Be sure to check out our Amazon store for many of the items we review or recommend. Cost is the same as regular Amazon purchases. www.amazon.com/shop/gunsandgearnetwork

Been making my own for years. THe Love Bugs here in FL demand it.. Quick tip, put the water in first, then add everything else. No foam, no wasted products.

If you don't have amonia, you can use vinegar as a substitute. Vinegar also keeps mineral deposits from clogging the tubes if you're using tap water instead of distilled H2O. Excellent video, btw!

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@WavScorn259

3 жыл бұрын

How much vinegar should i add? A tablespoon of it? And more when its winter right?

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

@@WavScorn259 More alcohol is what is needed in the winter to prevent freezing. Vinegar acts as a cleaning agent the alcohol acts as a "flashing" agent for quicker drying and less streaking.

@mqamar007

3 жыл бұрын

And what's the substitute for alcohal?

@zenriderx

2 жыл бұрын

Vinegar can cause corrosion to worsen (aka rust).

I'll be making my own soon and posting a video on it, thanks for the tutorial

I love your suggestion! It also will probably help clean your sensor. Rain X made my washer sensor clog so the light stayed on until cleaned.

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Guns n gear, what's not to like?! Great hack, I was going to make my own since it's no longer a 99c convenience, it's watered down at $3-4! It doesn't gret below 32 degrees out here, but the alcohol is a good reminder in case I travel.

Thank you so much for sharing wonderful things.

Nice information. Send a fellow trucker making his own but I had to move before I could ask how to make makes it.

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

If you drive in winter condition be sure and add a lot more alcohol so it will not freeze.

Quarter cup widow cleaner, teaspoon of dawn, quarter cup of alcohol 70%, 3 drops coloring and finish with water.

@steftheengie2904

2 жыл бұрын

Are you in a very cold environment? Like Canada cold

@ceclay1

2 жыл бұрын

@@steftheengie2904 No. I’m in West Virginia. It’s from the 30’s down to single digits throughout the winter here. It varies. With the wind chill it can be 10 degrees below at times. Not for long though.

Do you know how to make blinker fluid as well?

@GunsandGearNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I even know how to make my own muffler bearings. Video coming soon!!

@c50ge

3 жыл бұрын

Kanooter valve and Johnson rod?

@bwghall1

3 жыл бұрын

yep here is how to do it. you have to wait until you have hiccups. then tip in the mix in between the Hicks. and count hick one and hick two and off you blinking go.

@zero_fux_given8840

2 жыл бұрын

Do you also have the recipe to the reverse light fluid??

@jfs70ss

2 жыл бұрын

@@GunsandGearNetwork Muffler bearings....!! LOL Good one...!! First time I've heard that one...!! LOL Happy New Year 2022

Tap water ok as long as it's not rusty like well water or you have bad pipes. Also to test if it has enough alcohol let the container sit in freezing weather outside over night or for a few days to see if it freezes or not. I put 6-8 oz of alcohol in my gallon. Dollar tree's alcohol is only 50%. use 70% or 90%

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

If your alcohol is 50% just add more of it.

Dawn strips your wax finish. I would avoid this on any paint you care about. But a good option if its just a daily driver that you dont care much about.

@GunsandGearNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

I am not washing my car with it and any small amount that might make it to the paint would be pretty harmless. Been using this for years with no ill effects to paint.

Awesome info sir thank you

@GunsandGearNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Ooh love the new intro! Great vid.

@GunsandGearNetwork

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I thought it turned out pretty good. Trying to bring the channel up another level. LOL

I drive a plow truck in Chicago, we all go through these so fast that I had to look how to make it cuz half these gas stations are out of it or it's $6 a jug and the rest of the places are closed cuz the bullshit going on

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

For cold conditions add a lot more alcohol to keep from freezing. Thanks for keeping the roads clear!!

@lifeunplanned7058

2 жыл бұрын

No freezing issues

@alexjohn2495

2 жыл бұрын

@@lifeunplanned7058 I used way more alcohol and was fine but J guess it could be my truck was running so often idk if that kept it from freezing or thawed it if it was frozen when I first started but I think it was good and I didn't notice freezing or have anything break from expanding

AWESOME! Thank You very MUCH for the info! Hugs & Blessings 2U

Distilled water is the best. Won't leave mineral deposits in your system.

@bestinlot

4 жыл бұрын

Distilled water adds cost, similar to buying the windshield.

@curtismansell5254

3 жыл бұрын

@@bestinlot Distilled water is a whopping 99 cents a gallon at the grocery store. Must have to avoid water deposits in the system

@jfs70ss

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtismansell5254 Yes, Great Point. I guess some people don't see there a certain things you just don't compromise on if you want "Quality" vs "Cheap", hence "you get what you pay for". Happy New Year 2022

Try adding the few drops of dawn last, that way no bubble worries!

@jfs70ss

2 жыл бұрын

You would think that would be obvious HOWEVER, sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious....!! Happy New Year 2022

@Counttresa

2 жыл бұрын

@@jfs70ss obviously ;)

I drive a truck and keep a small bottle of dawn with me. I'll squirt a good bit in the windshield cleaner bucket at truck stops. It's better than the free stuff that's there already, and other drivers don't know it, but appreciate it 🤣

@brickbreaker9581

3 жыл бұрын

I hear about adding DAWN to my washer fluid tank(1 tbs per gallon) about five years ago and bugs come right off and Road grime don’t stand a chance against it.

0r ,add the water first 😊

I'm a truck driver an in colder weather -32 i use alcohol from the dollar store an a bottle. To keep from freezing.

@aremedyproject9569

4 жыл бұрын

My fluid froze. How many cups or whatever would you put in a reservoir that’s 59% -45 fluid and 59% summer fluid? I’m tempted to use a cup (250ml) to make it migrate to the tubes... dunno.

@mikeyob4271

4 жыл бұрын

@@aremedyproject9569 1st i would park it in garage warm up.. An adjustment.. I'm in Michigan an it was 8 degrees out an yes im still adjusting. Go to dollar store an buy some rubbing alcohol.. Keep warm.. I hear long winter coming....WTF

I don't keep ammonia around he house but think I will just buy the fluid as I don't run out of it that often.

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

I still buy fluid on occasion but also make it also.

One thing that needs to be mentioned. Only use this on the EXTERIOR of the window. Do NOT use ammonia on the interior of the window if you have window tint. It will ruin it.

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

I keep forgetting how dumb people are now and need to be "explained" everything.

You could put the water first, then it wouldn't foam up😎

@jfs70ss

2 жыл бұрын

I would have put the water in first also. A no-brainer really. You would think that would be obvious HOWEVER, sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious....!! Happy New Year 2022

@babycakes8434

2 жыл бұрын

@@jfs70ss Thank you! Happy 2022 to You as well!🎊🎉🎊

Thanks for the tip..

I made some, seems to work. .20 cents worth of stuff vrs $3 for a jug at the store.

Beats 4 bucks at the gas station!

My 2cents, add the 2 squirts of dish liquid at the very end to prevent the foam up?

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Probably will not mix into the water. Just run the water slow and it will not foam up. I did that to show what to do if it does.

2:54 "Foam up" Why not put the water in first? That way you can go faster because you go full bore with the water, then put the other stuff in it and give it a few good shakes.

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

You could do it that way but if you put the water in slow it will not foam and I feel it gets mixed the best putting it in first.

@tedhart7708

Жыл бұрын

@@GunsandGearNetwork There's no difference.

This is now 4:50 per gallon at the dollar store. No fn way.

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Just another reason to make your own.

will the ammonia hurt the rubber hoses on the windshield? and the wiper blades?

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 ай бұрын

Hasnt hurt mine. If you are not comfortable with it leave it out and just do the alcohol.

Just did this but added way too much red food coloring for fun. Gracias buddy!!

Can you substitute glass cleaner solution instead of dishwash?

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Im sure it would work.

@johnnichols11

Жыл бұрын

No!

8$ a gallon in Canada? Thanks for this

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

companies says. windshield washers liquid have polyphobic coating material etc. that layered windshield for raining days , which slips raining water automatically without wiper on. is that true?

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Meh, could but probably more of a marketing gimmick.

So what was the whole receipy?

Add the dawn after the water;)

I didn't mean just distilled water, just use instead of tap water along with his other ingredients.

There is now no wind shield washer fluid at the store.

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

I saw some at Sheets and it was $5 a gallon.

What type of dish soap was that? In the UK, we have "Fairy" dishwashing soap. Can i use this instead?

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

Dawn, but most any kind should work. Just dont put too much.

@schlomoshekelstein908

3 жыл бұрын

fairy is the same as dawn

Is it all season or summer season only? Can you make bug repellent washer?

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Add more alcohol for winter months during freezing temps.

use distilled water ftw.

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Never used it but i guess you could if you wanted to.

How would you mix it for winter ?

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Just add more alcohol. For a gallon maybe a cup or more. Best method to test it is do what mix you think will work and stick it in the freezer for a couple of days to see if it freezes. If it does thaw it out and add more alcohol till it does not freeze and that will be your winter recipe.

how does it affect the paint?

@GunsandGearNetwork

5 жыл бұрын

Never had a problem. Most of these ingredients is used in commercial fluids. The ammonia is really the only thing you need to be a little careful with.

@curtismansell5254

3 жыл бұрын

@@GunsandGearNetwork Use car washing soap in place of dish soap to avoid stripping your wax off the car. Something you probably also have around the house as well

@Jack-gu7rr

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtismansell5254 Agree..

All ya gotta do to keep it from foaming is put the detergent in last.🤷‍♂️

@GunsandGearNetwork

Жыл бұрын

whatever works for you.

Can it freeze and cracks your system

@GunsandGearNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Just add more alcohol to the mix during the winter.

just put the water in first

How bout just add the soup last🤔

@GunsandGearNetwork

Жыл бұрын

You can if you want. Or just run the water slow and no problem.

👍💪👌

Vinegar will destroy your pump

@GunsandGearNetwork

Ай бұрын

I never mentioned vinegar.

@frederickmatthews4259

Ай бұрын

@@GunsandGearNetwork you’re correct however many comments suggest vinegar if one doesn’t have ammonia so wanted to emphasize no vinegar. Keep up the good work mate

Thanks! I just pay $2 at Walmart.

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

That's great! Nothing wrong with buying. I just find it easier to just make it since I have all the ingredients on hand.

Completely useless and potentially dangerous advice. According to my research, the blue stuff sold as -20 degree F fluid is at least 25% methanol. The -30 stuff is closer to 40%. That tablespoon of alcohol you added is essentially doing nothing. Bottom line, use whatever you want if you live in a warm weather climate. For cold weather, it seems to me that the cheapest option by far is to buy actual washer fluid if you want adequate protection from freezing.

@GunsandGearNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Dangerous? LOL the alcohol is to help "flash" drying. Did you notice I said in the winter I add more alcohol? I guess common sense is not that common anymore.

@steftheengie2904

2 жыл бұрын

Do you own a windshield washer fluid company? Because there is no way it's cheaper to buy it than make it yourself. Even if you fill it half way with alcohol.

Let's see, Dawn can remove wax, ammonia overtime can damage rubber, can also damagEe window tint if it gets on it. Will these small amounts ever do anything, probably not, but I'll stick with the four bucks it cost. 🤣

@GunsandGearNetwork

3 жыл бұрын

What do you think store bought washer fluid is made of? Ever check the ingredients?

@chrispixx

2 жыл бұрын

Car wash soap can be used instead of Dawn.

lol if you add the soap last it wont foam up genius

@GunsandGearNetwork

Жыл бұрын

It also doesn't mix as well with the water. Just saying.

@johnnichols11

Жыл бұрын

It will mix when you pours it in