thomas_rp

Hey guys,

I am considering buying Rain-X Premium Bug Remover Windshield Washer Fluid
( http://www.rainx.com/frame_auto_washfluid.htm )

Could the chemicals damage the TL?

Any thoughts?


Thanks,

-Tom

miwa

you know, I have this older rain-X pink liquid that you would mix with water to create your own washer fluid. it would 'recharge' the rainx that you applied from before. it works like a charm! instant bead gratification But I dont see it on their site I use it without issues.

miwa

ahh.. I think its on this page

http://www.rainx.com/frame_auto_glass.htm

listed as Rain-X washer fluid additive
although the bottle doesnt look the same.. hmm..

fla-tls

I was using Bugwash... until I looked on the back and found that it contains methyl alchohol. Methyl alchohol is not good for the rubber sprayer hoses. It can dry them out over time and cause them to crack.

The site doesn't list the ingredients. I'd send them an email and verify that it doesn't contain methyl alchohol...

thomas_rp

Aaaargh... Just looked at the back of the Rain-X Premium Bug Remover Windshield Washer Fluid It contains Methyl Alcohol !!!

What else should I buy?

-Tom

2001TL4KCdude

I bought the RainX washer additive. Its suks. It caused bad windshield smearing.

Phatty 2K 3.2TL

Doesn't any washer fluid made for the winter have Methyl Alcohol? I know some have greater contents then others, but for those of us in climates that have their cold seasons, we need a washer fluid that won't freeze. Without alcohol how could they do it?

miwa

change your wiper blades :p

TommyBoiSxty9

it was the rain x crap i bought it before too - the pink stuff - ended up having to get new wipers and everything
GARBAGE!

fla-tls

I believe you're right. At least you can switch to summer-type fluid during warmer months. If anyone knows about a winter fluid without methyl alchohol, I'd sure like to hear about it.
I used that stuff in my old car and it PERMANENTLY discolored a clear line that was on that car (made it pink/white). I'll never use that stuff again.

thomas_rp

So what non methyl alchohol brand would you recommend for the summer/

Thanks,

-Tom

fla-tls

Well, I just stopped by Autozone, and they had a detergent-only brand (called Smart - I believe). Selection was very thin.

I wonder why a company doesn't make an ethanol-based product. It would clean as well, would have better freeze points than the detergent-only types, but wouldn't hurt hoses.

FTM-1

I just purchased the Rain X Bug Remover washer fluid yesterday at WallMart.
This is the green stuff that is protected from freeze down to 30 degrees. It also repels rain, mud & soil as it applies Rain X glass treament when you use your windshield washer. I filled the car up with it as it took half a bottle. I made the switch from Rain X winter De-icer Fluid.. This is the orange stuff & protects down to
-25 degrees. It Repels rain sleet, snow & ice. Also it removes Frost & light snow & ice. I did this because our temps have warmed up now. But in all the cars I have owned I never had a problem with any damage to my windshield washer. I owned my 80 Prelude for 15yrs. My 94 Accord I had for 6yrs.
I also had use that pink additive that Rain X had I did not have a problem with it. I would mix it liked they said but only got a few bottles of it. I had the last bottle around for a year & used it up in the TL.