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!

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.

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™ which was part of the Diamondite Glass Cleaning System 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

[trek]

Here you go...

Video - Glass Polishing Results - Mercedes-Benz

Is that system only enough for 1 windshield?

[Mike Phillips]

Is that system only enough for 1 windshield?

From the Diamondite webpage, 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, scroll to the bottom and it states,

yea guess I could have done that...thanks

[ScottB]

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