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Tennesseahawk
Veteran Expediter
Rain-X would be the stuff you're lookin fer.
outwardbound 2
Expert Expediter
i use the rain-x washer fluid works great. But normally i just let them stay on the windshield until it rains then a few minutes with the windsheild wipers clean them right up. And for the baked on bugs just soak your windsheild with windex(or any glass cleaner) before trying to clean it
I use the orange Rain-X. It does as good a job as anything that goes in the washer bottle to clean and also resists freezing in the winter.
Leo Bricker, owner trucks 4958, 5447
OOIDA 677319
73's K5LDB
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Leo Bricker, owner trucks 4958, 5447
OOIDA 677319
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greg334
Veteran Expediter
> But normally i
>just let them stay on the windshield until it rains then a
>few minutes with the windsheild wipers clean them right up.
This would not have worked for me Thursday, I hit a swam of something in rural Ohio and i could not see. it seemed like they came in two different groups, I had to stop twice to clean my windshield and when I got to 75, I stopped and spent 15 minutes just scrubing it and anotehr 10 minutes finsihing it so it was clean. still got to wash the rest of the truck - yuk.
>just let them stay on the windshield until it rains then a
>few minutes with the windsheild wipers clean them right up.
This would not have worked for me Thursday, I hit a swam of something in rural Ohio and i could not see. it seemed like they came in two different groups, I had to stop twice to clean my windshield and when I got to 75, I stopped and spent 15 minutes just scrubing it and anotehr 10 minutes finsihing it so it was clean. still got to wash the rest of the truck - yuk.
A good coat of Rain-X on clean glass and some Rain-X washer fluid in the reservoir and you're all set. Rain-X keeps bug goo from adhering to the windshield. It cleans off easier. My only compaint about Rain-X is that it tends to attract dust. When parked in a dusty area it acts like a dust magnet.
Always apply to warm clean glass!
Rain-X Corp. You know where to send the check!
Always apply to warm clean glass!
Rain-X Corp. You know where to send the check!
This works great when your stopped and have time. Take a damp sponge or your own windshield cleaner, dampen it, pour on a little baking soda and run it across the window. Bug juice melts away. I use it on the hood when washing the truck. No damage what so ever.
letzrockexpress
Veteran Expediter
Kerosene works well too...
Broompilot
Veteran Expediter
Not that I have any expierence in cleaning anything. Aerosol Window Cleaner, spray it on, let is sit (in the shade) for 3 minutes turn on windshield wipers and 90% will be gone.
There is no magic formula sold in gallons to clean these truck windshield. They work alot better on cars, but cars are alot lower and windshields are angled so they collect only a fraction of what we collect.
Never fails get a truck wash, and before you hit your first mile one bug has to splatter right in between your eyes and nose. Why is this?
There is no magic formula sold in gallons to clean these truck windshield. They work alot better on cars, but cars are alot lower and windshields are angled so they collect only a fraction of what we collect.
Never fails get a truck wash, and before you hit your first mile one bug has to splatter right in between your eyes and nose. Why is this?
dieselphreak2K
Expert Expediter
Broom, Blue Beacon actually breeds the insect known as the Splatterus Windshiledus. It only resides within 10 miles of a truck wash. This is part of their repeat buisness program.
unorthodoxneon
Expert Expediter
Job Security!
I think its just like when you wash your car, there always seems to be a bird that is waiting for you to finish up. Nothing makes me madder then spending a few hours washing and detailing a car then comming out 10 minutes later and find a big white spot on there. :+
I think its just like when you wash your car, there always seems to be a bird that is waiting for you to finish up. Nothing makes me madder then spending a few hours washing and detailing a car then comming out 10 minutes later and find a big white spot on there. :+
Dakota
Veteran Expediter
I Agree totally, love the washerfluid
I check wal-mart, menards etc and when it's on sale I buy 3 or 4 gallons. I am a company driver and pay for it out of my pocket. It is much better than the crap the company buys. it's nice to be able to drive in light rain without using wipers.
Fr8 Shaker
Veteran Expediter
Actually there is a magic formula, but it isn't sold in gallons. It's sold in a 20 oz. spray bottle and it is called exactly what it is, Totally Awesome. It is sold at dollar tree stores for a buck and this stuff is well... Totally Awesome. For bugs just spray a slight mist all over windshield, it doesn't take alot, then just use the squeege at the fuel stop. doesn't matter if it's just water or washer fluid and the bugs come off like they were not even there. This stuff is also Totally Awesome for tar and other stuff that sprays from the road on your van or truck. Just spray on and wipe off with a paper towel. This stuff will clean anything. I've seen it at family dollar stores too, but dollar tree always has it in stock. A friend of mine even uses it on his laundry. Oh yeah I also use it to clean my tires. Just spray on and wipe off with a rag or spray on tires before washing. tires look nice and black but not shiny.
gotta go
Veteran Expediter
Totally Awesome works well in the reservoir, too. It's supposed to be diluted with water and in the winter I add in rubbing alcohol so it doesn't freeze. I use it for total truck washes when I'm sitting with more time than money on my hands. It does a good job when there's soot on the roof of the sleeper. It's non-toxic, so it's safe around our 4 footed co-drivers.
bubblehead
Veteran Expediter
Rainx in the washer fluid and for the side-of-the road clean ups, I was an ice scrapper to remove the bulk of the baked on pest and then follow up with gunk windshield foam cleaner....looks show room after that and the ice scrapper makes it so much easier...