Yellowtail Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Some guys like washer fluid, some don't. I do like it, and that's enough of a reason for me to use it. That said, there does not seem to be much of a selection available here. I tried a concentrate from Lazada which seemed like food-coloring, and something from the carwash that was better, but not great. I have also mixed my own, which works okay but I would like something better. Is there a washer fluid you like that is readily available here? I already know about water, and while hilarious, I was hoping for something a little more robust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johng Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 I just use "washing up liquid" not "fairy" though as it's expensive ???? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 minute ago, johng said: I just use "washing up liquid" not "fairy" though as it's expensive ???? Dish soap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johng Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Yellowtail said: Dish soap? Yes the dish soap that I/we/everyone uses to wash dishes/cups/pots/pans/plates/cutlery. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, johng said: Yes the dish soap that I/we/everyone uses to wash dishes/cups/pots/pans/plates/cutlery. Thanks, but I've used that when I make my own, but not real happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I put in some random glass cleaner diluted with water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Just now, Yellowtail said: but not real happy with it. Why ? do you find it does not work very well,not good for the wipers ? collapses the space time continuum ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezze Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Normally it is Isopropanol with water + a drop of dishwasher liquid . The amount of isoprop vs water is depending on the freezing temp , but since that is not a problem in Thailand i would do like 10-20% isoprop and top up the rest with water and the drop of dishwasher liquid . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Yellowtail said: Thanks, but I've used that when I make my own, but not real happy with it. Squirt of washing up liquid after filing with clean water job done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 33 minutes ago, Yellowtail said: I tried a concentrate from Lazada What about the tablets? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: What about the tablets? I suppose I'm a dinosaur but not dishwashing machine tablets or liquid I suppose they would work too but more expensive..never had a dishwashing machine and never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, johng said: I suppose I'm a dinosaur but not dishwashing machine tablets or liquid I suppose they would work too but more expensive..never had a dishwashing machine and never will. I hadn't realized they are dishwasher tablets but it seems likely. Back in the day we used to put the solid sticks onto the wiper arm attachment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: Back in the day we used to put the solid sticks onto the wiper arm attachment. Solid sticks of dishwasher machine detergent ? I'm quite confused ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) No. Muppet. Special sticks of windscreen/windshield wiper detergent that fitted into a widget clipped to the wiper arm. When it rained the detergent dripped onto the screen. Sorry it is pre-digital so haven't yet found an image Edited November 27, 2021 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, johng said: Why ? do you find it does not work very well,not good for the wipers ? collapses the space time continuum ???? It does not seem to work very well, seems to streak and the residue is messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 hours ago, johng said: I just use "washing up liquid" not "fairy" though as it's expensive ???? I tried half window cleaner and half water. Works ok. I have to have windshield cleaner as its so damn dusty here in Issan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindancer Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 @Yellowtail Tescos have 1 litre bottles from Carplan....forget the price but around 90 to 100 baht, if memory serves me right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickstart Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 An old remedy white vinegar added to washer bottle ,it works, would it smell, should not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yellowtail Posted November 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 hours ago, jackdd said: I put in some random glass cleaner diluted with water. Yeah, I do this also. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 In Germany we used to use duty free vodka, it was cheaper screen wash. You could try lao khao as a substitute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezze Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Moonlover said: In Germany we used to use duty free vodka, it was cheaper screen wash. You could try lao khao as a substitute. You could do , but it is certainly much worse for rubber then isoprop . Add not more then 10% in the water if you want to use it . The alcohol based ( isoprop or if you want to use ethanol (lao khao)) does work much better then water alone , since the degreasing properties . Add a drop of diswashing liquid for the smell and enhance the degreasing effect without the foam ( the alcohol takes care of that ) . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 100-1 concentrate. Bought at Tesco, Big C, ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 3 hours ago, seedy said: 100-1 concentrate. Bought at Tesco, Big C, ??? Have you actually used it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Yellowtail said: Have you actually used it? I use the equivalent purchased from Mr DIY. Cheaper and it does the business. The idea of the 'double' bottle is that you don't add too much blue stuff and cause more problems than just a dirty windscreen. My experience from decades ago is that regular detergent soaps, washing up liquid, etc., can leave residue and cause streaking. Adding isopropyl-alcohol or vinegar and other home-remedies in imprecise amounts may cause issues with the plastics and composites of washer systems and the wiper blades. YMMV TiT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Yellowtail said: Have you actually used it? Bought 2 bottles. One gone, one about 25% left So ... yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) What I use is this combined with water. 5 Liters cost approx 1xx THB at Makro Edit: NO ill effects on the Wiper Blades (still good after 2,5 years of use) Edited November 28, 2021 by MJCM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezze Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 4 hours ago, NanLaew said: I use the equivalent purchased from Mr DIY. Cheaper and it does the business. The idea of the 'double' bottle is that you don't add too much blue stuff and cause more problems than just a dirty windscreen. My experience from decades ago is that regular detergent soaps, washing up liquid, etc., can leave residue and cause streaking. Adding isopropyl-alcohol or vinegar and other home-remedies in imprecise amounts may cause issues with the plastics and composites of washer systems and the wiper blades. YMMV TiT Isoprop is not a home remedy , that is the real stuff . Windshield liquid is nothing more as what i said , isoprop + water + a drop of dishwash liquid . The amount of isoprop vs water is making the freezing point of the wiper fluid . That is why you see winter and summer liquids . Also some summer liquids have special detergent to take care of insects better then the standard dishwash liquid . Vinegar and ethanol or ammonia would all work also , but they are home remedies and can certainly give issues to plastics ( rubber parts ) . This is the home remedies , and better take care not to mix too much of them inside . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Mixture of Vinegar and water in the tank. You'll have a constant craving for fish and chips, but it will do a great job of cleaning the windows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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