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Which screenwash? by Raistlin

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Raistlin
I've just used up the last of my Decosol and was wondering what you lot use in your screenwasher bottles :)

I've been tempted to try Sonax stuff but it costs an arm and a leg.

Does anybody have any views please?
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Posted 09 Dec 2011, 21:11 #1 

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mark_bonsai
I use the stuff from Lidl. £5 for 5 litres and rated to -60 when used neat. Superb!
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Posted 10 Dec 2011, 00:24 #2 

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Duncan
mark_bonsai wrote:I use the stuff from Lidl. £5 for 5 litres and rated to -60 when used neat. Superb!

Me too. That or Aldi.
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Posted 10 Dec 2011, 09:23 #3 

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Bermudan 75
Got 2 x 5 litres for the price of one last summer from Halfrauds.
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Posted 10 Dec 2011, 10:32 #4 

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Arctic
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I went to Halfords today to pick up some Antifreeze and noticed outside the front door they have the 3 for 2 sale on screen wash as in the link below.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255225
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Posted 10 Dec 2011, 18:08 #5 


PaulT
Always like how they sell 'ready to use' screenwash - that water costs a hell of a lot.
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Posted 12 Dec 2011, 13:21 #6 


Dave Goody
If it aint freezing Fairy liquids OK :-D Dave

Posted 22 Dec 2011, 21:40 #7 

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Duncan
Dave Goody wrote:If it aint freezing Fairy liquids OK :-D Dave



Washing up liquids can be high in salt for water softening, so I'd rather avoid them.
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Posted 23 Dec 2011, 09:23 #8 


Dave Goody
Duncan wrote:
Dave Goody wrote:If it aint freezing Fairy liquids OK :-D Dave



Washing up liquids can be high in salt for water softening, so I'd rather avoid them.


I believe these days the opposite? They make them slightly acidic to neutralise the calcium content of tap water, [so you dont get white marks on your glasses] I have used washing up liquid in the summer for 45 years and have never seen a paintwork or rust problem caused by it yet. Dave

Posted 30 Dec 2011, 14:37 #9 

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Bermudan 75
and I bet your 'for hands that are as soft as your face use mild green Fairy liquid' :lol:
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Posted 30 Dec 2011, 15:48 #10 

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Jürgen
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I'm using washing-up liquid for many years without any side effects now, as long as no antifreeze is needed.

When a well known German automobile association carried out a test of screen wash concentrates, a well known washing-up liquid has been the test winner, although just tested for comparison. :-o

BTW in the past I used OEM antifreeze from this company. :mrgreen:
But I've run out now and switched to XPart, alway looking for the best value for money.

Posted 30 Dec 2011, 18:10 #11 

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chris@southlakes
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Can't beat OAT5 for antifreeze to be honest .............. great stuff and it's the real deal for MG Rover? Screen wash? I like the Apple flavour one that XPart sell ;)
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Posted 09 Jan 2012, 22:05 #12 

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Bermudan 75
Halfrauds do a nice scented pink one. :em:

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