Angus
06-19-2014, 02:03 PM
Now that warm weather has finally arrived and weekend road trips equal bug splattered windshields I thought it would be the perfect time to try 1Z Einszett Kristall Klar Washer Fluid Concentrate.
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From AG's product page for 1Z Einszett Kristall Klar Washer Fluid Concentrate:
"1Z Einszett Kristallklar Premium Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate eliminates wiper blade rattles and squeaks by utilizing advanced lubricants in its formula which reduce wear and tear. Environmentally friendly formula is biodegradable, phosphate-free, and formalin-free. It does not leave white residue on paintwork, and it has a fresh citrus scent!"
The bottle comes with easy to follow instructions printed on the label. Mixing 1Z with water couldn't be easier thanks to a built in 1oz measuring reservoir. At a 1:100 concentrate, a single 8.5ozbottle will make 7 gallons of wiper fluid. As a tip, add 1Z KKWFC to water last since it has a tendency to foam up quickly.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=763&pictureid=4725
Because my house has a well with a water conditioning + softener I choose to buy a gallon of distilled water to test with, however the mixing instructions only call for tap water. 1oz of 1Z makes 1 gallon of wiper fluid, so the jug of distilled water provided an ideal container to mix-up a batch in. Please note, this is a warm weather product. It will freeze!!!!
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=763&pictureid=4723
Before testing I thoroughly cleaned off the windscreen to make sure all road film, pollen, water spots, and prior bug splatter was removed. To make sure there was only 1Z KKWFC in my washer fluid reservoir I siphoned out the existing fluid. Blue stuff + orange stuff = dark green muck:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=763&pictureid=4721
Armed with a clean windscreen and full wiper fluid tank of 1Z KK I set out on a 350mile drive.
Observations: For the most part 1Z did keep the windshield clear, it did not leave any streaks or residue. The wiper blades did chatter across the windshield a few times while at highway speed. Like most 1Z products, KKWFC has a slight citrus odor which enters the cabin when applied. It's not an offensive smell in anyway, but noticeable.
At $8.99 for a bottle or $1.24 per gallon once mixed, 1Z Einszett Kristall Klar Washer Fluid Concentrate offers a very economical option over the store bought blue stuff. What's more, if your traveling keeping a bottle of this with you provides an easy refill option - either premix in a gallon of water or add it directly to your reservoir after topping off with water.
All in all a great product for warm weather driving. :props:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=763&pictureid=4722]
From AG's product page for 1Z Einszett Kristall Klar Washer Fluid Concentrate:
"1Z Einszett Kristallklar Premium Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate eliminates wiper blade rattles and squeaks by utilizing advanced lubricants in its formula which reduce wear and tear. Environmentally friendly formula is biodegradable, phosphate-free, and formalin-free. It does not leave white residue on paintwork, and it has a fresh citrus scent!"
The bottle comes with easy to follow instructions printed on the label. Mixing 1Z with water couldn't be easier thanks to a built in 1oz measuring reservoir. At a 1:100 concentrate, a single 8.5ozbottle will make 7 gallons of wiper fluid. As a tip, add 1Z KKWFC to water last since it has a tendency to foam up quickly.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=763&pictureid=4725
Because my house has a well with a water conditioning + softener I choose to buy a gallon of distilled water to test with, however the mixing instructions only call for tap water. 1oz of 1Z makes 1 gallon of wiper fluid, so the jug of distilled water provided an ideal container to mix-up a batch in. Please note, this is a warm weather product. It will freeze!!!!
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=763&pictureid=4723
Before testing I thoroughly cleaned off the windscreen to make sure all road film, pollen, water spots, and prior bug splatter was removed. To make sure there was only 1Z KKWFC in my washer fluid reservoir I siphoned out the existing fluid. Blue stuff + orange stuff = dark green muck:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=763&pictureid=4721
Armed with a clean windscreen and full wiper fluid tank of 1Z KK I set out on a 350mile drive.
Observations: For the most part 1Z did keep the windshield clear, it did not leave any streaks or residue. The wiper blades did chatter across the windshield a few times while at highway speed. Like most 1Z products, KKWFC has a slight citrus odor which enters the cabin when applied. It's not an offensive smell in anyway, but noticeable.
At $8.99 for a bottle or $1.24 per gallon once mixed, 1Z Einszett Kristall Klar Washer Fluid Concentrate offers a very economical option over the store bought blue stuff. What's more, if your traveling keeping a bottle of this with you provides an easy refill option - either premix in a gallon of water or add it directly to your reservoir after topping off with water.
All in all a great product for warm weather driving. :props: