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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 03:18 PM
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Are you using the cheap blue stuff. Is there a specific type other than be sure it’s good for freezing temps if you live in those areas. I have this but I think it will freeze during Winter.
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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 03:24 PM
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My car has been ceramic coated top to bottom. So here is what I use. It's good for -25 and I live in Florida.

https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...d-washer-fluid

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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SgtLip
My car has been ceramic coated top to bottom. So here is what I use. It's good for -25 and I live in Florida.

https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...d-washer-fluid
Ok thanks.
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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 04:25 PM
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Interesting timing on this, Sounds. You know how your mind wanders when you're making a routine trips across town? At least mine does. I was just thinking the other day that I don't recall the last time I've bought "window juice". It gets topped off when I get my oil changed and seems to last until the next one. But if I were going to actually buy some, it'd be the cheapest of the blue stuff I could find because I know that's what's in there now.
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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SgtLip
My car has been ceramic coated top to bottom. So here is what I use. It's good for -25 and I live in Florida.

https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...d-washer-fluid
What does ceramic coating have to do with window juice?
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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 05:45 PM
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What does ceramic coating have to do with window juice?
I guess the coated paint is protected from washer fluid ...we'll let Sgt answer. I never had a problem. The typical blue washer fluid is weak, The other reason I asked about type used.... If a concentrate is used ...mix with distilled water... house water can clog/damage the system. I don't want to over think this just want to do it right...especially for a few dollar item.
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Old Aug 27, 2023 | 10:21 AM
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I can’t recall the last time I put windshield wiper fluid in one of my Lexus cars. The dealer always tops it off whenever I take the car in for any service
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 11:00 AM
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I am a cheap bastard and find the cheapest fluid from Walmart. Have been using it since the beginning of time.
I have never ceramic coat my cars and probably never will. But I do a Klasse All In One and Glaze Sealant every 6 months on my household's 3 Lexuses, no issue so far with any fluid damage.
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 12:12 PM
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I am a cheap bastard and find the cheapest fluid from Walmart. Have been using it since the beginning of time.
I have never ceramic coat my cars and probably never will. But I do a Klasse All In One and Glaze Sealant every 6 months on my household's 3 Lexuses, no issue so far with any fluid damage.
Define cheap. Cheap booze, cigars, women, cheap talk.
I just bought bottom of the barrel AutoZone washer fluid. I need it now. What pisses me off is… what ever happened to the $.99 gal container.
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 01:27 PM
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Define cheap. Cheap booze, cigars, women, cheap talk.
I just bought bottom of the barrel AutoZone washer fluid. I need it now. What pisses me off is… what ever happened to the $.99 gal container.
I buy the cheapest I can find. Walmart washer fluid, Oreily's brand car wash.....the cheaper the better.......
$0.99 gal container is long gone bro, cheapest I can find is Walmart washer fluid at $2.66 a gal. Autozone car wash concentrate is $4.99 per gal.......
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 02:28 PM
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It would seem where you live matters due to freezing temps. Some cheaper brands will freeze at 32 degrees. Others will prevent freezing well below 32 degrees.
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 02:32 PM
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Define cheap. Cheap booze, cigars, women, cheap talk.
I just bought bottom of the barrel AutoZone washer fluid. I need it now. What pisses me off is… what ever happened to the $.99 gal container.
The same thing that happened to $.99 gas.
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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 03:33 PM
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The same thing that happened to $.99 gas.
$.24 when I began driving. Cigarettes were $.20. my first car was $2800 new. Insurance was $200 annually AND I HATE THIS THREAD

I’m ordering the Adams… but need fluid before the weekend
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Originally Posted by Randyp1234
What does ceramic coating have to do with window juice?
NOTHING really. But as a result to having a ceramic coated vehicle where the paint and all glass is coated, I found Adam’s Windshield Washer Fluid was engineered to repel water with specialty polymers and will generate a strong beading effect with repeated usage to keep your windscreen clearer during a downpour. I started using it while working in West Virginia and found it quickly melted ice and resisted freezing temperatures as low as -25°F.

Your cheap blue or green stuff that protects to -25°F was hard to find, especially driving a Florida owned vehicle in cold country. I REFUSE to put any product with the name Rain-X on my vehicle. I owned a windshield repair franchise from 2013-2015 and had problems with their product so I won't use it.

I know it's not a
scientific answer, it was MY choice and I haven't gone away from it. But only because I haven't found anything better yet.

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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SgtLip
NOTHING really. But as a result to having a ceramic coated vehicle where the paint and all glass is coated, I found Adam’s Windshield Washer Fluid was engineered to repel water with specialty polymers and will generate a strong beading effect with repeated usage to keep your windscreen clearer during a downpour. I started using it while working in West Virginia and found it quickly melted ice and resisted freezing temperatures as low as -25°F.

Your cheap blue or green stuff that protects to -25°F was hard to find, especially driving a Florida owned vehicle in cold country. I REFUSE to put any product with the name Rain-X on my vehicle. I owned a windshield repair franchise from 2013-2015 and had problems with their product so I won't use it.

I know it's not a
scientific answer, it was MY choice and I haven't gone away from it. But only because I haven't found anything better yet.
Did you buy from Adams directly? AutoZone has their waxes but no washer fluid.
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