Dangerous windscreen smears

[Athlon]

I feel your pain, I leave my car under the final approach to Manchester Airport and the screen is full of of jet fuel that I cannot get off. It really is a pain in the arse.

[MGJohn]

Motorrad said:

MGJohn said:

Yes, you've tried everything ... So, have you tried NEW good quality wipers blades/rubbers along with draining the washer bottle and replenishing with good quality screen wash... can make a BIG difference.

Overkill mode:~ I introduce a weak bleach solution along with hot water to flush out the crud which always builds up in the washer plastic tubes ~ with sun's and engine's heat, all sorts of 'growths' can accumulate in the washer system.... some very obnoxiously smelling even in the best of Jerry Built means of getting about... Run the weak bleach through continuously until all is used.

If you do the bleach flush, copious washing follow ups to avoid possible effects of bleach left on places it should not be...

Works for me ... but, takes time. Doing it right usually does...
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If you're ever selling one of your cars John, let me know

How do you know I have 'plural' cars ...

... as it happens ... I may have on available soon .....

My cars are rarely as clean and shiney as most other folks cars... except for my engine compartment and the cleanliness of all the glass. I really hate dirty/greasey/misty glass both inside and outside surfaces...Very clean glass inside rarely mists up. I really like to see where I'm going, unlike some folks we share the roads with ....
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[thetapeworm]

A clay bar might be helpful too.

[littleandy0410]

Isopropanol alcohol would do the trick- no idea how easy it is to buy, as I use it at work, so just "borrow" it from there. I use the aerosol version, not the liquid.

[Flintstone]

Rain-X? RAIN-X?!

You do know they sponsor BRAKE?

[Motorrad]

MGJohn said:

How do you know I have 'plural' cars ...

... as it happens ... I may have on available soon .....

..

I saw your 620Ti for sale on an MG forum some time ago- I seem to remember you mentioning it was one of two you owned. I was looking for reasonably priced but decent transport when I was back in the UK and thought your car fitted the bill.

I live in the US but if the timings right I'm looking for another interesting car rather than hiring one when I come back for my annual triumphant return to the sceptered isles later this year.

[Smike]

IceBoy said:

The blades were replaced in the summer.

I will try clean the washing fluid resivior out tomorrow.

Is using Meths or ACETONE too dangerous on the screen?

IceBoy

Get some "Bar Keepers Friend" from your local supermarket.

Gets rid of most smears

[MGJohn]

Motorrad said:

MGJohn said:

How do you know I have 'plural' cars ...

... as it happens ... I may have on available soon .....

..

I saw your 620Ti for sale on an MG forum some time ago- I seem to remember you mentioning it was one of two you owned. I was looking for reasonably priced but decent transport when I was back in the UK and thought your car fitted the bill.

I live in the US but if the timings right I'm looking for another interesting car rather than hiring one when I come back for my annual triumphant return to the sceptered isles later this year.

Actually I have more than two 620ti. Three actually. There's five in the family ... we like 'em..

The Grey R-Reg one you saw I've been using daily will now be again for sale. Someone asked me to reserve it for them and strangely, heard nothing since so ...

[Motorrad]

MGJohn said:

There's five in the family ... we like 'em..

The Grey R-Reg one you saw I've been using daily will now be again for sale. Someone asked me to reserve it for them and strangely, heard nothing since so ...

They're a much underrated driver's car-class leading at the time.

Without wanting to get into the old Rover/MG debate I just wish they'd made more cars like them.

Could well be interested if the price/time is right- a Ti is high on my list of potential hire car alternatives.

[Larry Dickman]

I always use thinners for anything like this. Don't get it on the paint or wiper blades.

[IceBoy]

Thanks all, will try again.
Iceboy

[JVaughan]

Thinners ... Usually works for me .. also, toothpaste (smokers type) is excellent for removing scratches on the TVR's plastic rear, I guess it wont hurt the front, and will give you a minty smell after

[HellDiver]

Hammer + phonecall + £80 = new screen fitted by your insurance company. Simple.

[munroman]

I have used the 'Mixra' spray, now rebranded 'Screenies' I think.

First saw it used about 30 years ago by the ex- we had driven down to London from Scotland and the screen was just smearing.

A quick spray of this magic potion and everything was clear.

Halfords made one, first thing is was said ' use on a dry screen'!

The Screenies stuff can be used on a wet screen, to me that is when you will most need it!

[mrmr96]

Why are you seemingly looking for 'cheap' solutions?

(newspaper, vinegar, meths etc)

Just go and get some decent quality GLASS CLEANER from Halfords.

I reckon that if you follow these steps it will become fixed:

1. Wash car (shampoo)
2. Dry car (towel)
3. Clean glass (glass cleaner) [£6?]
4. Polish glass (glass polish) [another £6?]
5. Fit new silicon wipers (piaa) [£20 each?]
6. Use the silicon infused towellette to coat the screen
7. Run the silicon wipers dry (yes really, per manual) to build a layer of silicon on the screen

Done.

£30ish for a clear screen that stays clear? Priceless.

[Mostro]

HellDiver said:

Hammer + phonecall + £80 = new screen fitted by your insurance company + hope they don't read PH.... Simple.

EFA

[tribbles]

mrmr96 said:

Why are you seemingly looking for 'cheap' solutions?

(newspaper, vinegar, meths etc)

Just go and get some decent quality GLASS CLEANER from Halfords.

I reckon that if you follow these steps it will become fixed:

1. Wash car (shampoo)
2. Dry car (towel)
3. Clean glass (glass cleaner) [£6?]
4. Polish glass (glass polish) [another £6?]
5. Fit new silicon wipers (piaa) [£20 each?]
6. Use the silicon infused towellette to coat the screen
7. Run the silicon wipers dry (yes really, per manual) to build a layer of silicon on the screen

Done.

£30ish for a clear screen that stays clear? Priceless.

£50ish if you intend to buy two wiper blades

[JVaughan]

mrmr96 said:

Why are you seemingly looking for 'cheap' solutions?

(newspaper, vinegar, meths etc)

Just go and get some decent quality GLASS CLEANER from Halfords.

I reckon that if you follow these steps it will become fixed:

1. Wash car (shampoo)
2. Dry car (towel)
3. Clean glass (glass cleaner) [£6?]
4. Polish glass (glass polish) [another £6?]
5. Fit new silicon wipers (piaa) [£20 each?]
6. Use the silicon infused towellette to coat the screen
7. Run the silicon wipers dry (yes really, per manual) to build a layer of silicon on the screen

Done.

£30ish for a clear screen that stays clear? Priceless.

Because 99% of the time, old fashioned methods work the best.

why waste money on modern materials at a premium, when the same result can be attained using a cheap alternative.
Personally, best way of polishing glass I find is those course paper towels at service stations

[mattmoxon]

Autoglym glass polish works really well I find, as it is slightly abrasive and with a bit of elbow grease cuts away all of the crud that washing doesn't seem to remove.

[mrmr96]

tribbles said:

£50ish if you intend to buy two wiper blades

Bugger. Yes, you're dead right.
Still, even at £50 I think it's worth it.