Cleaning off fly squat

[The Sheriff]

Iso-propyl alcohol is very good for removing all the sticky flies and won't harm the bodywork. (about £12 for 5 litres which you can mix 50/50 with water) much cheaper than brand names which are the same product.

My tip is to do it first thing in the morning while (if) it is still covered in dew before the sun gets on it.

Can you please tell me where you can buy Iso-propyl alcohol for £12.00 for % litres

 

[fairytooth]

Can you please tell me where you can buy Iso-propyl alcohol for £12.00 for % litres

Here: IPA 100% | 5 LITRE | Lab/Pharma. Grade | Isopropyl Alcohol/Isopropanol (99%) 5L | eBay

Uses for Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9%
Isopropyl alcohol is registered as an adjuvant, used to facilitate pesticide applications in agricultural settings, and as an adjuvant in industrial water washer, cooler, and condenser systems.
• A general cleaner - excellent for cleaning glass & lenses. Can be used to clean virtually any surface. Removes light grease, oils, dirt, food stains etc. Evaporates quickly and leaves surface squeaky clean.
• A specialist automotive cleaner, for wiping down waxed and painted panels, plus many more applications!
• A specialist cleaner for computer equipment, electronic devices, contact pins, lenses of lasers in optical disc drives (DVD,CD, Blu-Ray), removes thermal paste of CPUs. Cleans printer heads including Thermal Transfer.
• An Anti-Foamer and Foam Inhibitor.
• Can be used as a Deodoriser for spraying into shoes to eliminate odours.
• Used to make Rinse agents for Dishwashers.
• A solvent for diluting lacquers, PVC adhesives, dyes and printing inks.
• A graffiti remover for removing inks, markers, lipstick etc.
• A De-Icer for locks and windscreens.
• Add to Windscreen washer reservoir for a spotless windscreen every time.
• Antifreeze.
• A fuel additive for dissolving water or ice in fuel lines.​

 

[fairytooth]

It won't harm the bodywork and you can re polish/wax it safely again afterwards. Oh, and mix it 50/50 with water as I said, then it doesn't evaporate so quickly.

Perfectly safe to use. Even on laptop screens.

 

[Johnnygm7lsi]

What detergent do you use David, I have tried bobby dazzler but was not dazzled, I usually fairy with a touch of bleach, removes the streaks and re-whitens the plastic trim round the external doors

 

[fairytooth]

What detergent do you use David, I have tried bobby dazzler but was not dazzled, I usually fairy with a touch of bleach, removes the streaks and re-whitens the plastic trim round the external doors

Detergent will also remove any wax deposits. It simply isn't possible to remove dead flies without removing at least some of the polish. So just give it a nice buff up after you've cleaned them off. I definitely wouldn't use bleach myself

 

[fairytooth]

I think you will find that those heavy duty cleaners you mention actually do contain solvents (more likely iso propyl alcohol than not).

Some of the Muck Off variety even contain brake cleaning fluid which I wouldn't recommend either.

 

[Johnnygm7lsi]

Thanks David, I missed that one, AGE

 

[oppy]

Here: IPA 100% | 5 LITRE | Lab/Pharma. Grade | Isopropyl Alcohol/Isopropanol (99%) 5L | eBay

Uses for Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9%
Isopropyl alcohol is registered as an adjuvant, used to facilitate pesticide applications in agricultural settings, and as an adjuvant in industrial water washer, cooler, and condenser systems.
• A general cleaner - excellent for cleaning glass & lenses. Can be used to clean virtually any surface. Removes light grease, oils, dirt, food stains etc. Evaporates quickly and leaves surface squeaky clean.
• A specialist automotive cleaner, for wiping down waxed and painted panels, plus many more applications!
• A specialist cleaner for computer equipment, electronic devices, contact pins, lenses of lasers in optical disc drives (DVD,CD, Blu-Ray), removes thermal paste of CPUs. Cleans printer heads including Thermal Transfer.
• An Anti-Foamer and Foam Inhibitor.
• Can be used as a Deodoriser for spraying into shoes to eliminate odours.
• Used to make Rinse agents for Dishwashers.
• A solvent for diluting lacquers, PVC adhesives, dyes and printing inks.
• A graffiti remover for removing inks, markers, lipstick etc.
• A De-Icer for locks and windscreens.
• Add to Windscreen washer reservoir for a spotless windscreen every time.
• Antifreeze.
• A fuel additive for dissolving water or ice in fuel lines.​

Can you mix it with Tonic ????:cheers:

 

[fairytooth]

Can you mix it with Tonic ????:cheers:

Let us know how you get on :bow::scared:

 

[fairytooth]

http://www.hella-pagid.com/hellapagid/assets/media/HPBS_SafetyDataSheet_BrakeCleaner_ENG.pdf

As I said before, I wouldn't recommend or use brake cleaner myself. But don't let the evidence put you off.

 

[fairytooth]

David, I don't mind what you put on your van, honestly I don't. But have a read first .....

Brake Cleaner Can Kill: When to Take Safety Warnings Seriously | Popular Science

 

[fairytooth]

In post 35 you said,

'Brake cleaning fluid should not be harmful either as it is simply a de-greaser and will evaporate rapidly. As a solvent, it is like alcohol and not a very strong solvent, and only of limited substances.''

I'm not 'banging on' about it, just responding to an erroneous statement you made.

 

[Deleted member 5816]

When on holiday I carry a squeegee with a extendable handle but just for holidays to make it easier to clean the windscreen I also use Auto Glym Insect Remover it's no cheap so it's a holiday luxury
Active Insect Remover - Products - Autoglym

Alf

 

[Deleted member 8180]

Here: IPA 100% | 5 LITRE | Lab/Pharma. Grade | Isopropyl Alcohol/Isopropanol (99%) 5L | eBay

Uses for Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9%
Isopropyl alcohol is registered as an adjuvant, used to facilitate pesticide applications in agricultural settings, and as an adjuvant in industrial water washer, cooler, and condenser systems.
• A general cleaner - excellent for cleaning glass & lenses. Can be used to clean virtually any surface. Removes light grease, oils, dirt, food stains etc. Evaporates quickly and leaves surface squeaky clean.
• A specialist automotive cleaner, for wiping down waxed and painted panels, plus many more applications!
• A specialist cleaner for computer equipment, electronic devices, contact pins, lenses of lasers in optical disc drives (DVD,CD, Blu-Ray), removes thermal paste of CPUs. Cleans printer heads including Thermal Transfer.
• An Anti-Foamer and Foam Inhibitor.
• Can be used as a Deodoriser for spraying into shoes to eliminate odours.
• Used to make Rinse agents for Dishwashers.
• A solvent for diluting lacquers, PVC adhesives, dyes and printing inks.
• A graffiti remover for removing inks, markers, lipstick etc.
• A De-Icer for locks and windscreens.
• Add to Windscreen washer reservoir for a spotless windscreen every time.
• Antifreeze.
• A fuel additive for dissolving water or ice in fuel lines.​

Much better than meths for cocktails too...

 

[antiqueman]

A lot of offs in this post:dance: