2007-12-20 00:07:23 · 6 answers · asked by Starbucks27 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most de-icer sprays are alcohol based, and alcohol will cause rubber to deteriorate. To prove this to yourself, take some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe it on an old (junk) tire, that you have already cleaned with a soap and water solution. Notice the black residue on the rag that came from the "clean" tire. This is actually rubber that is dissolved by the alcohol.
2007-12-20 01:35:47 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Despite what some people seem to be answering when they really dont know, it is in fact TRUE. The amount of time it takes for the blades to detiriorate depends upon the concentration of the mixture and the condition of the wiper blades i.e. older ones would be more prone to rot than newer ones, this is one reason they should be changed frequently.
2007-12-22 17:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by super_ted01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, eventally the de-icer will rot your blades. It makes them leave a black smeary residue on your screen!! Just put loads and loads of winter screen wash in your bottle and spray it on. The ice will melt!
2007-12-20 08:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by dtx 50 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i belive it does rot anything rubber like wiper blades the seal around your windows
2007-12-20 08:11:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
the alcohol in the de icer could possibly cause the rubber to crack if it wasnt for the point that its weaked as it melts the ice.
2007-12-20 08:13:26 · answer #5 · answered by Mike&Beki. 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
generally no, deicer and/or washer fluid will not rot your wiper blades. in most cases wiper blades are not replaced in proper intervals, and are just wore out... the sun and dry rot are the biggest causes of wiper failiar.
2007-12-20 08:15:13 · answer #6 · answered by gravel128 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋