W/S Treatment

[Mike Burke]

Hello, I have used RainX a few times. I have some of the same issues with fogging or streaking on the outside just like others. I am wanting to use something else. I have read about PPG's stuff, Rain Clear , and some others. My question.....in your opinion whats the best thing to use ? And if I do switch, how do I remove the RainX from my windows ?
Thanks
Mike :)

[sullysdetailing]

Hello, I have used RainX a few times. I have some of the same issues with fogging or streaking on the outside just like others. I am wanting to use something else. I have read about PPG's stuff, Rain Clear , and some others. My question.....in your opinion whats the best thing to use ? And if I do switch, how do I remove the RainX from my windows ?
Thanks
Mike :)
You can clay or used a 50/50 IPA wipedown. That should sprip the RainX

[ScottB]

Move to Aquapel ... you wont ever visit RainX again. If you dont want to put any type of protectant on glass, then move to Stoners Invisible Glass with Rain Repellant. Works well in a pinch ...

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Mike,

Since this is your first post,

Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:



My question.....in your opinion whats the best thing to use ?

And if I do switch, how do I remove the RainX from my windows ?


I've owned 6 classic British Sport car and this means I never had operational electrical components. :laughing:

The wipers on my 1974 Spitfire never worked so I used RainX to get me through the Oregon wet and rainy Fall, Winter, Spring and Summers and don't ever remember having a problem with it. At the time there were no other competitors to this product either.

You'll probably just have to take the step and test some out to see which one you like best. As for cleaning the RainX off the glass, claying should remove most of anything on the surface but nothing beats using a dedicated glass polish with a mechanical abrasive to really get the surface clean.

I recently used some Diamondite® Spray Clay™ (http://www.autogeek.net/dsc6.html) which was part of the Diamondite Glass Cleaning System (http://www.autogeek.net/diglclsykit.html) to remove some kind of film off glass that a normal glass cleaner had no effect at all on.

Hang tight, I'm uploading a video with the before and after results.


:)

[Emile]

Spray alcohol on the glass (out of a spray bottle) and buff with a microfiber towel.

I keep hearing good things about Aquapel. I may have to bite the bullet one day and just buy the stuff.

[Mike Phillips]

Here you go...

Video - Glass Polishing Results - Mercedes-Benz (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-videos/21131-video-glass-polishing-results-mercedes-benz.html)


:)

[trek]

Here you go...

Video - Glass Polishing Results - Mercedes-Benz (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-videos/21131-video-glass-polishing-results-mercedes-benz.html)


:)


Is that system only enough for 1 windshield?

[Mike Phillips]

Is that system only enough for 1 windshield?

From the Diamondite webpage (http://www.autogeek.net/diglclsykit.html), scroll to the bottom and it states,



The Diamondite Glass Cleaning & Protection System will treat the glass on 5-6 vehicles.





:)

[trek]

From the Diamondite webpage (http://www.autogeek.net/diglclsykit.html), scroll to the bottom and it states,






:)

yea guess I could have done that...thanks :xyxthumbs:

[ScottB]

DP Glass Restorer is another great option for cleaning past protectants off glass. Bottle lasts and lasts and lasts.

[gregozedobe]

I used RainX for yonks (15 years or so), but got tired of having to reapply it every 4-6 weeks (when it is wearing off it gets slimy, particularly when cold).

I started using Aquapel over a year ago and am much happier with it. Aquapel lasts MUCH longer between applications (10 months on my van that I drive often, and 14 months and still going strong on my wagon that I drive less often).

I believe the RainX gives slightly better water repelling for the first week or so after application (bigger beads, roll off quicker + better vision), but from then on Aquapel is better.

Aquapel is dearer per application, but because it lasts so much longer the cost difference isn't so significant.

I found Amway metal polish was effective for removing old RainX (applied wet and rinsed very throughly off both the glass and the bodywork before it dries). Left the glass squeaky clean, ready to apply the Aquapel.

[MisterShark]

Regarding specifically the fogging issue that Rain-X is known to cause (and which I've personally experienced): does Aquapel successfully avoid this problem?

If there's no fogging associated with Aquapel then I think it's time for me to give it a try.

Thanks.