Water repellent spray - Page 2

bounce75 · 16th November 2006, 17:24

Bought some rainx & put it on over the weekend, had rain today & driving home it cleared the rear windscreen very well. (Who needs a rear wiper).

Bassa · 16th November 2006, 18:20

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Originally Posted by bounce75

Bought some rainx & put it on over the weekend, had rain today & driving home it cleared the rear windscreen very well. (Who needs a rear wiper).

We all know who - best not start that again tho !

Charles_Harding · 17th November 2006, 14:29

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Originally Posted by bounce75

Bought some rainx & put it on over the weekend, had rain today & driving home it cleared the rear windscreen very well. (Who needs a rear wiper).

Never said a word!!!

"Mystery Taxi: The taxi that arrives at your place on Saturday morning before you wake up, whisks away the stunner you slept with, and leaves a 10 pinter in your bed instead!"

Charles H.

Bassa · 17th November 2006, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Never said a word!!!

"Mystery Taxi: The taxi that arrives at your place on Saturday morning before you wake up, whisks away the stunner you slept with, and leaves a 10 pinter in your bed instead!"

Charles H.

Killjoy!

Charles_Harding · 17th November 2006, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Bassa

Killjoy!

Not really.

I've signed on with several different names and therefore can attack from all sides anonymously

"BLAMESTORMING: Sitting round in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed, and who was responsible!"

Charles H.

Honcho · 20th November 2006, 17:21

All Civics have rear wipers, Charles. Unfortunately, they only operate when you're driving in reverse in the rain.

Bassa · 5th December 2006, 06:20

While channel hopping last night (which tells how good the programmes were), I came across 'Permaclear' on a shopping channel - www.vectordirect.tv

With this stuff you get a glass cleaner, the rain repellent, some anti fog and two bottles of "windscreen system" rain repellent which is added to the washer bottle.

At £19.95 plus pp, it just wants someone to road test it - any offers?

allan40alt · 5th December 2006, 10:26

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Originally Posted by Bassa

While channel hopping last night (which tells how good the programmes were), I came across 'Permaclear' on a shopping channel - www.vectordirect.tv

With this stuff you get a glass cleaner, the rain repellent, some anti fog and two bottles of "windscreen system" rain repellent which is added to the washer bottle.

At £19.95 plus pp, it just wants someone to road test it - any offers?

Hi Bassa, I use Permaclear all the time on all my car windows and house windows as well as the inside of my shower cubicle. I'm sure I've mentioned it before on one of our many 'Rain-X' posts. Excellent all-rounder. No problems applying and it seems to last a few months. Good value for money as well.

Bassa · 5th December 2006, 11:15

Yeah,I thought you had Allan, typed 'Permaclear' into search - and zilch- so thought I must be dreaming!
Have you tried their 'windscreen treatment' via the washer bottle. It is packaged separately as a stand alone product so I assume it may be of a different strength? (or con?)
The TV presenters did a good job with the product demonstration - they could sell refrigerators to Eskimos no doubt.
My Rain-X is several years old and nearly all gone so perhaps I'll give Permaclear a wirl.

allan40alt · 5th December 2006, 11:36

It's actually Perma Clear (two words) for your search engine. Several direct suppliers.

Hope this link works for their own site:

http://www.permaclearltd.com/

I've only used their 'Stay Clean' for glass.

Bassa · 5th December 2006, 12:05

Thanks Allan, that's perma nently clear ed that up.

Think they must have repackaged it, the shopping channel packs were:-

Pro Clean - to prepare the surface for the repellent.
Clean and Coat - the actual water repellent
Windscreen treatment - for specific use in the washer bottle
(contains antifreeze)

PLUS Anti Mist for interior glass as a FREE?? bonus.

swiv98 · 5th December 2006, 12:48

On my current car (Audi A2 - rear window much like the Civic) many owners go for Ombrello. Should beat Rain-X, especially because it lasts longer.
I've used rain-x on my windscreen but found it wasn't very resistant to wiper-blades and dirt (especially combined).

I don't own a Civic (yet), but doesn't the rear screen blow dry once moving along at 30+ mph speeds? (My A2 does that)

Cad · 5th December 2006, 12:55

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Originally Posted by swiv98

On my current car (Audi A2 - rear window much like the Civic) many owners go for Ombrello. Should beat Rain-X, especially because it lasts longer.
I've used rain-x on my windscreen but found it wasn't very resistant to wiper-blades and dirt (especially combined).

I don't own a Civic (yet), but doesn't the rear screen blow dry once moving along at 30+ mph speeds? (My A2 does that)

The top bit does, but the bottom bit seems to be more resistant. Not too much of a problem as the only ting I see in the bottom bit is tailgaters.

swiv98 · 5th December 2006, 13:18

Same experience here.
Well, I'm glad that aerodynamics do their job on the new Civic, at least.
The Civic Aerodeck I used to have was better at sucking in spray/dirt from the road then anything else. And it had a wiper

Bassa · 5th December 2006, 13:36

As far as Ombrello goes, Auto Express recently gave it 3 stars mainly due to its cost.
Halfords Rain Repellent scored 5 stars and Rain-X 4 stars - again mainly based on price.
It appears that performance wise, there is not much to choose between them so it is down to cost.

Bassa · 5th December 2006, 13:42

It also seems that Perma Clear 'windscreen system' is unique in that it can be added to the washer bottle specifically for windscreen use with the added benefit that it contains antifreeze.

How good/bad it is - that's another question.

allan40alt · 5th December 2006, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Bassa

Thanks Allan, that's perma nently clear ed that up.

You've been working on that!

I think 'Perma Clear' works out well on cost. I think it's about £6 for 250ml.

Bassa · 5th December 2006, 14:35

The Perma Clear Auto kit/package from that shopping channel totals £26.90 delivered.
Suppose that's not too bad for 5 items - IF you want all of them?

We need a Guinea Pig!

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16th November 2006, 17:24	#21 (permalink)
bounce75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 26th October 2006 Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Bought some rainx & put it on over the weekend, had rain today & driving home it cleared the rear windscreen very well. (Who needs a rear wiper).

20th November 2006, 17:21	#26 (permalink)
Honcho Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th October 2006 Posts: 274 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	All Civics have rear wipers, Charles. Unfortunately, they only operate when you're driving in reverse in the rain.

5th December 2006, 06:20	#27 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	While channel hopping last night (which tells how good the programmes were), I came across 'Permaclear' on a shopping channel - www.vectordirect.tv With this stuff you get a glass cleaner, the rain repellent, some anti fog and two bottles of "windscreen system" rain repellent which is added to the washer bottle. At £19.95 plus pp, it just wants someone to road test it - any offers?

5th December 2006, 11:15	#29 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah,I thought you had Allan, typed 'Permaclear' into search - and zilch- so thought I must be dreaming! Have you tried their 'windscreen treatment' via the washer bottle. It is packaged separately as a stand alone product so I assume it may be of a different strength? (or con?) The TV presenters did a good job with the product demonstration - they could sell refrigerators to Eskimos no doubt. My Rain-X is several years old and nearly all gone so perhaps I'll give Permaclear a wirl.

5th December 2006, 11:36	#30 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's actually Perma Clear (two words) for your search engine. Several direct suppliers. Hope this link works for their own site: http://www.permaclearltd.com/ I've only used their 'Stay Clean' for glass.

5th December 2006, 12:05	#31 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks Allan, that's perma nently clear ed that up. Think they must have repackaged it, the shopping channel packs were:- Pro Clean - to prepare the surface for the repellent. Clean and Coat - the actual water repellent Windscreen treatment - for specific use in the washer bottle (contains antifreeze) PLUS Anti Mist for interior glass as a FREE?? bonus.

5th December 2006, 12:48	#32 (permalink)
swiv98 Valve Cap Join Date: 28th November 2006 Location: Hoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	On my current car (Audi A2 - rear window much like the Civic) many owners go for Ombrello. Should beat Rain-X, especially because it lasts longer. I've used rain-x on my windscreen but found it wasn't very resistant to wiper-blades and dirt (especially combined). I don't own a Civic (yet), but doesn't the rear screen blow dry once moving along at 30+ mph speeds? (My A2 does that)

5th December 2006, 13:18	#34 (permalink)
swiv98 Valve Cap Join Date: 28th November 2006 Location: Hoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Same experience here. Well, I'm glad that aerodynamics do their job on the new Civic, at least. The Civic Aerodeck I used to have was better at sucking in spray/dirt from the road then anything else. And it had a wiper

5th December 2006, 13:42	#36 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It also seems that Perma Clear 'windscreen system' is unique in that it can be added to the washer bottle specifically for windscreen use with the added benefit that it contains antifreeze. How good/bad it is - that's another question.

5th December 2006, 14:35	#38 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The Perma Clear Auto kit/package from that shopping channel totals £26.90 delivered. Suppose that's not too bad for 5 items - IF you want all of them? We need a Guinea Pig!