in the summer or fall. I would buy 7 or 8 cases and would make it to spring with that.
    Use to drive a lot through Ontario and BC, they were the worse for road spray.
     
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  6. Mattflat362

    Mattflat362 Road Train Member

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    I also keep a spray bottle full of washer fluid and a good rag handy.
     
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  7. Ridgeline

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    Don't keep heat on the windshield and don't keep the cab temps high.
     
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  8. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Good wiper blades help alot. Wiper blades don't last like they used to. I blame synthetic rubber for that.
     
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  9. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Park until the roads dry up.
     
  10. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Well you could always ---------

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  11. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    turn them wipers on high and leave them on
     
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