Car Windcreen
 

I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry
advancing on all the time, has their been recently any developments with
someone producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

I know the Chauffeurs years ago only ever washed and dried their
windscreen with water. But is that still the best way?

I've found using kitchen 'Cleaning Cream' (like Jif) gets rid of London
grease the best I know of, but is this likely causing issues with the
screen wash, even though i rinse it off very thoroughly ?
Thanks for any advice, on screen wash and methods.

Car Windcreen
 

On Monday, 9 July 2018 12:23:05 UTC+1, john west wrote:
I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry
advancing on all the time, has their been recently any developments with
someone producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

I know the Chauffeurs years ago only ever washed and dried their
windscreen with water. But is that still the best way?

I've found using kitchen 'Cleaning Cream' (like Jif) gets rid of London
grease the best I know of, but is this likely causing issues with the
screen wash, even though i rinse it off very thoroughly ?
Thanks for any advice, on screen wash and methods.

mixing it too strong may be the problem.
The other possible problem is something it can't dissolve fully - you can get chemicals for that or use paraffin & paper towel.


NT

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/18 12:23, john west wrote:
I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry
advancing on all the time, has their been recently any developments with
someone producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

I know the Chauffeurs years ago only ever washed and dried their
windscreen with water. But is that still the best way?

I've found using kitchen 'Cleaning Cream' (like Jif) gets rid of London
grease the best I know of, but is this likely causing issues with the
screen wash, even though i rinse it off very thoroughly ?
Thanks for any advice, on screen wash and methods.


I use Sonax 100:1 screenwash in summer (because the bottle is tiny, the
water is in the tap and it seems to be a very effective cleaner (as good
as any other).

In winter I usually keep using the Sonax, but adding it to the cheapest
antifreeze screenwash I can buy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sonax/dp/B000S6AQQY

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/2018 12:38, wrote:
On Monday, 9 July 2018 12:23:05 UTC+1, john west wrote:
I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry
advancing on all the time, has their been recently any developments with
someone producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

I know the Chauffeurs years ago only ever washed and dried their
windscreen with water. But is that still the best way?

I've found using kitchen 'Cleaning Cream' (like Jif) gets rid of London
grease the best I know of, but is this likely causing issues with the
screen wash, even though i rinse it off very thoroughly ?
Thanks for any advice, on screen wash and methods.

mixing it too strong may be the problem.
The other possible problem is something it can't dissolve fully - you can get chemicals for that or use paraffin & paper towel.


NT


+1.

One of the traditional ways was to use newspaper, first damp and then
dry. The traditional inks helped to shift the greasy urban deposits. The
final polish left a slightly hydrophobic film which helped to disperse
rainwater. But I don't think modern inks are as effective.

Car Windcreen
 

On Mon, 9 Jul 2018 12:23:02 +0100, john west wrote:

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

What's on the screen? Mashed fly is awful, smears like billyo.
Repeated washes can shift it, apart from the impact marks.Impact
marks really only shift in a steady rain with the wipers on all the
time. Otherwise manually remove them with a *non* *scratch* washing
up sponge and water.

Just "traffic film" isn't normally too much of a hassle.

Condition of wiper blades is critical. If they don't wipe well after
cleaning and if a black residue is left on the cleaning cloth/sponge
it's probably worth changing them.

Do you wash the car? If so do you use a car wash with a "wax" option?
The last thing you want on the screen is any form of wax or polish...
Same applies to additives to a pressure washer and home washing.

Washer fluid, I use "Prestone Extreme Visibilty Concentrate" blue
stuff, diluted 1:4 all year. Prestone have buggered about with their
product names and maybe product, I think the above is now yellow and
called "Extreme Performance ScreenWash", still a concentrate rather
than "ready to use" and protects down to -23 C

--
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Dave.

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In article ,
john west wrote:
I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry
advancing on all the time, has their been recently any developments with
someone producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

Are you certain your wiper blades are good? All screen cleaners will leave
residue on the parts the wipers move the muck to.

My favourite screen wash is genuine BMW stuff. Mainly because of the
smell. ;-)

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Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

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In message , Tim Watts
writes
I use Sonax 100:1 screenwash in summer (because the bottle is tiny, the
water is in the tap and it seems to be a very effective cleaner (as
good as any other).

In winter I usually keep using the Sonax, but adding it to the cheapest
antifreeze screenwash I can buy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sonax/dp/B000S6AQQY

What happened to the concentrated screenwash that Lidl, and once Aldi
used to sell? It came in containers like the Sonax, worked well and was
much cheaper.

Now they only seem to do the ready diluted stuff in 5 litre containers.
I have a bad back.

Last night I used what might have been Windolene in an old squirter that
I found in the garage. Did a long trip this morning and didn't notice
the screens or mirrors at all. Unlike yesterday before the clean.
--
Bill

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On Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:18:51 +0100, Bill wrote:

What happened to the concentrated screenwash that Lidl, and once Aldi
used to sell? It came in containers like the Sonax, worked well and was
much cheaper.

Now they only seem to do the ready diluted stuff in 5 litre containers.
I have a bad back.

I buy 5 litre containers of concentrate from the local motor parts place.

I wouldn't personally touch Amazon, but as an example:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holts-Conce.../dp/B01C4S6W3E

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On Mon, 9 Jul 2018 12:23:02 +0100, john west
wrote:

I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry
advancing on all the time, has their been recently any developments with
someone producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

I know the Chauffeurs years ago only ever washed and dried their
windscreen with water. But is that still the best way?

I've found using kitchen 'Cleaning Cream' (like Jif) gets rid of London
grease the best I know of, but is this likely causing issues with the
screen wash, even though i rinse it off very thoroughly ?
Thanks for any advice, on screen wash and methods.

Decosol is the best washer bottle fluid that I've used (of many).
I use Bar Keeper's Friend to deep clean the windscreen once a year.
- Mike

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/2018 12:23, john west wrote:
I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry
advancing on all the time, has their been recently any developments with
someone producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

I know the Chauffeurs years ago only ever washed and dried their
windscreen with water. But is that still the best way?

I've found using kitchen 'Cleaning Cream' (like Jif) gets rid of London
grease the best I know of, but is this likely causing issues with the
screen wash, even though i rinse it off very thoroughly ?
Thanks for any advice, on screen wash and methods.


On my fleet and all customer cars, I use Prestone, from Costco, at a
50/50 with soft water, works well, and smells nice.

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/18 13:16, Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Mon, 9 Jul 2018 12:23:02 +0100, john west wrote:

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

What's on the screen? Mashed fly is awful, smears like billyo.
Repeated washes can shift it, apart from the impact marks.Impact
marks really only shift in a steady rain with the wipers on all the
time. Otherwise manually remove them with a *non* *scratch* washing
up sponge and water.

While I use a 'non-scratch' sponge on windscreens etc, I've seen people
recommend very fine steel wool. I've never tried it on a windscreen, I
bottled it to be honest, but I did try it on a bit of stray glass (from
a scrap Scanner bed). I couldn't see an visible scratches / hazing etc
after a good rub with some soapy water.

Using steel wool with soapy water is part of several 'super windscreen
clean' regimes I've seen in various places- used prior to apply some
special coating - I think 'Windex' or similar, supposedly it helps keep
the windscreen clean (I've not tried it). I am, however, curious re
such coatings as our motorhome lives outside and the windscreen is a
pain in the b*m to clean.

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/2018 15:07, Brian Reay wrote:
On 09/07/18 13:16, Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Mon, 9 Jul 2018 12:23:02 +0100, john west wrote:

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

What's on the screen? Mashed fly is awful, smears like billyo.
Repeated washes can shift it, apart from the impact marks.Impact
marks really only shift in a steady rain with the wipers on all the
time. Otherwise manually remove them with a *non* *scratch* washing
up sponge and water.

While I use a 'non-scratch' sponge onÂ* windscreens etc, I've seen people
recommend very fine steel wool. I've never tried it on a windscreen, I
bottled it to be honest, but I did try it on a bit of stray glass (from
a scrap Scanner bed). I couldn't see an visible scratches / hazing etc
after a good rub with some soapy water.

Using steel wool with soapy water is part of several 'super windscreen
clean' regimes I've seen in various places- used prior to apply some
special coating - I think 'Windex' or similar, supposedly it helps keep
the windscreen clean (I've not tried it).Â* I am, however, curious re
such coatingsÂ* as our motorhome lives outside and the windscreen is a
pain in the b*m to clean.

When we used a campervan, I used to get up early each day and clean the
glass with hot water, a drop of fairy and newspaper, after two or three
days the glass was like new again. Repeat each holiday.

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/18 15:11, MrCheerful wrote:
On 09/07/2018 15:07, Brian Reay wrote:
On 09/07/18 13:16, Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Mon, 9 Jul 2018 12:23:02 +0100, john west wrote:

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

What's on the screen? Mashed fly is awful, smears like billyo.
Repeated washes can shift it, apart from the impact marks.Impact
marks really only shift in a steady rain with the wipers on all the
time. Otherwise manually remove them with a *non* *scratch* washing
up sponge and water.

While I use a 'non-scratch' sponge onÂ* windscreens etc, I've seen
people recommend very fine steel wool. I've never tried it on a
windscreen, I bottled it to be honest, but I did try it on a bit of
stray glass (from a scrap Scanner bed). I couldn't see an visible
scratches / hazing etc after a good rub with some soapy water.

Using steel wool with soapy water is part of several 'super windscreen
clean' regimes I've seen in various places- used prior to apply some
special coating - I think 'Windex' or similar, supposedly it helps
keep the windscreen clean (I've not tried it).Â* I am, however, curious
re such coatingsÂ* as our motorhome lives outside and the windscreen is
a pain in the b*m to clean.

When we used a campervan, I used to get up early each day and clean the
glass with hot water, a drop of fairy and newspaper, after two or three
days the glass was like new again.Â* Repeat each holiday.

The problem is reaching it, it is a Ducato.

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/2018 15:17, Brian Reay wrote:
On 09/07/18 15:11, MrCheerful wrote:
On 09/07/2018 15:07, Brian Reay wrote:
On 09/07/18 13:16, Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Mon, 9 Jul 2018 12:23:02 +0100, john west wrote:

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

What's on the screen? Mashed fly is awful, smears like billyo.
Repeated washes can shift it, apart from the impact marks.Impact
marks really only shift in a steady rain with the wipers on all the
time. Otherwise manually remove them with a *non* *scratch* washing
up sponge and water.

While I use a 'non-scratch' sponge onÂ* windscreens etc, I've seen
people recommend very fine steel wool. I've never tried it on a
windscreen, I bottled it to be honest, but I did try it on a bit of
stray glass (from a scrap Scanner bed). I couldn't see an visible
scratches / hazing etc after a good rub with some soapy water.

Using steel wool with soapy water is part of several 'super
windscreen clean' regimes I've seen in various places- used prior to
apply some special coating - I think 'Windex' or similar, supposedly
it helps keep the windscreen clean (I've not tried it).Â* I am,
however, curious re such coatingsÂ* as our motorhome lives outside and
the windscreen is a pain in the b*m to clean.

When we used a campervan, I used to get up early each day and clean
the glass with hot water, a drop of fairy and newspaper, after two or
three days the glass was like new again.Â* Repeat each holiday.

The problem is reaching it, it is a Ducato.

door open, stand inside and lean around, or park nose up to a short wall
and stand on that.

Car Windcreen
 

Dave Plowman wrote:

My favourite screen wash is genuine BMW stuff. Mainly because of the
smell. ;-)

Mine is VW/Audi/Seat because it's not smeary (and also because it
doesn't smell vile like some do).

Ultrafine wire wool soaked in meths is good for shifting stubborn flies etc.

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/2018 15:19, MrCheerful wrote:
On 09/07/2018 15:17, Brian Reay wrote:
On 09/07/18 15:11, MrCheerful wrote:
On 09/07/2018 15:07, Brian Reay wrote:
On 09/07/18 13:16, Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Mon, 9 Jul 2018 12:23:02 +0100, john west wrote:

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and
some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

What's on the screen? Mashed fly is awful, smears like billyo.
Repeated washes can shift it, apart from the impact marks.Impact
marks really only shift in a steady rain with the wipers on all the
time. Otherwise manually remove them with a *non* *scratch* washing
up sponge and water.

While I use a 'non-scratch' sponge onÂ* windscreens etc, I've seen
people recommend very fine steel wool. I've never tried it on a
windscreen, I bottled it to be honest, but I did try it on a bit of
stray glass (from a scrap Scanner bed). I couldn't see an visible
scratches / hazing etc after a good rub with some soapy water.

Using steel wool with soapy water is part of several 'super
windscreen clean' regimes I've seen in various places- used prior to
apply some special coating - I think 'Windex' or similar, supposedly
it helps keep the windscreen clean (I've not tried it).Â* I am,
however, curious re such coatingsÂ* as our motorhome lives outside
and the windscreen is a pain in the b*m to clean.

When we used a campervan, I used to get up early each day and clean
the glass with hot water, a drop of fairy and newspaper, after two or
three days the glass was like new again.Â* Repeat each holiday.

The problem is reaching it, it is a Ducato.

door open, stand inside and lean around, or park nose up to a short wall
and stand on that.

You must have long arms ;-)

The wall idea is a possibility. Our drive has quite a slope so I can't
use a step ladder.

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/18 14:15, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
john west wrote:
I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry
advancing on all the time, has their been recently any developments with
someone producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

Are you certain your wiper blades are good? All screen cleaners will leave
residue on the parts the wipers move the muck to.

Best thing is to stay away from automatic car washes and dodgy "hand"
washes - unless you know there's an option to not have wax. I've kept
wax off my windscreen except on one occasion and it took ages with glass
cleaner and time before it stopped smearing! Probably changed the blades
too (they were due anyway)

Car Windcreen
 

Andy Burns wrote in
:

Dave Plowman wrote:

My favourite screen wash is genuine BMW stuff. Mainly because of the
smell. ;-)

Mine is VW/Audi/Seat because it's not smeary (and also because it
doesn't smell vile like some do).

Ultrafine wire wool soaked in meths is good for shifting stubborn
flies etc.


Used by people with BMW Driving Gloves.

Car Windcreen
 

Glass, yes what happened to that coating for Glass that was on Tomorrows
World in the 70s that was supposed to stop all muck sticking and you just
hosed it down.
I blame lime trees in streets though. If you have those nothing but nothing
seems to have been made efficient at cleaning it off any surface without a
lot of elbow Grease.
Brian

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"john west" wrote in message
...
I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry advancing
on all the time, has their been recently any developments with someone
producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

I know the Chauffeurs years ago only ever washed and dried their
windscreen with water. But is that still the best way?

I've found using kitchen 'Cleaning Cream' (like Jif) gets rid of London
grease the best I know of, but is this likely causing issues with the
screen wash, even though i rinse it off very thoroughly ?
Thanks for any advice, on screen wash and methods.

Car Windcreen
 

In article ,
Andy Burns wrote:
Dave Plowman wrote:

My favourite screen wash is genuine BMW stuff. Mainly because of the
smell. ;-)

Mine is VW/Audi/Seat because it's not smeary (and also because it
doesn't smell vile like some do).

Ultrafine wire wool soaked in meths is good for shifting stubborn flies
etc.

It might help if in a rush. But I'd rather use a solvent than abrasive.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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In article ,
Tim Watts wrote:
Are you certain your wiper blades are good? All screen cleaners will leave
residue on the parts the wipers move the muck to.

Best thing is to stay away from automatic car washes and dodgy "hand"
washes - unless you know there's an option to not have wax. I've kept
wax off my windscreen except on one occasion and it took ages with glass
cleaner and time before it stopped smearing! Probably changed the blades
too (they were due anyway)

Absolutely. But then I never ever use a car wash anyway. They all scratch
the paint to some extent.

Even not having off street parking, it's no problem to wash the car at
home. Don't care if it is illegal.

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On 09/07/2018 16:06, Brian Gaff wrote:
Glass, yes what happened to that coating for Glass that was on Tomorrows
World in the 70s that was supposed to stop all muck sticking and you just
hosed it down.
I blame lime trees in streets though. If you have those nothing but nothing
seems to have been made efficient at cleaning it off any surface without a
lot of elbow Grease.
Brian


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain-X

Car Windcreen
 

Huge wrote:

Peter Hill wrote:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain-X

Ghastly stuff. Avoid at all costs.

Yes, once you start using it, you more or less have to continue, I was
glad I needed a windscreen replacement due to a crack.

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/2018 15:42, Brian Reay wrote:


The wall idea is a possibility. Our drive has quite a slope so I can't
use a step ladder.


Microfibre Mop

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1Y_YBd...cq6yDlFXaf.jpg

I use one to clean floor to ceiling tiles in my bathroom where the
ceiling is around 9.5' high.

Cheap mops start at around £4 and replacement microfibre cloths to fit
are available fairly cheaply on Ebay.

You can use the mop saturated with water/cleaner and then after saturate
it with just water to rinse off.

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Brian Gaff wrote

Glass, yes what happened to that coating for Glass that was on Tomorrows
World in the 70s that was supposed to stop all muck sticking and you just
hosed it down.

It never worked anything like that sales fools claimed.

I blame lime trees in streets though. If you have those nothing but
nothing seems to have been made efficient at cleaning it off any surface
without a lot of elbow Grease.

"john west" wrote in message
...
I know this is likely the oldest of Chestnuts. But with Chemistry
advancing on all the time, has their been recently any developments with
someone producing a good screen wash?

I thought i had brought a good one, but it just leaves smears and some
kind of film when it dries, however strong i mix it.

I know the Chauffeurs years ago only ever washed and dried their
windscreen with water. But is that still the best way?

I've found using kitchen 'Cleaning Cream' (like Jif) gets rid of London
grease the best I know of, but is this likely causing issues with the
screen wash, even though i rinse it off very thoroughly ?
Thanks for any advice, on screen wash and methods.

Car Windcreen
 

Huge wrote:
On 2018-07-09, Peter Hill wrote:
On 09/07/2018 16:06, Brian Gaff wrote:
Glass, yes what happened to that coating for Glass that was on Tomorrows
World in the 70s that was supposed to stop all muck sticking and you just
hosed it down.
I blame lime trees in streets though. If you have those nothing but nothing
seems to have been made efficient at cleaning it off any surface without a
lot of elbow Grease.
Brian


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain-X

Ghastly stuff. Avoid at all costs.



Agree for vehicle windscreens, the beading of water worked fine till wipers
had to be used and found the smearing was worse than without it.
On my parents house windows which took a right battering from rain as they
had nothing between them and Dartmoor 16 miles away it did make a
considerable improvement to the outlook in wet weather,which down there was
often.

GH

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/2018 20:05, Huge wrote:
On 2018-07-09, Peter Hill wrote:
On 09/07/2018 16:06, Brian Gaff wrote:
Glass, yes what happened to that coating for Glass that was on Tomorrows
World in the 70s that was supposed to stop all muck sticking and you just
hosed it down.
I blame lime trees in streets though. If you have those nothing but nothing
seems to have been made efficient at cleaning it off any surface without a
lot of elbow Grease.
Brian


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain-X

Ghastly stuff. Avoid at all costs.



Used it for years, never had a problem. You do have to clean the screen
_thoroughly_ before using it and apply as per the instructions. Wiper
blades should be in good condition. Water beads well and less wiping is
needed in rain.

As for carwashes, one I use every now and then uses a wax that doesn't
cause smearing at all. The one my dealer uses after a service is a
nightmare as fas as the windscreen is concerned. Driving home in the
dark and the rain was terrible.

--
Peter

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/18 16:06, Brian Gaff wrote:
Glass, yes what happened to that coating for Glass that was on Tomorrows
World in the 70s that was supposed to stop all muck sticking and you just
hosed it down.
I blame lime trees in streets though. If you have those nothing but nothing
seems to have been made efficient at cleaning it off any surface without a
lot of elbow Grease.
Brian



Ultra-Ever Dry

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018...everdry-in-hd/


--
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On 09/07/2018 15:07, Brian Reay wrote:
While I use a 'non-scratch' sponge onÂ* windscreens etc, I've seen people
recommend very fine steel wool.

eek. Jewellers rouge might be a better idea.

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/2018 15:28, Andy Burns wrote:
Dave Plowman wrote:

My favourite screen wash is genuine BMW stuff. Mainly because of the
smell. ;-)

Mine is VW/Audi/Seat because it's not smeary (and also because it
doesn't smell vile like some do).

Ultrafine wire wool soaked in meths is good for shifting stubborn flies
etc.

get window wet and soapy then carefully scrape with a new razor
blade (the double sided version, so that it can follow the
contours of the glass). Hold at an angle of about 45 degrees.

Car Windcreen
 

On 09/07/2018 16:43, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Even not having off street parking, it's no problem to wash the car at
home. Don't care if it is illegal.

Illegal to wash your own car in Germany. Coming here via an
EU directive any day now.:-)

Car Windcreen
 

On 10/07/2018 16:53, Huge wrote:
On 2018-07-10, Andrew wrote:
On 09/07/2018 16:43, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Even not having off street parking, it's no problem to wash the car at
home. Don't care if it is illegal.

Illegal to wash your own car in Germany. Coming here via an
EU directive any day now.:-)

Not true. Are a you a Brexitard?



it is true, but not in every part of Germany.

Car Windcreen
 

I've got some Porsche concentrated screenwash which says on the label
that it shouldn't be mixed with other window cleaners.

Any idea why? The contents are anionic surfactants, polycarboxylates,
perfumes, Limonene, Laurylamine aand Dipropylenediamine.

--
Peter

Car Windcreen
 

On 10/07/2018 16:58, MrCheerful wrote:
On 10/07/2018 16:53, Huge wrote:
On 2018-07-10, Andrew wrote:
On 09/07/2018 16:43, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Even not having off street parking, it's no problem to wash the car at
home. Don't care if it is illegal.

Illegal to wash your own car in Germany. Coming here via an
EU directive any day now.:-)

Not true. Are a you a Brexitard?



it is true, but not in every part of Germany.

Brave man! I don't bother promoting truth once Brexit's been mentioned.

--
Robin
reply-to address is (intended to be) valid

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In article ,
Andrew wrote:
On 09/07/2018 16:43, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Even not having off street parking, it's no problem to wash the car at
home. Don't care if it is illegal.

Illegal to wash your own car in Germany.

Really? Care to give proof of that? Or is it just the usual half truth
dressed up in Express terms?


Coming here via an
EU directive any day now.:-)

Good to see Brexiteers are still lying about the EU.

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*A closed mouth gathers no feet.

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

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In article ,
MrCheerful wrote:
On 10/07/2018 16:53, Huge wrote:
On 2018-07-10, Andrew wrote:
On 09/07/2018 16:43, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Even not having off street parking, it's no problem to wash the car at
home. Don't care if it is illegal.

Illegal to wash your own car in Germany. Coming here via an
EU directive any day now.:-)

Not true. Are a you a Brexitard?



it is true, but not in every part of Germany.

Not true anywhere in Germany. You may have to take your car to a dedicated
car washing area, though, to wash it yourself. A very different thing to
what was stated.

The idea is to reduce contaminates going into ordinary drains.

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Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

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Dave Plowman wrote:

Andrew wrote:

Illegal to wash your own car in Germany.

Really?

There seems to be some basis for the claim

http://www.jpoc.net/countries/germany/driving.html

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On 10/07/2018 18:04, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
MrCheerful wrote:
On 10/07/2018 16:53, Huge wrote:
On 2018-07-10, Andrew wrote:
On 09/07/2018 16:43, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Even not having off street parking, it's no problem to wash the car at
home. Don't care if it is illegal.

Illegal to wash your own car in Germany. Coming here via an
EU directive any day now.:-)

Not true. Are a you a Brexitard?



it is true, but not in every part of Germany.

Not true anywhere in Germany. You may have to take your car to a dedicated
car washing area, though, to wash it yourself. A very different thing to
what was stated.

The idea is to reduce contaminates going into ordinary drains.


Good God, if people are going to be that pedantic it really is stupid.
This is England, washing your own car means washing it at home, not at
some farcical aquatically contained area that is government approved.

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On 09/07/2018 21:39, Rod Speed wrote:
Brian Gaff wrote

Glass, yes what happened to that coating for Glass that was on
Tomorrows World in the 70s that was supposed to stop all muck sticking
and you just hosed it down.

It never worked anything like that sales fools claimed.

It probably works better on a vertical surface where bugs and bird ****
are not hitting the glass at 50+mph as will happen with a car windscreen.


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On 10/07/2018 18:26, MrCheerful wrote:
On 10/07/2018 18:04, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Â*Â*Â* MrCheerful wrote:
On 10/07/2018 16:53, Huge wrote:
On 2018-07-10, Andrew wrote:
On 09/07/2018 16:43, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Even not having off street parking, it's no problem to wash the
car at
home. Don't care if it is illegal.

Illegal to wash your own car in Germany. Coming here via an
EU directive any day now.:-)

Not true. Are a you a Brexitard?



it is true, but not in every part of Germany.

Not true anywhere in Germany. You may have to take your car to a
dedicated
car washing area, though, to wash it yourself. A very different thing to
what was stated.

The idea is to reduce contaminates going into ordinary drains.


Good God, if people are going to be that pedantic it really is stupid.
This is England, washing your own car means washing it at home, not at
some farcical aquatically contained area that is government approved.


Well it was just a brexiteer making stuff up and lying.
Nothing new there.