Washer Fluid With De Icer. Bad For Paint

[trhland]

i Have A Gallon Of The De Ice Washer Fluid. And Was Wondering Is This Stuff Safe If It Comes In Contact With The Paint?

[Driven Auto Detail]

From my experience, washer fluid in general will degrade the paint because of the chemicals that are used to make it.

Once it warms up again, I'll be using a mixture of ONR and water to make my own washer fluid that won't harm the paint.

[Z06-Goose]

I would think considerations to guard against paint damage goes into the making of washer fluid. That said, I tend to keep it simple. I use regular washer. That's not to say washer fluid won't damage your paint, I'm saying it's got to be relatively safe on the finish

[trhland]

From my experience, washer fluid in general will degrade the paint because of the chemicals that are used to make it.

Once it warms up again, I'll be using a mixture of ONR and water to make my own washer fluid that won't harm the paint.
thats a good idea i might try that.

[Driven Auto Detail]

Oops, I meant degrade the existing wax or sealant on the paint, but I think you knew what I meant.

[ScottB]

I use 50% water to 50% washer fluid mix in cars and never had any damage to paint or wax.

[distrbd]

I use 50% water to 50% washer fluid mix in cars and never had any damage to paint or wax.
LOL ,ahh I wish I lived in warmer climate.
If we do that in Canada the lines will freeze:eek:

[D]

I dont use anything.

[Driven Auto Detail]

You never use your washer fluid?

[D]

Nope, I dont put anything in there.

[trhland]

Nope, I dont put anything in there.
may i ask why?

[Driven Auto Detail]

What do you do if your windshield is dirty while you're driving? Living in VA, I would think your weather is similar to ours here in Indiana. I use mine all the time, especially in the winter. I think it is a safety hazard of sort to not even have it available to use.

[D]

I keep some Stoners and MF in my car if it gets dirty. I actually havent seen snow yet at all this winter. If it is snowing, then I dont drive my car. I havent put any in for about 2- 3 years. I took it out in the first place because I brought the car to the track and just never refilled it.