How to remove Rain-x

**Rencor** · 09-12-2011, 11:55 AM

What is te best way to remove Rain-X from the windshield?

**ScottB** · 09-12-2011, 12:02 PM

Dp Glass Restorer should work, its abrasive and cleans well too.

**JRivers** · 09-12-2011, 12:04 PM

Once, I made the mistake of spraying Rain-X on the inside glass...it fogs like crazy

so I used APC+ 10:1, followed by a wet rag and then my Megs glass cleaner to removed it and it worked well for me.

**Jimmie** · 09-12-2011, 12:25 PM

As you know it can be a pain to remove. The job becomes simple with a buffer, and bonnet over the pad. It's a huge time saver too. You can do all of your windows in minutes.

**WrightDetail** · 09-12-2011, 12:26 PM

Rain X is yucky....I find anyones Quick Detail/Spray Wax does just as good and doesnt build up like Rain X

**Rencor** · 09-12-2011, 12:39 PM

Jimmie, what products doe use with your recommended method?

Originally Posted by Jimmie

As you know it can be a pain to remove. The job becomes simple with a buffer, and bonnet over the pad. It's a huge time saver too. You can do all of your windows in minutes.

**Rencor** · 09-12-2011, 12:40 PM

Yep - will never make this mistake again!

Originally Posted by WrightDetail

Rain X is yucky....I find anyones Quick Detail/Spray Wax does just as good and doesnt build up like Rain X

**Jimmie** · 09-12-2011, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Rencor

Jimmie, what products doe use with your recommended method?

Mine are light blue microfiber bonnets like these:
Special Purchase Microfiber Bonnet 6 Pack, microfiber buffing bonnets
You can also use one to apply Rain-X.
Quick and easy compared to hand apps.

**BobbyG** · 09-12-2011, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

Dp Glass Restorer should work, its abrasive and cleans well too.

Scott recommended this to me a couple of years ago and when I tried it I was really amazed how well this did work!

I did the windshield on my truck, which looked clean to me, and I was very surprised at the clarity once I was finished.

I used DP Glass Restorer on a White 5 1/2" flat foam pad with my Porter Cable 7424 dual action polisher on speed 4. It took be only 10 minutes or so to give the glass a new fresh look.

Once I was through I washed it with Meguiar's Glass Cleaner, thoroughly dried it then applied a complete coat of Aquapel...

This product is very impressive, give it a try, I'm sure you'll be impressed...

**FUNX650** · 09-12-2011, 06:01 PM

The most sure fire (no pun intended) way to completely remove RainX is to use naptha. Regular Zippo-type lighter fluid is naptha based. So is Coleman (or similar) camp fuel. You can also use VM&P naptha...found at most home improvement and paint supplies stores.

Naptha eliminates any RainX that has even found its way into auto glass' microscopic 'pores'.

Bob