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RainX
I've been using RainX on both my cars for
about nine monthes. It considerably helps
visibility in the rain and I don't have to use the
windshield wipers a lot.
Does anyone have any home-made recipies to
put on windshields to repel rain like RainX? (I've
read that glycergin works well).
If you have used RainX, what have your
experiences been? How do you apply it, and how
often?
about nine monthes. It considerably helps
visibility in the rain and I don't have to use the
windshield wipers a lot.
Does anyone have any home-made recipies to
put on windshields to repel rain like RainX? (I've
read that glycergin works well).
If you have used RainX, what have your
experiences been? How do you apply it, and how
often?
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I apply just like it says on the back of the bottle. Take a rag, pour some Rain-X onto the rag and apply on windows in a circular motion like wax. Once it forms a slight haze wipe off with another dry rag.
After you apply the RainX and let it come to a haze, how long do you wait to wipe it off? I find that when you let the haze sit for 5-10 minutes (longer than the directions, I know), the RainX works better and lasts longer. Just wondering.
-dzul-
I usually let it sit on the window's for about the same time, about 10 minutes. But only in the garage. In the sun you should wipe it off after only 5 minutes or so. It does last longer when you let it sit for 10-15 minutes, that's why I do it too.
Don't get me wrong, I like Rain-X, the only thing I dont like is when you have to use the wipers you get a big smear on the windshield. This can be dangerous at night if your meeting a car head on.
I like Rain-X on my mirrors helps keep the rain off and you sure can see a lot better.
I would like to e-mail the people at Rain-X because I have some questions only they can answer, does anyone have their e-mail address?
How long are other people's lasting? Have you tried their Rain-X glass cleaner? It's suppose to make your Rain-X last longer.
THe reason your rain-X applications may only be lasting 2 months is because you are putting on a very thin layer. YOu might want to try to apply a thicker layer or apply 2 or 3 layers of rain-X, one after another, every time you apply rain-X..
Then I got a job in the city, where I had to deal with stop and go traffic. Rain-x is worthless at less then 20 mph, and of questionable worth at less then 45. For the times when it rains and traffic is not bad I like it.
Just remember that even though you can see better with rain-x in heavy rain then wipers, doesn't mean your can't hydroplane. Keep the speeds reasonable for the condidtions.
bkv
windshield washer Rain-X Additive.
The combination seems to provide better protection and hold up much longer.
Instead, a friend who drove a Seattle Transit System bus told me that they use ordinary "Cream of Tartar" on their windshields, it's an ordinary kitchen spice - I believe.
I place the powdery stuff in a shallow soup bowl, add tap water to make a paste and apply to the windshield with a wet sponge in a vigorous circle pattern. Then, rinse off with a garden hose or, with a clear wet sponge until the glass is clear. I mean to tell you that the paste cleans every molecule off of the windshield - almost like a miracle. If you want to really clean a windshield - try it once or twice to see the results.
how think of a paste do you make?
tonewheel,
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With your comment, I take it that you think the process with cream of tarter is a farce?? I say to you --- try it -you'll like it.
After using tartar mixture inside, dry the surface and finish the job with Windex and a rag or paper towel. It will really be clean then.
Some in this chat room poke fun at the process - but, it works well. they probably are insecure??
And to get back to the topic, you said you had used RainX - does this cream of tartar method provide similar effects in the rain as RainX does?
Then, if you are a believer in RainX, you can apply RainX to the clean window surface.
Using this process gives you very clean windows and RainX of course, puts a coating on that lets the rain water run right off - straight away.My objection to RainX is that after a while, the glass surface streaks badly. I will not use RainX again for that reason - even though I have a couple of large bottles that were given to me.
Finally, yes I use Windex on the outside glass to finish up.
When it rains I hardly have to use my winsdshield wipers. I love the way water just flies of the windshield.
I have friends who used to use car wax on their window. Surprising this does work, but it just makes the water bead on the glass. It doesn't run of quickly like Rain-X.
The quickest way to remove Rain-X from your windshield is to drive your car through any ordinary car wash. Soap kills that stuff!
The quickest way to ruin decals and/or remove them from a car is to allow Rain-X to come in contact with them, especially base decals!
What we need is some decorum around here. A little class.
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"For uncoated glass only" -- Does this apply to some (i.e., my) cars?
Odie
For somebody that can detect the slightest speck of dust, does having proper layers of Rain-X applied to the windshield cause it to be "hazed" or otherwise less optically clear, if only in the slightest way?
And if so, does simple dishwasher soap remove it entirely?
1) The bottle directions say "do not allow product to contact painted surfaces." But it's bound to happen accidentally, if just a little. What happens to the painted areas that get contacted?
2) It works so well when applied properly on the exterior, why not also on the interior? What problems would arise?
--Scissors
"If it ain't broke, hit it harder."
1) I've allowed it to contact painted surfaces and I just wipe it off *immediately*. I've never tested what would happen if it sits there. I've never noticed a problem.
2) Don't use it on the interior because fog will form more easily and because some windows have a special coating on the inside surface that it could damage.
--Scissors
"Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide!"
The windshield washer additive is very good if you don't let it freeze in it's concentrated state. Keep it inside. Otherwise it precipitates into particles that clog the nozzles. Make sure the concentrate is cloudy, not a dark pink with gunk in the bottom.