rainx

john1509 · 13th September 2006, 19:50

hi guys anyone using rainx as i am getting mixed reports about it damaging your wiper blades and making the windscreen streaky anyone ever had this prob

basegreen · 13th September 2006, 19:51

I use it on the back, rather than the front. cant see the point on the front as the wipers are excellent.

Bardley · 13th September 2006, 20:15

I applied this to front and back at the weekend, its brilliant and does make a difference. Although there hasnt been any rain since I applied it, I used to apply it to my Focus and I thought it was brilliant then, makes a real difference to the way the water is on the windscreen.

I found that it didnt really make the windscreen streaky, although if you dont clean it off properly it does leave smears that the sun catches and is very annoying/dangerous.

This time, I applied it and removed it with a normal cloth and then went over the window with a microfibre cloth and im having no smearing/streaking.

I havent heard anything about it damaging wipers, and it didnt to my focus, dont see why it would now? you should find you dont use the wipers as much anyway! Even if it does damage them, ill just buy some new blades

richierich · 13th September 2006, 20:42

Only use it on the rear window and the mirrors, seem silly putting it on the front when you have wipers anyway, so over time it will rub off.

WoolyCiv · 13th September 2006, 20:42

Used it on the back screen of my cars for the last 6 years. It does exactly as it says on the bottle and wouldn't be without it. Never tried it on the front as like BG think the wipers are good enough.

Smifffy · 13th September 2006, 20:46

Can you get Rainex from Halfords?

TTDegs · 13th September 2006, 20:49

dredging up (once again) from my notoriously dogy memory, I recall that:

The way rainx works is to basically make the glass more slippery - letting the water glide off in the slip stream.

The concern is that when using your wipers, there is less friction for them to overcome against the glass.
The motor is designed with a certain degree of friction to overcome, and still move the wipers at x speed.
By having less friction, the same amount of power from the wiper motor therefore moves them more quickly.

To exagerate the 'issue' for demonstration purposes, this could be thought of always running your wipers at full speed (without rainx), or, always driving everywhere in a gear lower than 'normal'

This in theory could wear out your wiper motor sooner.

BUT this is, as I say, all from my dodgy memory - unless it rings bells with anyone else?

WoolyCiv · 13th September 2006, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smifffy

Can you get Rainex from Halfords?

Thats where I bought mine

Bardley · 13th September 2006, 21:03

I did mainly want to apply it to the back, but as I was at it anyway, I thought I would do the front.

If what TTDegs is saying is true (makes sense) I wont bother doing the front again.

And the last time I went into halfords about 2 weeks ago, they had some offer on RainX, cant remember what it was though

TTDegs · 13th September 2006, 21:06

Quote:

Description
Rain X Rain Repellent

Improves visibility by repelling rain sleet and snow

Disperses rain,sleet and snow improving visiblity, safety and driving comfort.

200ml
Availability
In stock

price: £5.99 (inc. VAT)

(Unit price: £29.95 per litre)

Delivery
This Product will normally be delivered within 7 working days

The delivery charge for this item is : £2.99

See terms and conditions of sale for details

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...tegoryId=31521

lee · 13th September 2006, 21:27

I went to my local Halfords today to get some Rain-X... I thought they didn't stock it; I was looking in the car cleaning section, where I thought it would be kept. I asked a member of staff and they took me to the screen washer fluid stand which is where my local store keep it - £5.99, avoiding the delivery charge by going in store

basegreen · 13th September 2006, 21:27

theres someone on ebay doing the glasscleaner/rainx box set for pretty cheap.

kevin_lufc · 14th September 2006, 05:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by basegreen

theres someone on ebay doing the glasscleaner/rainx box set for pretty cheap.

Thats where I got mine from at a really good price. Fantastic stuff. I use it on the front and rear. I know there is no need to have it on the front but its great to see the rain beading off the front screen.

pjelsworth · 14th September 2006, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin_lufc

Thats where I got mine from at a really good price. Fantastic stuff. I use it on the front and rear. I know there is no need to have it on the front but its great to see the rain beading off the front screen.

I put it on all round and it really does do what it says it will do. You need to get a bit of speed up to see the rain disappear off the rear window though!

Regret putting it on the front. It is good to see the rain beading off, but it has made my wipers smear much more than before

Ancient Nerd · 14th September 2006, 12:57

I use it on the sides and rear, where it is really good.

Long ago, I tried it on the front windscreen, but had smearing problems that were really bad in street lighting. I also tried (briefly, and on a quiet motorway) driving without using the wipers. Perfectly possible, but very hypnotic - a bit like driving through a heavy snowstorm - not to be recommended, but an interesting party trick.

HondaHeaven · 14th September 2006, 22:45

Has anyone used it on the lower rear section of the secreen (plastic part)?

WoolyCiv · 14th September 2006, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaHeaven

Has anyone used it on the lower rear section of the secreen (plastic part)?

Yup, use it there as well as the upper rear screen, but it does't work as well as there is not the airflow to clear it.

allan40alt · 15th September 2006, 09:37

The best product I've found is Perma Clear Stay Clean. You can use it on all windows (including around the home and on the glass in the shower). I've had a 500ml spray bottle 20 months now and there's still 125ml left. Front screen wipes crystal clear with the wipers. Rain just beads off other windows.

Perma Clear Ltd, 233 Shore Road, Belfast, BT15 3RF. 02890 775558.

You can get a 'Glass Protection Pack' on Ebay for £8.50 (+P&P) comprising a 500ml spray bottle of Pro Clean AND a bottle of the Stay Clean.

Ebay item No: 330027856423.

Bassa · 15th September 2006, 14:03

Have used Rain X for years and it's one of a few products that actually lives up to its promises.
Use in on all the glass including windscreen and mirrors. Even use it on the house windows. Never had any smearing problems with it. The secret, I believe, is ensuring it is thoroughly rubbed off after it dries to a haze. I always make sure that I only apply it in good drying weather, ie. not humid conditions. After applying once and letting it haze, I then remove it with a non impregnated paper towel. Apply again, let dry to a haze and remove with more paper towel. One final thorough buff with a fresh piece of paper towel. Do not use any impregnated paper towels such as Bounty since these tend to smear - as can a microfibre unless it is absolutely clean. The paper towel I use is called M-Tork.
Maintenance is a doddle, after washing just dry off with the paper towel for a smear free finish - and best of all I find the Rain-X only needs re-applying two or three times a year so it lasts for ages.

Glass Spider · 17th September 2006, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee

I went to my local Halfords today to get some Rain-X... I thought they didn't stock it; I was looking in the car cleaning section, where I thought it would be kept. I asked a member of staff and they took me to the screen washer fluid stand which is where my local store keep it - £5.99, avoiding the delivery charge by going in store

I did the same, looked for it for ages in cleaning section, then gave up and asked, and there it was in the screen washer section

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	dredging up (once again) from my notoriously dogy memory, I recall that: The way rainx works is to basically make the glass more slippery - letting the water glide off in the slip stream. The concern is that when using your wipers, there is less friction for them to overcome against the glass. The motor is designed with a certain degree of friction to overcome, and still move the wipers at x speed. By having less friction, the same amount of power from the wiper motor therefore moves them more quickly. To exagerate the 'issue' for demonstration purposes, this could be thought of always running your wipers at full speed (without rainx), or, always driving everywhere in a gear lower than 'normal' This in theory could wear out your wiper motor sooner. BUT this is, as I say, all from my dodgy memory - unless it rings bells with anyone else?

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