Rain - X

[Dan Langille]

In a previous thread (Good wipers - Legacy), Rain-X was mentioned. I
bought some and applied it today. So far, the results are good. I've have
yet to encounter rain, but I can see the difference when just applying
washer fluid. The liquid sure beads away quickly.

FYI: Here is how I applied it.

The temperature was about 7C.

I washed the windshield (front and rear) and rinsed well. Three times,
each time scrubbing to make sure it was clean. Then I let it dry and got
rid of any remaining moisture with a dry cloth.

I put some Rain-X solution on a clean dry cloth. I rubbed in into the
window much like one would apply wax. Circular motions, making sure to
cover the entire area. I did the front window one half at a time. I let
the solution dry and it came up to a slight haze. Then I repeated the
application. After it dried again, I wiped off the haze, or perhaps more
correctly, rubbed it in, with a clean dry cloth.

I repeated the process for the other half of the front window. I did the
entire rear window all at once, but using the same method.

I'll probably do the side outside mirrors and the side windows tomorrow.

 

[JohnO]

In a previous thread (Good wipers - Legacy), Rain-X was mentioned. I
bought some and applied it today. So far, the results are good. I've have
yet to encounter rain,

IIRC, the TV ads showed a guy tossing a bucket of muddy brown water
onto the windshield, and it ran off very quickly. So you could always
try that while you wait for rain...


-John O

 

[John]

In a previous thread (Good wipers - Legacy), Rain-X was mentioned. I
bought some and applied it today. So far, the results are good. I've
have
yet to encounter rain, but I can see the difference when just applying
washer fluid. The liquid sure beads away quickly.

I'll probably do the side outside mirrors and the side windows tomorrow.

I always liked it, thought it worked well and is especially helpful at
night.
You might want to put some on the headlights and fogs if you got 'em, helps
keep them clean(er) from all the raod backwash

 

[Dee]

In a previous thread (Good wipers - Legacy), Rain-X was mentioned. I
bought some and applied it today. So far, the results are good. I've
have yet to encounter rain, but I can see the difference when just
applying washer fluid. The liquid sure beads away quickly.

FYI: Here is how I applied it.

The temperature was about 7C.

I washed the windshield (front and rear) and rinsed well. Three
times, each time scrubbing to make sure it was clean. Then I let it
dry and got rid of any remaining moisture with a dry cloth.

I put some Rain-X solution on a clean dry cloth. I rubbed in into the
window much like one would apply wax. Circular motions, making sure
to cover the entire area. I did the front window one half at a time.
I let the solution dry and it came up to a slight haze. Then I
repeated the application. After it dried again, I wiped off the haze,
or perhaps more correctly, rubbed it in, with a clean dry cloth.

I repeated the process for the other half of the front window. I did
the entire rear window all at once, but using the same method.

I'll probably do the side outside mirrors and the side windows
tomorrow.

Sounds like you did a really thorough job! My experience with Rain-X is
that the less I use the wipers and washer fluid, the longer the Rain-X
lasts and the better it works.

Dee

 

[QX]

Sounds like you read the directions. I've been using the stuff for
years and years. Always works great. Reapply as soon as you notice the
beading decreasing.

 

[Dan Langille]

Sounds like you read the directions. I've been using the stuff for
years and years. Always works great. Reapply as soon as you notice the
beading decreasing.

Yeah, I tried to....

I also spoke with the rep who stressed the cleaning.

If the beading decreases, and it's 30 below... I think I'll just have to
wait until spring, or until I happen to park in a heated garage.

 

[y_p_w]

I always liked it, thought it worked well and is especially
helpful at night.
You might want to put some on the headlights and fogs if
you got 'em, helps keep them clean(er) from all the raod
backwash

The problem is that many of these polycarbonate headlamp
lenses have a scratch-resistant coating that will probably
get degraded if you try to polish it or apply a solvent
like the carrier for Rain-X. People who have polished
headlamp lenses with plastic cleaner often find that they
get a short-term fix, but it gets cloudy rather quickly.
Some cars have headlamp wipers.

I do use Rain-X, but typically not on the windshield. I
found that Rain-X affected the wiper rubber. I do use it
on the side and rear windows, as well as the side mirrors.

 

[Dan Langille]

I always liked it, thought it worked well and is especially helpful at
night.
You might want to put some on the headlights and fogs if you got 'em, helps
keep them clean(er) from all the raod backwash

My headlights have a plastic lens so I didn't try.

I did the side windows today, and the side mirrors. We'll see how that
goes....