Better than Rain-x?

[roguerobot]

I just bought Duragloss Rain Repel, and was very hopeful, as it had good reviews. Rain-x is a pain to apply, and just doesn't last that long.

I tried the Duragloss Rain Repel, and its convenient, being a glass cleaner. It does bead the rain, but it doesn't allow you to drive with the wipers wiping less: the water doesn't stream off the windshield at speed. After the 12 days of rain here in NC, I have reluctantly put Rain-X back on.

Anyone have other suggestions? I don't really want to get to high dollar glass coating, but if they outperform Rain-x and last much longer, I might consider it.

[Rsurfer]

Car Pro's Forte would be my choice.

[Finemess]

You may want to try this.lasts longer but I find it a little more fussy to apply than Rain-X.

Aquapel Glass Treatment, Rain Repellent, glass sealant, windshield protectant, Aqua-pel glass wipe (http://www.autogeek.net/rain-repellent.html)

[top189h]

I started using 845 on glass. Going on 4 months on my windshield and my wife's. I don't use my wipers much and it still sheds water great, she uses her wipers a lot and I need to reapply on her windshield.

[roguerobot]

You may want to try this.lasts longer but I find it a little more fussy to apply than Rain-X.

Aquapel Glass Treatment, Rain Repellent, glass sealant, windshield protectant, Aqua-pel glass wipe (http://www.autogeek.net/rain-repellent.html)

Is that a single windshield per applicator, or can you somehow store it for additional applications?

[Rsurfer]

Is that a single windshield per applicator, or can you somehow store it for additional applications?

Once the seal is broken, you must use all of it.

[MarkD51]

Once the seal is broken, you must use all of it.

And Aquapel doesn't go very far either. I did my windshield on my small Kia, and I think I did the two front side windows with "Vapor" that was left.

Second time I used it, I got some tips here, popped the applicator facing up, not down, spread it thinner, worked like DATA on Ster Trek, and then barely got the side windows too.

I wasn't impressed with Aquapel's performance or longevity either.

[MarkD51]

And the second time I used Aquapel, I went to the nines cleaning-prepping the glass beforehand. First clean with Invisible Glass, then Clayed, then used Pinnacle Cleaner-waterspot remover, then 91% Alcohol, then CP Eraser.

I didn't think the stuff lasted any longer than Rain-X IMO, both times. It's one product I'll never buy again, even if the applicators were 59 cents each.

[glfnaz]

I started using 845 on glass. Going on 4 months on my windshield and my wife's. I don't use my wipers much and it still sheds water great, she uses her wipers a lot and I need to reapply on her windshield.

I do the same, Collinite 845 or DG 105 on my windows.

[Finemess]

Is that a single windshield per applicator, or can you somehow store it for additional applications?

You can do two out of one treatment, but you have to have all your ducks in a row. You have to work super fast.

[ScottB]

Aquapel was my choice until the newer glass coatings came into play. I clean with DP's Glass Restorer and apply. Months and months of protection. Doesn't streak anywhere near Rain-X and wipers don't chatter.

[vanev]

Auto Glass:
Glass is something I have always paid a lot of attention to in regards to detailing specifically.
I also happen to be in the middle of an extensive research project regarding auto glass cleaner specifically.
http://i.imgur.com/4zWMU6Y.jpg


Ironically, the last two products I tested were original Rain-X and Rain-X Rain Repellent.
I am also in NC and have experienced the same 12 straight days of rain.
http://i.imgur.com/VPNQSO3.jpg


Rain X Original:
http://i.imgur.com/HItWs4J.jpg

- By far the worst glass cleaner of any kind I have ever used.
- This product is horrible.
- I would describe this product as cleaning with tap water mixed with clear hand soap.
- Very Runny.
- Takes forever to buff in.
- Takes forever to dry.
- Leaves the glass smeary to a critical eye.
- The scent is ok but reminds me of wet rubber floor mats.
- Hated this product before I even finished cleaning all the glass. Was counting down the minutes until my experience with Rain-X original was over.
- Acid Rain with Tap Water can clean glass better than this product.
- Not sure how this product even has a market of consumers.
- Would not recommend.
- Will never buy again.
- Would not use this product if it was given to me free.
- Even the directions are hilarious.
(Only use with Dry Paper Towel and 100% cotton cloth).
- Horrible multi- surface cleaner.

Rain-X Rain Repellent.
http://i.imgur.com/wuX1AJL.jpg

- Good product.
- Remarkably better than the original.
- A bit runny, but not too bad.
- Does take a long time to work into the glass.
- Does take a long time to dry.
- Scent of a light solvent
- Very nice clarity when finally ready.
- Recommend this product.
- Not designed for multi-surface cleaning.

Recommendation:
Armor All Auto Glass.
http://i.imgur.com/YSGlw62.jpg

To date, this is definitively the best auto glass cleaner I have ever used.
- Cleans great, best glass cleaner I have used for cleaning specifically, not just finishing.
- Dries fast.
- Not runny.
- Great visibility and clarity looking through the glass.
- Showroom reflection
- Showroom shine.
- Fantastic Scent (I refer to it as an Executive Scent).
- Outstanding multi surface cleaner.
- Outstanding for interior electronics and dash.
- Super cheap: $2.80 /bottle at Wal-Mart.
- Not stated to be hydrophobic, but I have never seen a glass cleaner perform this well in the rain, and then look brand new after the rain has stopped and the glass has dried.
- Highly recommend this product.

[MPBGT]

Last time I replaced my wife's wiper blades i put Rain X brand blades on. They state that they apply the rain repellant treatment. I thought it was BS. I do use rain x quite often on my DD but my wifes does not get as much attention because it's in the garage. We took her car on a trip recently and I will say that these blades do seem to re apply the treatment as water still beaded like crazy even months after my last application of rain x

[MarkD51]

Auto Glass:
Glass is something I have always paid a lot of attention to in regards to detailing specifically.
I also happen to be in the middle of an extensive research project regarding auto glass cleaner specifically.
http://i.imgur.com/4zWMU6Y.jpg


Ironically, the last two products I tested were original Rain-X and Rain-X Rain Repellent.
I am also in NC and have experienced the same 12 straight days of rain.
http://i.imgur.com/VPNQSO3.jpg


Rain X Original:
http://i.imgur.com/HItWs4J.jpg

- By far the worst glass cleaner of any kind I have ever used.
- This product is horrible.
- I would describe this product as cleaning with tap water mixed with clear hand soap.
- Very Runny.
- Takes forever to buff in.
- Takes forever to dry.
- Leaves the glass smeary to a critical eye.
- The scent is ok but reminds me of wet rubber floor mats.
- Hated this product before I even finished cleaning all the glass. Was counting down the minutes until my experience with Rain-X original was over.
- Acid Rain with Tap Water can clean glass better than this product.
- Not sure how this product even has a market of consumers.
- Would not recommend.
- Will never buy again.
- Would not use this product if it was given to me free.
- Even the directions are hilarious.
(Only use with Dry Paper Towel and 100% cotton cloth).
- Horrible multi- surface cleaner.

Rain-X Rain Repellent.
http://i.imgur.com/wuX1AJL.jpg

- Good product.
- Remarkably better than the original.
- A bit runny, but not too bad.
- Does take a long time to work into the glass.
- Does take a long time to dry.
- Scent of a light solvent
- Very nice clarity when finally ready.
- Recommend this product.
- Not designed for multi-surface cleaning.

Recommendation:
Armor All Auto Glass.
http://i.imgur.com/YSGlw62.jpg

To date, this is definitively the best auto glass cleaner I have ever used.
- Cleans great, best glass cleaner I have used for cleaning specifically, not just finishing.
- Dries fast.
- Not runny.
- Great visibility and clarity looking through the glass.
- Showroom reflection
- Showroom shine.
- Fantastic Scent (I refer to it as an Executive Scent).
- Outstanding multi surface cleaner.
- Outstanding for interior electronics and dash.
- Super cheap: $2.80 /bottle at Wal-Mart.
- Not stated to be hydrophobic, but I have never seen a glass cleaner perform this well in the rain, and then look brand new after the rain has stopped and the glass has dried.
- Highly recommend this product.

You've shown no "original rain-x" in this post.

[07gtcs]

I use my WOWA Sealant, Blackfire Crystal Seal