Problems with RAIN-X??
DAVID TURNER
treatment.
Although RAIN-X does cause the water to "bead-up" and run off, I notice
at night that all the little beads seemingly LIGHT-UP, which in itself
reduces visibility.
Also, I recently purchased some TRILON wiper blades which were working
fine except after I applied RAIN-X they seem to drag and hesitate
somewhat in their path accross my windshield. Can anything in RAIN-X
somehow interact with TRILON wiper blades causing this dragging problem?
It's funny, but when I use my Windshield Washer Fluid it stops the
dragging, at least for a few minutes but then it comes back.
It just seems to me that RAIN-X really creates some additional problems
in spite of the few that it helps.
Thanks DAVE
Terbo
>Although RAIN-X does cause the water to "bead-up" and run off, I notice
>at night that all the little beads seemingly LIGHT-UP, which in itself
>reduces visibility.
Ding ding ding. You will curse the day you put RainX on your windshield. Don't
get me wrong, the stuff works great so long as its a brand new application and
you never use *any* wipers. I use it on all the glass surfaces of my car
**except the windshield**. The instant you start with the wipers it begins to
wear off the effectiveness of the RainX. But its not like RainX will wear off.
It will stay around for a LOOOOONG time doing exactly the crap you saw on your
windshield. It won't shed water so you can see without wipers, it will just
stay there screwing up your vision of the road. Try some BonAmi cleanser. It
used to work better to remove RainX before they changed the formula. It just
takes a little more elbow grease now.
Now I can't wait for the RainX police to respond to this thread... "you must
have bought cheap wipers", "it works for me, I love it", "you must be applying
it wrong". Everyone of them either never drives in the rain, drives only faster
than 30 mph everywhere they go and hits *no* traffic, never gets road grime
sprayed up from the road. Grrrrrrrr.
"Having an open mind includes accepting the idea that not everything you hear is nonfiction" - Me
Paul Koottungal
It worked great until it started wearing off. Re-application does the
trick though. However after a 5 hour trip in the rain, I had enough.
It seems like the stuff gets into the wipers, so you can't just let it
wear away. They used to work great before the treatment. I ended up
cleaning the windshield and replacing the wipers. Fortunately
everything is back to normal. I still use the stuff on my side and back
windows. I also use it on my headlights, taillights, and outside
mirrors.
Jim Kroger
<pkoo...@mail.delcoelect.com> wrote:
> I second that - the first time I used it, I put it on the windshield.
> It worked great until it started wearing off. Re-application does the
> trick though. However after a 5 hour trip in the rain, I had enough.
> It seems like the stuff gets into the wipers, so you can't just let it
> wear away. They used to work great before the treatment. I ended up
> cleaning the windshield and replacing the wipers. Fortunately
> everything is back to normal. I still use the stuff on my side and back
> windows. I also use it on my headlights, taillights, and outside
> mirrors.
How'd you clean your windshield? I have something on my windshield which
is visible when it rains, as it prevents the wiper from cleaning the
water off perfectly. Like a greasy coating or something. But it is
clear in dry weather. I've tried carburater cleaner, alcohol,
soap, Brake-Clean, and nothing cuts it off.
Jim
Howard Sockryder
some but clean much better with rain-x applied. Never had to worry about
cleaning rain-x off except for a line that forms as the right blade changes
direction. Firm pressure and a little muscle with a damp towel takes care
of it.
Jim Kroger wrote in message ...
Bob Vail
I have found less trouble by applying Armorall. I use an old t-shirt
to apply it to a clean windshield as well as the wiper blades.
Around 30-40 mph, the raindrops blast over the top of the car.
The wipers will REALLY wipe. When the raindrops don't clear away fast
enough to suit me, I re-apply it.
This is not the specific answer to your question.
Did our actions today set the proper example for those we lead?
Aim Higher! BOB VAIL
sff...@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us
On Fri, 9 Oct 1998, DAVID TURNER wrote:
> I would be interested in hearing from some users of RAIN-X glass
> treatment.
>
> Although RAIN-X does cause the water to "bead-up" and run off, I notice
> at night that all the little beads seemingly LIGHT-UP, which in itself
> reduces visibility.
>
John O'Connor
I've had the same results and have been using it for years. It's
great for the side and rear windows....not so great for the front.
wipe...@my-dejanews.com
kro...@ucla.edu (Jim Kroger) wrote:
> In article <361E53...@mail.delcoelect.com>, Paul Koottungal
> <pkoo...@mail.delcoelect.com> wrote:
>
> > I second that - the first time I used it, I put it on the windshield.
> > It worked great until it started wearing off. Re-application does the
> > trick though. However after a 5 hour trip in the rain, I had enough.
> > It seems like the stuff gets into the wipers, so you can't just let it
> > wear away. They used to work great before the treatment. I ended up
> > cleaning the windshield and replacing the wipers. Fortunately
> > everything is back to normal. I still use the stuff on my side and back
> > windows. I also use it on my headlights, taillights, and outside
> > mirrors.
>
> How'd you clean your windshield? I have something on my windshield which
> is visible when it rains, as it prevents the wiper from cleaning the
> water off perfectly. Like a greasy coating or something. But it is
> clear in dry weather. I've tried carburater cleaner, alcohol,
> soap, Brake-Clean, and nothing cuts it off.
>
> Jim
Ive seen it mentioned and I have used BonAmi...it works well on glass...they
have changed the formula as of late though...They still make the old
stuff,just harder to find. The new stuff is more prone to scratching the
glass, be careful.
Also clean the wipers...water and a paperwipe work fine...If your car is kept
outside...ie. no garage...the more often you clean the better off you will
be...this holds true even if you car is parked inside...with acid rain, sand
pitting,and other airborn polludants it is tough keeping the windshield and
the wipers clean. I have put together a kit which helps the problems most
drivers have with there windshield wipers...Wiperdoc
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Bob Vail
as well as the oil, etc. Can be bought at places that sell paint.
For wiper blades, I sometimes lightly sand the length of the blade
with 320 grit sandpaper folded in the shape of a "v". It removes the
oxidation that builds up on blades in Florida.
Instead of Bon Ami, Amway sells something called "Scrub Brite" that
is pretty non-abrasive on glass.
--
Did our actions today set the proper example for those we lead?
Aim Higher! BOB VAIL
sff...@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us
On Sun, 1 Nov 1998 wipe...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
(snip)
> > How'd you clean your windshield? I have something on my windshield which
> > is visible when it rains, as it prevents the wiper from cleaning the
> > water off perfectly. Like a greasy coating or something. But it is
> > clear in dry weather. I've tried carburater cleaner, alcohol,
> > soap, Brake-Clean, and nothing cuts it off.
snip)
Bon Ami...
> have changed the formula as of late though...They still make the old
> stuff,just harder to find. The new stuff is more prone to scratching the
> glass, be careful.
>
> Also clean the wipers...water and a paperwipe work fine...If your car is kept
> outside...ie. no garage...the more often you clean the better off you will
> be...this holds true even if you car is parked inside...with acid rain, sand
> pitting,and other airborn polludants it is tough keeping the windshield and
> the wipers clean. I have put together a kit which helps the problems most
> drivers have with there windshield wipers...Wiperdoc
(snip)
