Household product to remove wax from windscreen...??

[WDB124066]

Is there a household product people can recommend that will remove car wax products from a windscreen, tried my normal slightly abrasive cleaner that I use when road grime builds up and I need to drive at night - but no luck.

Is it time to experiment with meths, white vinegar that type of thing, or is there something known that will definitely shift wax from glass and leave it properly clean. Thing is it is hard to see during the day, it's really only noticeable at night and I just don't want to go through another night of what I've just been through....

 

[Davelincs]

Have you tried neat fairy liquid?,

 

[sallison1504]

Rain-X is pretty strong. It will definitely cut through it and leave an amazing, magic coating too!

 

[John Jones Jr]

Not household but petrol is the man.

 

[bing]

Also, what's the condition of your wiper blades ? I spray "flash" multi purpose cleaner on the screen , leave for a couple minutes and wipe way

 

[brucemillar]

Cut a potato in half and rub the screen with the cut ends. Trust me this is the the best remedy known to man and its natural and works. Obviously you need to rinse the screen afterwards.

 

[flango]

Mineralised methylated spirits (purple stuff) is what the pros use also add it to screen wash regularly then this problem never happens

 

[WDB124066]

Thank you all kindly Gents,

I had it done to me when the wax was put on the paint - they were enthusiastic shall we say.

Will try the suggestions tomorrow.

Blade is in top condition - has to be for me to relax into the drive at night.

 

[Minz]

If none of the above work, try toothpaste. BTW, could you keep us updated on which one you do try and whether or not it works?

 

[grober]

Wax is a hydrocarbon---- it follows that the best solvent would be another hydrocarbon-- e.g. petrol ----or--- xylene or toluene would be good but may be difficult to get a hold of now due to safety concerns. Xylene (1 Litre)
If using it ---wear protective clothing+gloves , avoid inhaling the fumes and do not use in confined spaces.

 

[Liquid silver]

Try a vinegar/water dilution using a mist sprayer. I use it on a regular basis ,the vinigar seems to cut through most things. Then clean windscreen as normal.

 

[boxbrownie]

Do you know if it is in fact a wax? Or maybe it was a some type of silicon sealant (so called wax!) ?

 

[optimusprime]

Cut a potato in half and rub the screen with the cut ends. Trust me this is the the best remedy known to man and its natural and works. Obviously you need to rinse the screen afterwards.

Bruce its for stopping ice forming overnight.

 

[optimusprime]

Clean

The old trick was parafin and news paper.Then clean off with kitchen towel

 

[Druk]

^ thought it was vinegar and newspaper?

 

[Giantvanman]

+1 for vinegar and newspaper.

EDIT: scrunched up newspaper, that is.

 

[Ted]

+1 for vinegar and newspaper. EDIT: scrunched up newspaper, that is.

Also works well if you have any chips.

 

[mannikon]

Clay bar will get rid of all unwanted crud on the windscreen.

 

[ItalianTuneUp]

Acetone?

 

[tingtongpj]

i always use toothpaste to clean my screen, cuts through anything.

obviously you need to wash the screen afterwards.