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Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« on: August 25, 2009, 11:29:43 am »
AG was covered before, noticed halfords are doing a premium type, would this be ok to use?

Thanks.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_211715_langId_-1_categoryId_229902
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2009, 11:38:34 am »
If you are under warranty stick to an approved one from the dealers.
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2009, 12:50:04 pm »
I know a bloke who has a golf plus, he used something from Costco....it clogged up his jets in winter,...he had a mare getting it cleaned out...
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2009, 01:39:33 pm »
I use the pink autoglym stuff in mine.
I think VW must approve of this as they supply it in the rip off Autoglym Lifeshine packs they flog with new cars.
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2009, 02:37:40 pm »
 :signLOL: I wouldn't bank on it!!
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2009, 02:44:37 pm »
i swear by the AG stuff, i use the summer in the summer and the winter in....well you get the idea  :smiley:

although saying that i've recently topped it with 'all seasons'

it's not always the detergent that should make you choose a good screen wash its the viscosity, VAG jets block very easily
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2009, 04:04:54 pm »
VW screen wash ... seriously....

I've used all sorts in various cars and never had a problem,just make sure you mix before you put it in if its a gel form one.

I have used the a carplan one from costco before, watered down and its been fine.  A little strong smelling on occasion when not diluted enough.
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2009, 04:12:02 pm »
Quote from: neg on August 25, 2009, 04:04:54 pm
VW screen wash ... seriously....

Yep, it's in the rules I'm afraid mate.  Much like the 50x.xx oil scenario.
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2009, 04:36:57 pm »
Oil I can understand but screen wash they can kiss my  :booty:

rules are made to be broken  :laugh:
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2009, 04:50:06 pm »
Can you not use washing up liquid?  :wink:
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2009, 04:51:09 pm »
Quote from: Hedge on August 25, 2009, 04:50:06 pm
Can you not use washing up liquid?  :wink:

Looking at the state of your paint you'd think so  :evilgrin:
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2009, 04:56:05 pm »
Now I even draw the line at washing up liquid  :grin:
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2009, 05:00:26 pm »
haha, i only use water in mine, purely because im a wax freak!

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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2009, 05:03:58 pm »
Wax or no wax dude, smearing a fat Cornish moth accross your screen would change all that  :grin:
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Re: Screen Wash, alternatives to VW.
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2009, 05:30:30 pm »
Moth, pah - I got a Pigeon on the way back from Wadebridge the other week!
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