Rear wiper Road Salt and No Rear Wiper!! - Page 2

GHGH · 28th February 2008, 07:14

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Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

White wine mate (IIRC).

Tom

As long as the stain is still wet, washing white wine actually helps!

Followed by lots of salt and then detergent washing to finis off.

robbo51 · 28th February 2008, 07:22

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Originally Posted by dragonglance

Rainx is great i love it, how ever int he spec sheet doesnt Honda say the rear screen is a 'Hydrophillic' screen or we talking about using rainx not for it Hydrophillic properties but for its 'barrier cream' like reasons.

Ha ha ark at me i sound like a professor gone wrong

If it is...Like they say.... 'Hydrophillic'
It doesnt work.
RainX does!!!

Charley Farley · 28th February 2008, 07:43

Hi Variantealta

I use autoglym window cleaner. It works just as well as vinegar without having the corrosive properties. You don't need to use RainX on the hydrophillic part of the rear screen, although as everyone has said its pretty useless when it comes to road salt.

robbo51 · 28th February 2008, 07:49

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Originally Posted by Charley Farley

Hi Variantealta

I use autoglym window cleaner. It works just as well as vinegar without having the corrosive properties. You don't need to use RainX on the hydrophillic part of the rear screen, although as everyone has said its pretty useless when it comes to road salt.

Sorry CF..I totally disagree!!
The RainX transforms the rear screen.
AG is only a cleaner not a water repellant.
On a RainX applied rear screen, the water just runs off!!
Why dont you try it

Unknownsoldier · 28th February 2008, 09:40

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Originally Posted by Charley Farley

Hi Variantealta

I use autoglym window cleaner. It works just as well as vinegar without having the corrosive properties. You don't need to use RainX on the hydrophillic part of the rear screen, although as everyone has said its pretty useless when it comes to road salt.

TBH, it's only corrosive if used in quantity and neat, when mixed with the road salt it becomes as neutral as water in theory, plus the fact whats worse, alkali salt or acidic vinegar, plus, it's a lot cheaper to use vinegar and water, then just wash it over with a little water if your that worried, personally used it for years (even before I was driving on my dads/mums cars, and it's never caused a problem). I like AG glass cleaner, but it does leave a film which goes manky over time (it seems to attract grease).

Tom

Charles_Harding · 28th February 2008, 10:40

Hooray, Hooray!

......si it's not just me and Millie!

"I am ready to meet my maker.
Now whether he is ready to meet me,
That's another matter!"

Charley Farley · 28th February 2008, 11:11

Hi Robbo 51

Are you suggesting that you use rainex on the lower part of the window?

alanwalne · 28th February 2008, 12:17

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Originally Posted by Charley Farley

Hi Robbo 51

Are you suggesting that you use rainex on the lower part of the window?

I understood from the brochure that the lower part had a hydroscopic coating already. Perhaps it need reapplying as I feel water doesn't dispel from the lower window quite as readily as it used to.

dylang652 · 28th February 2008, 12:18

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Originally Posted by Variantealta

Can you tell me how to get red wine out of a linen suit?

Take the bottle out of the pocket?

Dimplyred · 28th February 2008, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Charley Farley

Are you suggesting that you use rainex on the lower part of the window?

I use it on the lower part with no problems.

robbo51 · 28th February 2008, 13:04

Yes..Use it on the lower part too..No problem!!

Charley Farley · 28th February 2008, 14:55

Hi Dimply/Robbo

My lower of the rear window seems to dispel water quite well without the rainex, but I'll put some on to see if it improves.

Dimplyred · 28th February 2008, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Charley Farley

Hi Dimply/Robbo

My lower of the rear window seems to dispel water quite well without the rainex, but I'll put some on to see if it improves.

There's no harm in making something good even better.

dylang652 · 28th February 2008, 18:57

You guys might want to read the following post - page 3 has several people advising NOT to use Rain-X on the lower window!

rainx

robbo51 · 28th February 2008, 19:12

I have no problem with that dylang

Dimplyred · 28th February 2008, 19:46

I've just had a look on the bottle and it does say not to use on plastics.

I must start reading instructions.

Charley Farley · 28th February 2008, 20:01

Hi dylang 652

I thought I saw something which said not to used on plastics. Thanks for the reminder and thanks Dimpleyred for the PM.

ADE Type S · 28th February 2008, 20:05

I must admitt it really dosn't bother me not having a rear wiper, i dont think the screen gets too dirty at all.

As for using rain X on plastics i think there is one that is designed to be used on motorbike helmet visors so that would be fine to use on the lower part of the screen, another thing which is what i do is apply wax to the side and rear windows whilst im doing the bodywork, beads water off very well.

The Phantom · 29th February 2008, 01:11

To be honest I don't think it matters if the lower half is hydroscopic. I find that eventually a sheen of salt staining occurs as the interior of the car gets warmer and the surface water evaporates before it has a chance to bead off.

I also find that the split rear screen is a double edged sword anyway. At night it's great cos the split prevents idiots with high beams blinding you, but when the rear screen needs a clean you have a hard time seeing anyone behind you at night.

Guess it's just Honda's way of getting us to take more care of our cars, and give them a damn good cleaning every week.

Kremmen · 29th February 2008, 07:18

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you have a hard time seeing anyone behind you at night.

This is where we differ in opinion I think.

At night with a mucky rear screen I can still see that I have a pair of headlamps behind me which I find sufficient.

Any other info about what is behind doesn't really bother me.

Horses for courses I suppose.

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This thread is about: Road Salt and No Rear Wiper!!, it's in Bugs, faults and irritations at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier White wine mate (IIRC). Tom As long as the stain is still wet, washing white wine actually helps! Followed by lots ...

28th February 2008, 07:43	#23 (permalink)
Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 478 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Variantealta I use autoglym window cleaner. It works just as well as vinegar without having the corrosive properties. You don't need to use RainX on the hydrophillic part of the rear screen, although as everyone has said its pretty useless when it comes to road salt.

28th February 2008, 10:40	#26 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,783 Thanks: 30 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Hooray, Hooray! ......si it's not just me and Millie! "I am ready to meet my maker. Now whether he is ready to meet me, That's another matter!"

28th February 2008, 11:11	#27 (permalink)
Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 478 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Robbo 51 Are you suggesting that you use rainex on the lower part of the window?

28th February 2008, 13:04	#31 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,742 Thanks: 34 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Yes..Use it on the lower part too..No problem!!

28th February 2008, 14:55	#32 (permalink)
Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 478 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Dimply/Robbo My lower of the rear window seems to dispel water quite well without the rainex, but I'll put some on to see if it improves.

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dylang652 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 6th September 2007 Location: Northampton Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You guys might want to read the following post - page 3 has several people advising NOT to use Rain-X on the lower window! rainx

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robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,742 Thanks: 34 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	I have no problem with that dylang

28th February 2008, 19:46	#36 (permalink)
Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,245 Thanks: 16 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	I've just had a look on the bottle and it does say not to use on plastics. I must start reading instructions.

28th February 2008, 20:01	#37 (permalink)
Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 478 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi dylang 652 I thought I saw something which said not to used on plastics. Thanks for the reminder and thanks Dimpleyred for the PM.

28th February 2008, 20:05	#38 (permalink)
ADE Type S Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: Staffs & Cheshire Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I must admitt it really dosn't bother me not having a rear wiper, i dont think the screen gets too dirty at all. As for using rain X on plastics i think there is one that is designed to be used on motorbike helmet visors so that would be fine to use on the lower part of the screen, another thing which is what i do is apply wax to the side and rear windows whilst im doing the bodywork, beads water off very well.

29th February 2008, 01:11	#39 (permalink)
The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To be honest I don't think it matters if the lower half is hydroscopic. I find that eventually a sheen of salt staining occurs as the interior of the car gets warmer and the surface water evaporates before it has a chance to bead off. I also find that the split rear screen is a double edged sword anyway. At night it's great cos the split prevents idiots with high beams blinding you, but when the rear screen needs a clean you have a hard time seeing anyone behind you at night. Guess it's just Honda's way of getting us to take more care of our cars, and give them a damn good cleaning every week.