Rain-X application

[NormSky]

Rain-X works great in the now and salt. Especially if your wipers streak. At highway speeds I don't even use the wipers.

Just went out to put 2 coats on with the big ice/snow storm coming.

[TRun]

So far it looks great and the water just slides off the windshield

[ELVATO]

Heh, I don't go through the trouble is using the applied stuff. I just buy the Rain-X washer fluid. Seems to work just fine. When it needs "reapplication" I just hit the mist button...

[nomore55]

Guys: PPG Aquapel

[DUI Elite]

Finally got my 2 pack of PPG Aquapel. I'm scared of applying it now (even in the garage) cuz it says not to if the temps might be under 50 degrees / idk if the snow will make it wear away.

[nomore55]

I think I'd follow their instructions and wait 'til the temp is above 50F.

I've been using the stuff for years. It's great in rain/snow/summer bugs, etc. I can't live without the product now. I tend to buy in "bulk" - - Single apps are too $$$. Enjoy.

[DUI Elite]

I think I'd follow their instructions and wait 'til the temp is above 50F.

I've been using the stuff for years. It's great in rain/snow/summer bugs, etc. I can't live without the product now. I tend to buy in "bulk" - - Single apps are too $$$. Enjoy.

I think my garage is usually at 55 so I think I may go for it. Time to find a good cleaner I don't get why people were complaining on how expensive it is, I don't think its much more than Rain-X up front. Maybe $2-3 more? If I find the results to be acceptable, I'll buy in bulk from now on. Wish me luck!

[nomore55]

make sure you follow the written directions.

[NETWizz]

Here is how I do it, guys...

1. Wash the car (with car wash detergent that is wax safe), but wash the windshield with Dawn Soap (it really decreases removing road grim, oils, etc... car soap doesn't)
2. Next soap up the window with car wash solution (for lubricity) & Use clay i.e. Meguiars, Mothers, or Clay Magic on the Windshield.
3. Re-Wash the windshield (car wash soap is fine to remove the clay particles)

The clay gets the windows super clean & smooth.

4. Then I use Stoner's Invisible Glass, which I feel has always been the very best glass cleaner.
5. I apply RainX and let it haze... I re-apply RainX about a half hour later (right over the top of the previous haze)
6. I let it sit all night and it basically hardens like concrete on the windshield... very hard to remove
7. Using a microfiber remove as much haze as you can. If you have any you cannot remove it all, use a damp microfiber... then a dry one. It is a work-out/exercise to get the stuff off, but it stays on a lot longer.

...There is nothing to worry about. If you give-up and are pissed at me for having a film you can't remove you can always use Invisible Glass or any other glass cleaner with alcohol in it though it will melt the RainX. Dawn dish-washing detergent would probably remove it, too... but it should not come to this. Just use a lot of elbow grease and it should buff to a glossy shine.


8. Now, add RainX washer-fluid (or other rain repelling fluid) & some new frame-less wipers (i.e. Michelin or Bosch Icon are good) and you are good for at least a month. If you use ordinary washer fluid the alcohol will totally eat away at the RainX application on your windshield and rapidly decrease its performance.

[NETWizz]

Here is how I do it, guys...

1. Wash the car (with car wash detergent that is wax safe), but wash the windshield with Dawn Soap (it really decreases removing road grim, oils, etc... car soap doesn't)
2. Next soap up the window with car wash solution (for lubricity) & Use clay i.e. Meguiars, Mothers, or Clay Magic on the Windshield.
3. Re-Wash the windshield (car wash soap is fine to remove the clay particles)

The clay gets the windows super clean & smooth.

4. Then I use Stoner's Invisible Glass, which I feel has always been the very best glass cleaner.
5. I apply RainX and let it haze... I re-apply RainX about a half hour later (right over the top of the previous haze)
6. I let it sit all night and it basically hardens like concrete on the windshield... very hard to remove
7. Using a microfiber remove as much haze as you can. If you have any you cannot remove it all, use a damp microfiber... then a dry one. It is a work-out/exercise to get the stuff off, but it stays on a lot longer.

...There is nothing to worry about. If you give-up and are pissed at me for having a film you can't remove you can always use Invisible Glass or any other glass cleaner with alcohol in it though it will melt the RainX. Dawn dish-washing detergent would probably remove it, too... but it should not come to this. Just use a lot of elbow grease and it should buff to a glossy shine.


8. Now, add RainX washer-fluid (or other rain repelling fluid) & some new frame-less wipers (i.e. Michelin or Bosch Icon are good) and you are good for at least a month. If you use ordinary washer fluid the alcohol will totally eat away at the RainX application on your windshield and rapidly decrease its performance.