How to remove Rain-x

[Rencor]

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

[ScottB]

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

[JRivers]

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

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]

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

[Rencor]

Jimmie, what products doe use with your recommended method?
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]

Yep - will never make this mistake again!
Rain X is yucky....I find anyones Quick Detail/Spray Wax does just as good and doesnt build up like Rain X

[Jimmie]

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 (http://www.autogeek.net/microfiber-bonnet.html)
You can also use one to apply Rain-X.
Quick and easy compared to hand apps.

[BobbyG]

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...:props:

[FUNX650]

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

[BobbyG]

Bob,

Is Naptha available to the general public lile at a home goods center?

[FUNX650]

Bob,

Is Naptha available to the general public lile at a home goods center?

In the paint section at my local Home Depot and Lowe's......VM&P naptha is available. If not, they'll order some for you. All of the paint supply and hardware stores around my area carry VM&P and "regular" naptha also.

Hope this helps.

Bob

[BobbyG]

Yes it does Bob, thank you! :dblthumb2:

[FUNX650]

Yes it does Bob, thank you! :dblthumb2:


homedepot.com/buy/paint-cleaners-thinners-removers-thinners/{klean-strip-1-qt-varnish-maker-and-painter-s-naphtha}-188888...Shop for {Klean-Strip 1 Qt. Varnish Maker and Painter's Naphtha (126683) from The Home Depot}

No online shopping (can't ship)...available only at the brick & mortars.

:)

Bob

[Rencor]

Got it off (I think)! Thanks all for your suggestions.