That must have been a unique combination of a particular brand of
washer fluid plus RainX. Never heard of RainX sticking the wiper
blades otherwise.
Also, stores seem to be selling a lot of RainX windshield washer fluid.
I wonder what effect it has on the wax coat if any and/or which washer
fluid is best?
Gerry
From: "Bill Ringgold" <billr32...@comcast.net>
I did a combination of Rainex on the windshield and Pam on the front
when my wife was heading out for a road trip in a new car a few years
ago. The combination [plus washer fluid?] caused the wipers to stick
on the windshield and the torque took them off of the shafts. She was
not pleased.
Bill R
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Russ Williams
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 12:51 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Love bug season. Was: Exhaust fell off
Gerry,
I use Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets to remove Love Bugs.
Wet the bug infected area and the sheet start wiping.
It will take some elbow grease to get the one that are baked on but
they will come off and it's safe on paint and wax.
I also treat my windshield with Rainex it keeps the little buggers from
sticking. Some ppl around here use Pam Cooking spray on the nose of the
car to prevent them from sticking. A friend of mine tried it and saw no
difference in ease of removal.
Russ W.
Keeping an eye out for the little buggers who are just starting to
show up here.
On 5/11/2012 20:37, Gerry Archer wrote:
That's what I was afraid of about using the volatile based products.
Too bad the water based adhesive didn't work.
Love bug season has started in the this area and north of here.
What's the
best way to clean them off the windshield, grill, fenders, etc.
without removing
the wax coating?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For those unfamiliar with love bugs, they are little black insects
that congregate on roads in the summer in southern states by the
millions and splatter on your windshield, grill, and other parts of
your car as you drive. They fly around in pairs; hung together in a
mating stance; hence the name love bugs.
Their scientific name is: Plecia nearctica.
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/lovebug.htm
The best way to identify them precisely is to watch very closely, and
just before they hit your windshield, you can see a smile on their
little faces.
Gerry
From: "Dan Penoff" <lwb...@yahoo.com>
There is 8090 and 8088 if I recall correctly.
One is heavy duty and the other is just "general", which I assume
would not be heavy duty.
Wicked stuff. Just be sure to cover up well, as it is like brake
fluid when it gets on paint. The second it touches paint the surface
is destroyed.
Don't ask me how I know....
Dan
On May 11, 2012, at 11:37 AM, "Gerry Archer"
<arche...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
I have a can of 3M Super Trim Adhesive #08090. Could that be it?
Also have a can of 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Adhesive.
When I attached the soundproofing the first time, with the hood
open
I draped a large sheet of plastic over the whole front end of the
car and pushed it up over the wipers and windshield. It looks like
that arrangement would pretty well protect the finish from
overspray, so I feel more secure about using an adhesive that has
volatile solvents that might damage the paint.
Gerry
From: "Walt Zarnoch" <zarnoch...@gmail.com>
After consulting the web on a good nights sleep, it's 3M 90 spray
adhesive that you'll be looking for.
Sadly, I don't know a brick and mortar store that for sure sells
it...
Walt
On May 11, 2012 6:42 AM, "Gerry Archer" <arche...@embarqmail.com>
wrote:
Thanks. I'll try that.
Gerry.....off to town.
From: "Walt Zarnoch" <zarnoch...@gmail.com>
Snip.
Got to set the trap. Need a new rabbits foot.
/snip
I have 2 sets, still attached to the wabbits!
Much more fun that way, even if the little buggers chew the
carpet. :P
I'd try 3M spray adhesive, they make one that will bond most
anything to most anything, but I forget the actual number...
Walt
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