Whoops

Getting ready for a trip south starting Monday, did the usual, checked tire pressure, coolant, belts, etc. Everything was good until I grabbed the wrong jug. Topping off the windshield washer tank but used a water based degreaser instead of the regular windshield washer fluid. I probably got a 1/2 pint of it in there. I'm not worried about the system or the wiper blades just the paint. There is nothing about paint damage in the warning section. Any thoughts on this?

Bob H.

 

Which brand is it? Have you done a Google search on it?

 

Take a hose and overfill the reservoir and continue flushing it for about a minute. Then put the hose on the windshield and turn on thw wiper and washer fora few minutes to lower the level and add the CORRECT fluid.
Simple, no?

 

Pull the hose and drain the tank, then pull the supply hose to the spay bars, and use jump wires to fire up the pump and flush with the good stuff and you should be fine.

 

First street Heavy duty cleaner and degreaser. I am going to google it!

Bob H.

 

I'd flush it out if I could, Bob, or do the overfill on water idea. It would suck if it smears or hazes your windshield at night.

 

Yea, that's exactly what I was wondering too.

 

A $5 turkey baster may remove the tank contents if it's a bear to remove the jug.

 

I like the turkey baster and the flooding of the tank idea, i am going to get as much of the fluid as I can out and then flush it till it runs clear. The take some of the water out and add the right stuff this time. The only thing that has been contaminated at this time is the holding tank. I will test it while sitting in the drive way, it might not be good to do while driving. As Lucas said that cleaner might haze the windshield! Thanks for the suggestions

 

You could disconnect the hose going to the squirter and run the pump to drain it back into the jug.

 

1:64 base on 1 gallon of water, so that's pretty strong stuff....




Warnings: Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Do not each, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep out of reach of children. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. First Aid: If Inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If on Skin (or in Hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water. If Swallowed: Immediately call a Poison Center or doctor. If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Storage and Disposal: Dispose of contents and container according to the local, city, state, and federal regulations. Store in a cool dry place at room temperature away from direct sunlight.


Instructions: Light Soil Conditions - 1:64 (2 oz Heavy Duty Cleaner-Degreaser per gallon of water). Medium Soil Conditions - 1.32 (4 oz Heavy Duty Cleaner-Degreaser per gallon of water). Heavy Soil Conditions - 1:10 (13 oz Heavy Duty Cleaner Degreaser per gallon of water).

For optimum performance, experiment with different dilution ratios. Apply or use Heavy Duty Cleaner-Degreaser with sponge, cloth, sprayer or mop. Excellent for use in steam cleaning or automatic scrubbing equipment. Recommended for Use On: Floors; walls; industrial equipment; food service equipment; tools; automotive parts.

They don't mention glass cleaning.

 

I mixed the first street cleaner @ 30% with water and tossed it on the rear window of my old Jeep Cherokee with the wiper going, it comes right off, leaves no film or residue.

Bob H.