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CarbonKing · 05-25-2012, 02:24 AM

Another question guys, what washer fluid seems to work well for you? I've been using RainX Bug Remover and Washer Fluid, but it's leaving horrible streaks and spots on my windshield. I hope I posted this in the right sub-category too, I wasn't exactly sure where this should go. An early thanks for the help!

Angelo@Autopia · 05-25-2012, 04:43 AM

If your living in a cold climate then you will need one that won't frezze up on you, but in warm climates where I'm at, I use "ONR" Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine and use the same product for my giving my ride a wash when it doesn't need a full one and with water restrictions here, it works great in that dept. also.

Stex · 05-25-2012, 06:51 AM

Found with search (several threads but this one is good):

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=washer+fluid

CarbonKing · 05-26-2012, 01:28 AM

Thanks for the help guys. I'm just sick of having to deal with those god-awful streaks and spots.

Stex · 05-26-2012, 07:47 AM

If you read the thread/link above I think Dylan says the rain X fluid/blades builds up and becomes a mess and hard to get off...best to strip it (rubbing alchol and then clay) and seal it with Adams sealer. Better than Rain X (which I used in the past) as it is easy on and much easier to buff off. And I think it last longer. Wind screen is then easy to clean and great in the rain as wipers are not needed as much.

see this vid: http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detai...g_Sealing.aspx

LS3 SS · 05-27-2012, 08:23 AM

I just use regular PEAK washer fluid, but I use RainX 2-1 windshield/glass cleaner. That stuff works great and makes your windows look like mirrors.

CarbonKing · 05-27-2012, 10:21 PM

Well, it seems like every time I use the Rain X, I have to come home and use Invisible Glass so it doesn't build up on my windshield. Now I have permanent water spots in some places I guess. I don't really know what they are. I think whoever said that I should clay it and seal it is right. Sorry to whoever deserves that credit, but I cannot see your replies at the moment.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-29-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarbonKing

Another question guys, what washer fluid seems to work well for you? I've been using RainX Bug Remover and Washer Fluid, but it's leaving horrible streaks and spots on my windshield. I hope I posted this in the right sub-category too, I wasn't exactly sure where this should go. An early thanks for the help!

On page 11-13 in your owner's manual, it recommends that you use Optikleen® Washer Solvent. I hope this information was helpful to you.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

CarbonKing · 06-17-2012, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the help Brandon, sorry for the late reply.

05-25-2012, 02:24 AM	#1
CarbonKing Drives: 2012 SS Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henryetta, Oklahoma Posts: 12	Washer Fluid??? Another question guys, what washer fluid seems to work well for you? I've been using RainX Bug Remover and Washer Fluid, but it's leaving horrible streaks and spots on my windshield. I hope I posted this in the right sub-category too, I wasn't exactly sure where this should go. An early thanks for the help!

05-25-2012, 04:43 AM	#2
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 73 Camaro Z28 (Sold) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 903	If your living in a cold climate then you will need one that won't frezze up on you, but in warm climates where I'm at, I use "ONR" Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine and use the same product for my giving my ride a wash when it doesn't need a full one and with water restrictions here, it works great in that dept. also.

05-25-2012, 06:51 AM	#3
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 773	Found with search (several threads but this one is good): http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=washer+fluid

05-26-2012, 01:28 AM	#4
CarbonKing Drives: 2012 SS Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henryetta, Oklahoma Posts: 12	Thanks for the help guys. I'm just sick of having to deal with those god-awful streaks and spots.

05-26-2012, 07:47 AM	#5
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 773	If you read the thread/link above I think Dylan says the rain X fluid/blades builds up and becomes a mess and hard to get off...best to strip it (rubbing alchol and then clay) and seal it with Adams sealer. Better than Rain X (which I used in the past) as it is easy on and much easier to buff off. And I think it last longer. Wind screen is then easy to clean and great in the rain as wipers are not needed as much. see this vid: http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detai...g_Sealing.aspx

05-27-2012, 08:23 AM	#6
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft. Campbell, KY Posts: 1,286	I just use regular PEAK washer fluid, but I use RainX 2-1 windshield/glass cleaner. That stuff works great and makes your windows look like mirrors.

05-27-2012, 10:21 PM	#7
CarbonKing Drives: 2012 SS Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henryetta, Oklahoma Posts: 12	Well, it seems like every time I use the Rain X, I have to come home and use Invisible Glass so it doesn't build up on my windshield. Now I have permanent water spots in some places I guess. I don't really know what they are. I think whoever said that I should clay it and seal it is right. Sorry to whoever deserves that credit, but I cannot see your replies at the moment.

06-17-2012, 04:27 PM	#9
CarbonKing Drives: 2012 SS Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henryetta, Oklahoma Posts: 12	Thanks for the help Brandon, sorry for the late reply.