Using Windex for washing cars?

[jds2006]

Is it bad if I use windex to wash my car? If it is, how will it damage it?

 

[yankeesfan]

Why would you use windex? Soap and water works, doesn't it?

 

[mugs]

I don't think it would be GOOD... just buy some car was soap

 

[Philippine Mango]

yes, it sucks mighty hard for windowss. don't use windex, found that out the hard way many years ago.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Use Windex to wash your windows, nothing else. Or the Car Gods will rain down a hail of fire upon your stupid self.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
yes, it sucks mighty hard for windowss. don't use windex, found that out the hard way many years ago.

You're doing it wrong. Works perfectly for my cars applying with paper towel/terry cloth and drying with microfiber towel, smear free and crystal clear.

 

[sswingle]

Works fine on my windows. I would never dream of using it for the whole car though...

 

[Goosemaster]

Makes for a great transmission lubricant

Lubricates your ass all the way to the shop

 

[jds2006]

What would happen if I used it on the paint of my car?

If I only washed my whole car with windex once, would that do a lot of damage, or just a little? Does it only do a lot of damage if I washed it with windex all the time? Once is just OK, right?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: jds2006
What would happen if I used it on the paint of my car?

If I only washed my whole car with windex once, would that do a lot of damage, or just a little? Does it only do a lot of damage if I washed it with windex all the time? Once is just OK, right?

Wash it properly this time, and wax it when you're done.

- M4H

 

[isekii]

what kind of dumbass question is this.

First of all why would you use windex to wash you're car.
Second, do you realize how much a bottle of windex costs ? And how many bottles you'd need to wash your car.
Third, Why would you want to risk possibly damaging your paint ?

 

[jds2006]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: jds2006
What would happen if I used it on the paint of my car?

If I only washed my whole car with windex once, would that do a lot of damage, or just a little? Does it only do a lot of damage if I washed it with windex all the time? Once is just OK, right?

Wash it properly this time, and wax it when you're done.

- M4H

What if I already waxed it 3 times within the past 2 months? Some people have told me that waxing my car too much is bad. Should I still wax my car after I clean it?

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Use Windex to wash your windows, nothing else. Or the Car Gods will rain down a hail of fire upon your stupid self.

I prefer Invisiglass...

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
yes, it sucks mighty hard for windowss. don't use windex, found that out the hard way many years ago.

You're doing it wrong. Works perfectly for my cars applying with paper towel/terry cloth and drying with microfiber towel, smear free and crystal clear.

You're a liar and a theif. Don't listen to this man, he sells snake oil.

 

[herbiehancock]

Since Windex advertises their product as containing Ammonia (read the label), I'd wonder what using ammonia-containing products would do to the paint.....it'd certainly begin to strip off any wax on the car.

 

[glen]

well, dilute ammonia is cheaper than windex, and the same thing.

 

[trmiv]

Don't use it to wash your car.

And Stoner Invisible Glass > Windex for car windows.