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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #45 on: 26 January 2013, 22:30:16 »

Have you tried flat blades  8)
tried all sorts it's something on the screen and I'd like to try cleaning whatever it is before buying anymore new wipers and contaminating them  :-\
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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #46 on: 27 January 2013, 12:15:06 »

Not had much time to try white vinegar just yet, Would this stuff work ? Thought it would be easier to use in "Spray" Form.  :-\
 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Decco-500ml-White-Vinegar/dp/B000TAN7PG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359228390&sr=8-1

A jar of white vinegar costs £1.45 in Morrison's.  I bought a jar yesterday for a different DIY application.  :)
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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #47 on: 27 January 2013, 20:12:19 »

Not had much time to try white vinegar just yet, Would this stuff work ? Thought it would be easier to use in "Spray" Form.  :-\
 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Decco-500ml-White-Vinegar/dp/B000TAN7PG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359228390&sr=8-1

A jar of white vinegar costs £1.45 in Morrison's.  I bought a jar yesterday for a different DIY application.  :)

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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #48 on: 24 February 2013, 23:25:55 »

Still have this issue and its annoying, tried some petrol and after car screen polish and was a little better but it must be something really strong on the screen to be this hard to get off.  :-\


Bring on the dry weather  ;D
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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #49 on: 25 February 2013, 08:05:32 »

i alway use metherlated spirit works every time also wipe blades with it as well using a decent cloth  or strong tissue paper  :)
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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #50 on: 25 February 2013, 18:10:41 »

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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #52 on: 25 February 2013, 20:01:15 »

This is the one you need. Your local Tesco, Sainsburys or Asda might have it too. I get mine in Tesco.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Homecare-Bar-Keepers-Friend/dp/B005NZAWYQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1361822380&sr=8-4
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« Reply #53 on: 25 February 2013, 20:02:06 »

This is the one you need. Your local Tesco, Sainsburys or Asda might have it too. I get mine in Tesco.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Homecare-Bar-Keepers-Friend/dp/B005NZAWYQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1361822380&sr=8-4
Will give that stuff a try next  :y
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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #54 on: 25 February 2013, 20:10:06 »

Wherever you get it, it's the " stain remover " version you're after.

After initial use, i only use it twice a year to get the windscreen free of dirt, traffic film etc.

Sprinkle it on to a damp micofibre cloth, rub onto the screen and you will feel it dig into the dirt. Gently hose off as it dries to a white dust and help it on it's way with microfibre cloth. When it's all gone, dry/ buff your clean screen with a clean, dry micofibre cloth.

Hopefully that will work and you can then use your favoured cleaning method when cleaning your car and glass.

Best of luck.
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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #55 on: 25 February 2013, 20:13:42 »

Meths or vinegar on your blades too as others have said, so as to make sure it's not them causing your issue.
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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #56 on: 25 February 2013, 20:23:19 »

Meths or vinegar on your blades too as others have said, so as to make sure it's not them causing your issue.
Already changed them 3 times different brands not just bosch. Will probably have to buy some new ones again if i'm sure the screen is clean.
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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #57 on: 25 February 2013, 20:28:37 »

we use 3m fastcut cutting compound at work (silicone free) and a polishing buffer
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« Reply #58 on: 25 February 2013, 23:10:08 »

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Re: Windscreen smearing issues...
« Reply #59 on: 25 February 2013, 23:18:16 »

Mmm.... Not the genuine BKF  :-\

I would confidently tell you to slap BKF on your screen as I've used it so often on both our cars, but please be careful with that stuff.

Let us know how it goes.
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