Windshield + bugs = mess......

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ncmickey, Apr 30, 2014.

  1. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    over the years, you will see even more uses for the truck stop squeegee.

    come winter, i hear they make great ice scrapers...!!!!!!!!
     
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  3. BostonTanker

    BostonTanker Road Train Member

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    Oh i gave it to a JB intermodal driver while talking to my girl last night. I made sure while he was walking by why i had to buy a new squeege for the truck. I made sure to mention it was because of guys like the JB hunt intermodal driver that just washed everything but his windshield as he walked by. Needless to say he wasn't thrilled at my opinion
     
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  4. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Everybody has a right to their own opinion. It's just that nobody wants to actually HEAR what it is!:D (Particularly ignorant folks. . .):rolleyes:
    I used to carry my own squeegee, so I am totally with you on this. Never washed my windshield from a truck stop bucket. Carried one bottle with mixture of water and Dawn, and a second (much larger) bottle of "rinse water." Spray the soap on, give it a few minutes, then dampen the squeegee with the water and scrub it. Then rinse it and squeegee it dry. Had one with a telescoping handle that was real nice.
     
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  5. SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    I haven't used a truckstop squeegee in years, some good glass cleaner and some microfiber towel will clean the windshield right up. It also helps to use a good cleaner wax on the windshield before bus season starts, helps them not "Stick" to the glass as easy.
     
  6. ncmickey

    ncmickey Road Train Member

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    I posted this thread about 1 1/4 years ago... My first bug season....
    I have settled on glass cleaner in a spray bottle with a good distance spray... I douse the windshield from the ground and let it soak a few minutes. Then climb up and scrub with a 'bug sponge' like the one someone posted a pic of.... Then spray again and wipe with paper towels....
    I was looking for an easy way out.... But as usual....the best way usually isn't the easy way....
     
  7. Clamhammer

    Clamhammer Light Load Member

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    When I stop I use glass cleaner spray my windows and it works real good. I never use rain X it leaves a film on the glass.
     
  8. OriginalBigfoot

    OriginalBigfoot Light Load Member

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    Add a pint of white vinegar to your reservoir filled with water. The wipers will take the bugs off with just a squirt of the washer and a few strokes of the wipers. Years ago, there was a brand name in the truck stops, can't remember the name, but the ingredients were vinegar and water. $0.99 a quart for the vinegar at Wally World...
     
  9. XCELERATIONRULES

    XCELERATIONRULES Medium Load Member

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    Solution of hydrogen peroxide mixed 50-50
    Will dissolve bugs cheaply.
    Let sit for a minute,then clean normally,
     
  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Nah. Good drivers just drive between them. :)

    You'd think some idiots use it on their fifth wheel. :confused:
     
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  11. truckthatpassesyouby

    truckthatpassesyouby Road Train Member

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    All I no is that there are less bugs this year than there were last year
     
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