xntrq Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 As the title says, can I? being that it is the #1 Glass Cleaner Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 ive done it before no issues. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6425682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Just remember; anything you put in your washer bottle will end up on your paint. I don't wash my car with Windex. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6426121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got a Pulsar Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I use this. Repco sells it. Go Lo sells it too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6426176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno34 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 i usually just use water or put some nice car wash solution in there with water Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6428455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 On 02/07/2012 at 7:17 AM, Daleo said: Just remember; anything you put in your washer bottle will end up on your paint. I don't wash my car with Windex. Well it contains * isopropyl alcohol * propylene glycol * ammonia I was looking up what these might do to rubber & paint > went off to sleep lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6428891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xntrq Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 On 04/07/2012 at 3:07 AM, Terry_GT-R34 said: Well it contains * isopropyl alcohol * propylene glycol * ammonia I was looking up what these might do to rubber & paint > went off to sleep lol I assume the first two ingredients are bad as they are alcohol based? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6436231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'd assume they would affect both wax and sealant. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6436457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Can't be good for windscreen seals either.. I use Windex on a rag to clean off cutting compound as I was recommended isopropyl, but only in small doses ..I wouldn't put it in my washer, not straight anyway maybe watered down a lot...sounds like a waste of money anyway Windex isn't cheap..just get washer mix from SCA or something its like 5$ and lasts ages..I bought a bottle and sharing it between 3 cars has lasted over a year, still have half a bottle left.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6437181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xntrq Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 washer mix it is! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6439859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon 34 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) Dont do it It kills your paint, rubber, streaks like hell on glass and paint and makes your wipers dry out and shutter / hop destroying the motor and blades as they move across The evaperation is too fast at speed and it makes a mess The only time you need anything beyond water is if it gets below freezing ( which will crack your bottle and lines ) even the stuff posted above stuffs your detailed car up , best left for old crappy cars and mud bog trucks You can buy paste glasswax and it works to keep bugs off and water stains or rain ex if applied in a few thin layers works but only at speed , its meant for race cars and planes Just buy decent blades and change them yearly And just like anything rainex and wax wears off , do it as part of a detail job min to keep acid rain or tap water from etching the glass Edited July 26, 2012 by Carbon 34 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6460133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Nothing beats new blades, So quite, No streaks, No mess. Cheap and under 10 min to install Though i have been looking for a good Glasswax like rainex ect. Can anyone comfirm if thats the sam stuff the race cars use when they have stripped all wipers and washer bottles? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6462426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I use Rain-X on my windows, and they do a washer additive that I also use. It doesn't leave any visible residue or spotting on my paint. It seems to stretch out the time between reapplication of Rain-X, especially in the wiper track; which always wears off first. Definitely agree with new wiper blades; also helps with reducing wiper track scratching, as the blades get older with more rubbish embedded in them. Edited July 28, 2012 by Daleo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6463316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon 34 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 On 27/07/2012 at 6:01 AM, sydking said: Nothing beats new blades, So quite, No streaks, No mess. Cheap and under 10 min to install Though i have been looking for a good Glasswax like rainex ect. Can anyone comfirm if thats the sam stuff the race cars use when they have stripped all wipers and washer bottles? Yes its the real stuff but built up over lots of thin layers to work, you can buy glasswax from USA its pretty cheap under 20 bucks some megs wax works but beware some waxes stuff the wipers and they shudder bad , those silicone blade suck too unless its a downpour , splatters of water they clean to well and the backstroke is bouncing blades Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403848-can-i-put-windex-in-my-window-washer-bottle/#findComment-6463570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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