Should I feel Guilty For Using Gas Station Squeegees?

[RickMachE]

I'm going to buy some of those net sponges, and keep a squeegee for traveling. Put it in a bag, in the frunk, with a bottle of water.

I have used the gas station squeegee where it's the same location as the EA chargers (Sheetz), but otherwise, no, I don't use their squeegee.

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[andyrross]

I just got back from a 2K mile trip to California and back. For the price, this was my best investment for the tripL https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-9425CDX-Liquid-Refillable-Squeegee/dp/B00NFJMXJO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23UE7XZ8F94PZ&keywords=rain-x+9425CDX&qid=1684159439&sprefix=rain-x+9425cdx,aps,147&sr=8-1
It is a squeegee with the glass cleaner built in

 

[phil]

I've been buying gas at gas stations for nearly 50 years. I don't recall ever once using their squeegee. I have taken a few of those blue paper towels, though.

My conscience is clear.

 

[AZBill]

I just got back from a 2K mile trip to California and back. For the price, this was my best investment for the tripL https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-9425CDX-Liquid-Refillable-Squeegee/dp/B00NFJMXJO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23UE7XZ8F94PZ&keywords=rain-x+9425CDX&qid=1684159439&sprefix=rain-x+9425cdx,aps,147&sr=8-1
It is a squeegee with the glass cleaner built in

I bought one of those at Walmart and it works great. I just keep it at home, but could see taking it on a trip.

Also have one of these for cleaning the inside of the windshield.

https://mypartsng.com/product/rain-x-window-cleaning-wand/

 

[ChasingCoral]

I carry a spray bottle, some microfiber towels, and a squeegee in the frunk.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

Is that a “looney bin”? Asking for a friend ???

I was thinking of a monetary, not mental solution to our friend’s perceived problem.

 

[AKgrampy]

Getting EVed?

There just has to be something catchier than that especially with the EV,s that also block DC chargers. Well something catchier than “Rude A-hole” I guess

 

[Benny’66]

I carry a spray bottle, some microfiber towels, and a squeegee in the frunk.

Thanks for posting the vid, not sure everyone got my quote. This commercial just cracks me up! I can totally see this happening to people.

 

[azerik]

I did recently. Left my EV juice all over the place. I've sure people could sense I was there for days. Just the smell of it. Like lavender and shea butter.. They probably puked and needed Bud Lite and hand sanitizer after. I'm such a rude EvHole.

 

[Ev Blau]

One day we will look back in amazement that charging stations were not plentiful and did not have squeegees. We will tell stories to the next generation of what it was like to go to a gas station (what's that?!) to use their squeegees after a summer drive, and of the low range and poor cold weather performance of our EV batteries. They will listen in wonderment of how we accomplished all of this without AI to guide our way.

Until then, do what you have to do to keep the glass clean. It's rough out there being an EV owner minority in a field of ICE vehicles.

In many ways your first description raises visions of Ewoks around a campfire recalling epic events in glorious days of yore.

BTW, taking a poll here: what car wash cleanser do y’all favor? Same with glass cleaner? I plan to keep a squeegee and spray bottles in the frunk from now on.

 

[A-A-Ron]

As far as I'm concerned, the squeegees are for their customers, so go buy something and then you can feel free to use the squeegees.

 

[Jimrpa]

I like @ChasingCoral s solution for long trips where the glass will get filthy from insects and road debris.

 

[superdave80]

The important question nobody is asking: Is the minimum-wage gas station attendant inside the store on his phone REALLY going to give a rip if you use the squeegee?

 

[MellowJohnny]

As far as I'm concerned, the squeegees are for their customers, so go buy something and then you can feel free to use the squeegees.

I am a customer - I'll just start drawing down my "squeegee account" from the number of gas station visits I've banked over the years which did not involve the use of the squeegee.

 

[A-A-Ron]

I am a customer - I'll just start drawing down my "squeegee account" from the number of gas station visits I've banked over the years which did not involve the use of the squeegee.

While you're at it, swing by McDonalds and fill up that large fountain drink you bought last year because 'free refills' amiright?

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