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pjelsworth · 8th October 2006, 09:55

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Originally Posted by BrianI

Has anyone used Rain-X on the front windscreen on cars fitted with automatic wipers? I just thought that if it is effective in dispersing water droplets as claimed, then there would be no water droplets left for the auto wipers to detect and the wipers would not come on. In reality does this happen and do the auto wipers still come on.

Brian

Brian
It doesn't seem to stop the auto wipers working properly. I don't know whether they sense the droplets on the glass or actually hitting the glass. I can't get it to stop smearing now I have applied it to the windscreen whichever technique I try to apply it. Any ideas how to get it off?

Charles_Harding · 8th October 2006, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjelsworth

Brian
It doesn't seem to stop the auto wipers working properly. I don't know whether they sense the droplets on the glass or actually hitting the glass. I can't get it to stop smearing now I have applied it to the windscreen whichever technique I try to apply it. Any ideas how to get it off?

Get it off???

Can't get the bl**dy stuff on!!!

I wanna wiper!!!

allan40alt · 15th November 2006, 11:54

In next weeks Auto Express (out Wed. 22nd Nov.) the Product Test is on rain repellent buys to keep the winter screens clean.

Skaven252 · 15th November 2006, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjelsworth

Brian
I don't know whether they sense the droplets on the glass or actually hitting the glass.

It's done optically, with an infrared sensor.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/wiper4.htm
http://static.howstuffworks.com/pdf/rain-sensor.pdf

Miggins · 15th November 2006, 18:02

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Originally Posted by richierich

I have used it on the high-tec space age McPlastic, and it hasn't dissolved, rotted or fallen out, I can't say it has made much difference either though.

from: Heated Rear Plastic Window

How many of you have used Rain-X (or other brands) on the rear lower plastic part of the screen?

Is it safe as Rain-X and other brands state not to use it on plastic!

Does it make any difference or doesn't the airflow help on the lower screen?

Bungle · 15th November 2006, 18:58

I personally would not use the product on anything except the rear glass section of window, or the mirrors.

Long term damage to the plastic section would not be immediately obvious, it could make it brittle in years to come. I wouldn't risk it.

That part of the rear window has not really caused me any issues. I did notice on a long, wet motorway stint recently that it had collected a little road grime on the plastic part, but not enough to worry about. The rear window did not have a single drop of water on it the whole time, despite being in heavy rain!
It was impressive, actually. I had been pulled up in the rain to eat lunch, where some water had begun to settle on the rear window, got onto the motorway, and within seconds, the rear window was bone-dry! Amazing!

damianscott71 · 18th November 2006, 23:52

I've used rainx and now some stuff made by diamondbrite (can't remember what it's called at the minute!) on cars past and present and I've always found it extremely useful.

I wouldn't dare put it on the lower section of the rear window though!

Damian

p.s. Apply lightly & evenly with a cloth or sponge all over glass. allow to dry then reapply. Allow to dry to a haze. Use a fine water mist to dampen the glass and gently polish with a dry paper towel to remove the haze.

IWANTACIVIC · 19th November 2006, 04:27

used rain x and prem a clear on 307 worked well but doesnt seem to work as well on civic ill have to clean my rear window and reply i think, the rain x simed to dry to marks on the rear window , i try again if its nice tommow.

Miggins · 19th November 2006, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

I personally would not use the product on anything except the rear glass section of window, or the mirrors.

Long term damage to the plastic section would not be immediately obvious, it could make it brittle in years to come. I wouldn't risk it.

I think the reason these products should not to be used on the plastic windows is due to them all being 'petroleum' based - so that the fluid flashes off.

I was going to use wax but believe this too is 'petroleum' based?

Bassa · 19th November 2006, 19:40

Has anyone used this product from Meguairs - on the plastic section of rear window, plus front & rear lenses?

johnd · 20th November 2006, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassa

Has anyone used this product from Meguairs - on the plastic section of rear window, plus front & rear lenses?

Only use it on the lenses, good stuff and easy to use.

Miggins · 20th November 2006, 14:14

Appears to be only a cleaner/restorer as opposed to a water dispersal agent?

johnd · 21st November 2006, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miggins

Appears to be only a cleaner/restorer as opposed to a water dispersal agent?

If you want to repel water try waxing the lens, just as good as any water dispersal agent and cheaper.
You can wax all glass except for the front screen.

Miggins · 21st November 2006, 09:06

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Originally Posted by johnd

If you want to repel water try waxing the lens, just as good as any water dispersal agent and cheaper.
You can wax all glass except for the front screen.

Cheers Johnd
I've found wax very effective on my m'bike helmet - didn't use it on the visor! (Waxed and polished it so much it slipped through my hands onto the concrete floor

).

Plenty of bottles of turtle wax lying around I'll give it a try.

happy chappy · 21st November 2006, 18:30

Hi i am using rain x on the rear screen,great job,not much use for it on the front though.

Bassa · 22nd November 2006, 14:06

The Auto Express rain repellent product test featured 7 products.
Halfords Rain Repellent was the winner with Rain-X in second place. Mer Rain Away was 3rd.

Bungle · 22nd November 2006, 15:21

Maybe I will be buying Halford's own next time......

bounce75 · 22nd November 2006, 20:40

I used rainx last week & must say it works very well.

AndyM · 22nd November 2006, 23:54

I've used the Halfords version of RainX on my current car (BMW - goes next month for a shiny red EX) and the wifes Civic.

On all the side glass and mirrors it's very effective.
I did try the windscreen on my car and found that above 40mph the screen was nice and clear without any wipers. Around town/low speed though you need wipers and this causes streaking. It also erodes the repellent finish away.

All said and done though driving at 70mph in the pouring rain on the motorway without wipers is quite something to behold, particularly passengers reactions.

robbo51 · 15th July 2007, 14:02

Just done mine with it......
Oh my God....
What a difference.
The water just runs straight off...
Fantastic stuff.
I cant recommend this enough!!

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robbo51 Diesel of course Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,138 Thanks: 49 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just done mine with it...... Oh my God.... What a difference. The water just runs straight off... Fantastic stuff. I cant recommend this enough!! Last edited by robbo51; 15th July 2007 at 18:40.

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