MINI Cooper MINI Cooper specs
MINI Cooper MINI Cooper Forums MINI Cooper Pictures
Mark Forums Read MINI Cooper radio MINI Cooper latest news
 
Welcome to North American Motoring, the North American MINI Community of owners and enthusiasts!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and photo galleries. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other MINI enthusiasts (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photo gallery and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact our support team.


Go Back   North American Motoring > MINIs in General > Detailing 101
Not a member? Register now!

Welcome to North American Motoring !
Welcome to North American Motoring,

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our community today!


» Main Menu
Upgrade Garage


» Latest Main Topics
Cruddy Reverse Light Still A...
205 too wide for snow?
difficulty pairing motorola...
The most fun production car...
low brake power
Difficulty pairing Motorola...
Clubman Stripes - Show me...
My New Camden S!
streaky windows after up and...
Production week 43 (2009),...
Advertisement

Vendor

 Aftermarket vendors


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-17-2005, 08:52 AM
VoiD's Avatar
VoiD VoiD is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 1,158
Gallery
Which windshield washer do you use?

Just curious what kind of windshield fluid comes with the car.
I remember seeing some foam when sprayed but the new stuff I bought does not have any foam in it.
any recommendations for a good windshield washer fluid? :smile:
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-17-2005, 07:08 PM
agranger's Avatar
agranger agranger is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,898
Gallery
I've been itching to try the tablets from 303 (I love all their other stuff), but haven't had the chance.

Anyone?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-17-2005, 08:53 PM
Bilbo-Baggins's Avatar
Bilbo-Baggins Bilbo-Baggins is offline
5th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 1,010
Gallery
What came in mine from the factory had a very strong medicinal smell. What I use now is either the blue or orange stuff you buy almost anywhere. Here in New England I just make sure that it is good for -20F temperatures. Use it straight from the bottle, cheap and easy, it works just as well as the factory stuff.

You can buy the factory stuff in a concentrate form from the dealer.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-20-2005, 12:57 AM
911Fan 911Fan is offline
5th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 835
Gallery
I use the cheapest stuff I can find at Walmart. No problems.

Or, you can always swing by your friendly (sic) Mini dealer and have them top it up for you as part of the pre-paid maintenance fulfillment.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-20-2005, 01:49 AM
sndwave's Avatar
sndwave sndwave is offline
Coordinator :: Gulf Coast & Panhandle MINIs
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: In the Tube
Posts: 12,637
Gallery
Quote:
Originally Posted by 911Fan
I use the cheapest stuff I can find at Walmart. No problems.
Same here. Nothing special because they're all about the same.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-20-2005, 01:54 AM
Group B Group B is offline
2nd Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 138
Gallery
I use the BMW factory washer fluid, it has loads of alcohol, to help cut bugs and the like, and I also add a half bottle of Rain-X windshield washer additive to it, which helps rain bead off, and helps work in conjunction with my PIAA super silicone wiper blades.

For all of you that have the headlight sprayers, you should buy a bottle of their special BMW factory "Intensive" washer fluid, designed to work better for the headlight sprayers.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-20-2005, 07:48 AM
CARdiac's Avatar
CARdiac CARdiac is offline
5th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Posts: 844
Gallery
I use RainX bug fluid....it works well. Better then the generic stuff I bought for my long road trip.... found a Walmart and switched back... I noticed a difference.
__________________
Joel
My Flickr Site
The proud owner of a 2005 DS/B MCS-JCW...God is my Co-Pilot, but Satan has his foot on the Gas!!!

Half of a two JCW family, I am the fast one!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 06-20-2005, 10:18 AM
lotsie's Avatar
lotsie lotsie is online now
Merry Motorer
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Square one
Posts: 15,105
Gallery
In the winter I use Rain-X teflon winter fluid, costs a little more, but works great at getting ice off, and does not fog over.

In the summer I use the cheapest brand of bug remover fluid I can find, as I have to use so much of the stuff. Have to fill up at least once a week around here.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 06-20-2005, 01:59 PM
LeeL LeeL is offline
5th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Morrisville, NC
Posts: 678
Gallery
I tried some of the orange stuff but it looked especially bad on my Liquid Yellow so I went back to blue.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 06-20-2005, 03:03 PM
bonz's Avatar
bonz bonz is offline
3rd Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: saratoga ny
Posts: 290
Gallery
I use the Rain-X winter formula all year round. At the rain soaked MOT 2005 event this past week-end, my service advisor commented on the better visability even in the heavy rain.

Nice
__________________
http://bonz.smugmug.com/photos/31998601-Ti.jpg MMC # 214

DS/DS "S" with 210 HP JCW upgrade, JCW 18" wheels, JCW suspension, custom audio, aftermarket interior chrome package, euro cargo tray, imported unofficial Mini armrest, Hartge Covered MFSW, Aero Side skirts
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Chrome windshield washer covers gaminis Interior/Exterior 2 01-05-2008 07:46 PM
Windshield Washer Fluid jody Detailing 101 12 06-04-2006 02:09 PM
Windshield Washer Fluid jody Detailing 101 3 06-04-2006 09:46 AM
Windshield washer fluid bee1000n Detailing 101 23 12-21-2004 07:41 PM
Windshield Washer Fluid Frozen?? LockjawDavis Coupe Talk (2002-2006) 5 02-12-2003 10:53 AM


MINI CooperMINI Cooper PrivacyMINI Cooper Terms of UseMINI Cooper Guidelines MINI Cooper Advertising The North American MINI Cooper Community
  MINI Cooper news, forums, FAQs, and reviews for enthusiasts and owners of the North American MINI Cooper
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:26 PM.
 Copyright © 2002-2008 North American Motoring. All Rights Reserved.     Powered by vBulletin and vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0