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Homemade wiper fluid or best for the bug removal

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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Default Homemade wiper fluid or best for the bug removal

Does anyone have a reciepe for a wiper wash that removes bugs???
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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Elbow grease.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Elbow grease.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Ive used 50/50 water and vinegar, but the mayflies are a beast to clean off. Its a cheap solution, so i just spray like crazy.

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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Just fold your windshield down. No more cleaning bugs off of it.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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I bought some orange windshield washer fluid that is supposed to help with the bugs but I read the bottle and apparently the stuff is flammable. Not sure if I want that stuff under my hood or on the paint
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Firefighters_Axe
Ive used 50/50 water and vinegar, but the mayflies are a beast to clean off. Its a cheap solution, so i just spray like crazy.
Ever think about putting a Summer's Eve logo on the jeep since it prolly smells like a giant doushe?Haha
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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I've used store bought stuff with just a tiny bit of dishwashing detergent in it, seems to work better. Just need something to make the water a little "wetter"
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Old trick is take a big oinch of Copenhagen and put it in your lip, get it all moist and then pull it out and rub it on the windshield and then wash off with water.
It removes bugs, road film, and built up gunk. It also give you an excuse to keep chewing after your woman tells you to quit.
At least thats what the ol man used to tell me.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Muffins
I bought some orange windshield washer fluid that is supposed to help with the bugs but I read the bottle and apparently the stuff is flammable. Not sure if I want that stuff under my hood or on the paint
Most 'good' washer fluids are flammable. They have alcohol in them to keep them from freezing and helps defrost ice..

There is only so much you can do with wiping a flat, thin, rubber plate across a pretty perfectly smooth surface. Something that can 'eat' bugs off would likely be corrosive to some other things (like paint/seals/blades/etc)
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