Re: Removing Rain-X from car windshield

[Doug]

On Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:48:48 -0500, "Twayne"
<nob...@devnull.spamcop.net> wrote:

>In news:rf33j7tdsqho7d3bd...@4ax.com,
>Doug <noemail...@msn.com> typed:
>> On Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:13:19 -0600, j...@myplace.com wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:29:17 -0800, "Bob F"
>>> <bobn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Fine for all the other glass, but not on a WS.
>>>>
>>>> I tried it once. After a couple months, I noticed that
>>>> the wipers were sticking to the glass. Jerk-jerk-jerk
>>>> movment resulted. ThenI noticed a black film, which was
>>>> apparently the rubber of the wiper coating the
>>>> windshield.
>>>>
>>> I've used it many times on the outside of the WS and it
>>> works fine. I've never had any problems with wipers or
>>> anything else. I just never tried it inside, and now I
>>> know not to do that again.
>>>
>>
>>
>> That may be true if you reapply it often but years ago I
>> read up on it and most didn't like it on the outside. I
>> also tried it years ago and when new, it was fine but
>> found that when it begins to wear off, it makes a mess.
>> I don't remember what I used to get it off but I did get
>> it off.
>
>Dunno what you had, but it wasn't rain-x. As it wears off all that happens
>is the water droplets start forming again on the glass just as before you
>put it on and views became obstructed again. Eventually it does no good and
>you're right back to before you used it. READ the container and use
>according to directions.
>


No it was Rain-X. I definitely remember putting it on. I recall
seeing smears after some weeks and decided to remove it.

[Bob F]

Not the Rain-X I tried. It definately behaved as I described previously.

[Vic Smith]

On Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:36:53 -0800, "Bob F" <bobn...@gmail.com>

People have been arguing about Rain-X working or not working for
years. I never used it.
Windshield wipers were always good enough for me.
Kind of related to that is waxing appliances.
Years ago, I got caught up in that Amway stuff for a couple months.
They had a liquid silicone wax, and the guy who got me into Amway
recommended using it on appliances and bath tubs.
It's all common sense that wax is slick, and dirt won't stick well to
it.
But you have the labor of applying it, and "dressing" or removing it.
So whatever works best for you.
Me, I don't like the labor part, so I don't use any of it.

--Vic

[gregz]

I paid a bunch for crystal fusion application, but I guess it wears,and
they give you a reapplication. I know it works well new. What made me buy
it, I got doused with a passer by going down a road at 40 mph, and I was so
startled it took time to register, turn on the dam wipers. I was totally
blinded by brown water.

I applied regular rainx to my truck. Ok works well, except on a trip with
heavy rain, the wipers had to use a lot more mechanical effort, and my
wipers always growled after that experience. Never again. But, rainx
windshield washer fluid works very well. Well, not good enough for that
dousing of brown water I got!! You can get by diluting rainx washer fluid.

Greg

[Tomsic]

"Home Guy" <Ho...@Guy.com> wrote in message
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> <j...@myplace.com> wrote in message
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>>I put some Rain-x on my windshield on the outside. I noticed they sell
>> one bottle for the outside of the window and one for the inside. I
>> figured they just wanted to sell two bottles and it's the same stuff.
>> It works fine on the outside. Rather than do the whole inside, I
>> thought I'd try it first and only did 1/4 of the windshield. I guess
>> the outside type dont work too well inside. When it's cold, the part
>> with the Rain-x gets all fogged up, while the rest of the window dont.
>> Worse yet, it's really hard to wipe off the fog, or whatever is the
>> correct word for that. (It's not cold enough to be frost, but it's
>> fogged up with moisture).
>>
>> I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window. Anyone
>> know what will remove it?
>>
>> Thanks

The "universal solvent" to eliminate windshield smearing used to be Coca
Cola. It contains a weak acid.

Just sayin.

Tomsic

[DerbyDad03]

On Feb 6, 11:12 pm, Ron <BigELil...@msn.com> wrote:
> On Feb 6, 8:46 pm, G. Morgan <sealte...@osama-is-dead.net> wrote:

>
> > j...@myplace.com wrote:
> > >I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window.  Anyone
> > >know what will remove it?
>

> > 91% isopropyl like HT said, or a citrus type cleaner (Goo-Gone).
>
> Best thing to do is not to use the shit in the first place on a
> windshield.

>
> Fine for all the other glass, but not on a WS.

Bull.

I (and my entire family of 5 drivers) have been using the orange
windshield washer fluid that is mixed with Rain-X in all of our cars
for years.

Above 40 MPH I never even use my wipers unless there's traffic with
lots of road spray. In that case, I use the slowest intermittent wiper
speed since the dirty road spray doesn't tend to bead up like the nice
clean rain water.

Perhaps it's the frequent re-application since we'll typically spritz
the windshield quickly when it starts to rain, but we've never had any
chattering of wipers or any other wiper related problems associated
with the product.

The one issue we've found is the brief period of fogging if the
windsheild is cleaned with the sun shining directly at the windshield,
such as when sunrise and sunset causes sun glare. It takes a few
swipes of the wipers to clear the fog but that disadvantage is far
outweighed by the advantage of not having to use wipers the vast
majority of time.

[DerbyDad03]

On Feb 7, 1:08 am, Ron <BigELil...@msn.com> wrote:
> On Feb 7, 12:29 am, "Bob F" <bobnos...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
>
>
>
> > Ron wrote:
> > > On Feb 6, 8:46 pm, G. Morgan <sealte...@osama-is-dead.net> wrote:
> > >> j...@myplace.com wrote:
> > >>> I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window.
> > >>> Anyone know what will remove it?
>
> > >> 91% isopropyl like HT said, or a citrus type cleaner (Goo-Gone).
>
> > > Best thing to do is not to use the shit in the first place on a
> > > windshield.
>
> > > Fine for all the other glass, but not on a WS.
>

> > I tried it once. After a couple months, I noticed that the wipers were sticking
> > to the glass. Jerk-jerk-jerk movment resulted. ThenI noticed a black film, which
> > was apparently the rubber of the wiper coating the windshield.
>

> Yep. It's made for "high speed driving". If you have good/new wiper
> blades they will wipe the windshield completely dry on the first swipe
> leaving no lubrication (a wet windshield) on the return swipe which
> will cause the wiper blades to bounce/chatter. And once the Rain-X
> starts wearing off, it gets even worse. It works great if you never
> change your wiper blades.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Please see my other post where I dispute the claims you've made, at
least as far as the washer fluid/Rain-X mix is concerned.

http://rainx.com/Products/Windshield_Washer_Fluids/De-Icer.aspx

[DerbyDad03]

On Feb 7, 5:48 pm, "Twayne" <nob...@devnull.spamcop.net> wrote:
> Innews:rf33j7tdsqho7d3bd...@4ax.com,
> Doug <noemailaddr...@msn.com> typed:

>
>
>
>
>
> > On Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:13:19 -0600, j...@myplace.com wrote:
>
> >> On Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:29:17 -0800, "Bob F"

> >> <bobnos...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>>> Fine for all the other glass, but not on a WS.
>
> >>> I tried it once. After a couple months, I noticed that
> >>> the wipers were sticking to the glass. Jerk-jerk-jerk
> >>> movment resulted. ThenI noticed a black film, which was
> >>> apparently the rubber of the wiper coating the
> >>> windshield.
>

> >> I've used it many times on the outside of the WS and it
> >> works fine. I've never had any problems with wipers or
> >> anything else.  I just never tried it inside, and now I
> >> know not to do that again.
>
> > That may be true if you reapply it often but years ago I
> > read up on it and most didn't like it on the outside.  I
> > also tried it years ago and when new, it was fine but
> > found that when it begins to wear off, it makes a mess.
> > I don't remember what I used to get it off but I did get
> > it off.
>
> Dunno what you had, but it wasn't rain-x. As it wears off all that happens
> is the water droplets start forming again on the glass just as before you
> put it on and views became obstructed again. Eventually it does no good and
> you're right back to before you used it. READ the container and use

> according to directions.- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -

Which is why I use this:

http://rainx.com/Products/Windshield_Washer_Fluids/De-Icer.aspx

[DerbyDad03]

On Feb 7, 10:53 am, Frank from Deeeetroit <dadurwe...@voyager.net>
wrote:

> On Feb 6, 12:55 pm, j...@myplace.com wrote:
>
> > I put some Rain-x on my windshield on the outside.  I noticed they sell
> > one bottle for the outside of the window and one for the inside.  I
> > figured they just wanted to sell two bottles and it's the same stuff.
> > It works fine on the outside.  Rather than do the whole inside, I
> > thought I'd try it first and only did 1/4 of the windshield.  I guess
> > the outside type dont work too well inside.  When it's cold, the part
> > with the Rain-x gets all fogged up, while the rest of the window dont.
> > Worse yet, it's really hard to wipe off the fog, or whatever is the
> > correct word for that.  (It's not cold enough to be frost, but it's
> > fogged up with moisture).
>

> > I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window.  Anyone
> > know what will remove it?
>

> > Thanks
>
> Wad up a sheet or two of your morning newspaper, dab some rubbing
> alcohol on the paper, and wipe the inside of your window.  It will
> remove the Rain-X, wadded newspapers will not leave streaks on any
> window.
>
> Frank

Just make sure it's the *morning* paper. The evening edition won't
work. ;-)

[DerbyDad03]

On Feb 7, 10:26 pm, gregz <ze...@comcast.net> wrote:
> Vic Smith <thismailautodele...@comcast.net> wrote:
> > On Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:36:53 -0800, "Bob F" <bobnos...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
>
> >> Twayne wrote:
> >>> Innews:rf33j7tdsqho7d3bd...@4ax.com,
> >>> Doug <noemailaddr...@msn.com> typed:

> Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -

re: "I got doused with a passer by going down a road at 40 mph"

We were driving through Ohio in a large van a few years back.

As we approached the steep railroad underpass, we noticed a large
puddle of water at the bottom of the dip. There was also a car
approaching from the other direction. The driver of our van slowed
down as he approached the puddle, but that resulted in both our van
and the other vehicle reaching the puddle at the same time.

It wasn't until the very last second that we saw that the driver's
window on the other car was down. Picture it: a large van going
through a big puddle right next to the open window of a lower riding
car. Which vehicle would you rather be in?

We saw the driver duck as we both went through the puddle. We were
amazed that the driver maintained control as she swerved her way out
of the underpass, most definitely soaked to the bone.

[DerbyDad03]

On Feb 8, 9:59 am, "Tomsic" <not.m...@no.net> wrote:
> "Home Guy" <H...@Guy.com> wrote in message

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> news:jgs42s$3ce$1...@dont-email.me...
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>
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>
>
>
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> > <j...@myplace.com> wrote in message
> >news:ui40j71b6k26540pc...@4ax.com...
> >>I put some Rain-x on my windshield on the outside.  I noticed they sell
> >> one bottle for the outside of the window and one for the inside.  I
> >> figured they just wanted to sell two bottles and it's the same stuff.
> >> It works fine on the outside.  Rather than do the whole inside, I
> >> thought I'd try it first and only did 1/4 of the windshield.  I guess
> >> the outside type dont work too well inside.  When it's cold, the part
> >> with the Rain-x gets all fogged up, while the rest of the window dont.
> >> Worse yet, it's really hard to wipe off the fog, or whatever is the
> >> correct word for that.  (It's not cold enough to be frost, but it's
> >> fogged up with moisture).
>
> >> I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window.  Anyone
> >> know what will remove it?
>
> >> Thanks

...

> The "universal solvent" to eliminate windshield smearing used to be Coca
> Cola.  It contains a weak acid.
>
> Just sayin.
>
> Tomsic>

The "universal solvent" to screw with people you didn't like used to
be Coca Cola. It contains a weak acid. Very bad for automobile
paint.

Just sayin.

[Ron]

On Feb 8, 10:46 am, DerbyDad03 <teamarr...@eznet.net> wrote:
> On Feb 6, 11:12 pm, Ron <BigELil...@msn.com> wrote:
>
> > On Feb 6, 8:46 pm, G. Morgan <sealte...@osama-is-dead.net> wrote:
>
> > > j...@myplace.com wrote:
> > > >I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window.  Anyone
> > > >know what will remove it?
>
> > > 91% isopropyl like HT said, or a citrus type cleaner (Goo-Gone).
>
> > Best thing to do is not to use the shit in the first place on a
> > windshield.
>
> > Fine for all the other glass, but not on a WS.
>
> Bull.
>
> I (and my entire family of 5 drivers) have been using the orange
> windshield washer fluid that is mixed with Rain-X in all of our cars
> for years.

I'm talking about PURE Rain-X.

[Twayne]

In news:nta3j7575ah6cbmi9...@4ax.com,

Ah, that explains it; the glass has to be near perfectly clean before it[s
applied as indicated on the container or you'll capture the dirt in the
rain-x. There could be other reasons too but that'd be my guess; it's the
most frequent mistake people make. Rain-x is not a cleaner.

HTH,

Twayne`

[Ron]

[Twayne]

In
news:1519760896350360909.2...@news.eternal-september.org,
gregz <ze...@comcast.net> typed:

Anecdotes are always interesting. Once when we lived in Coronado CA we were
drving n the expressway and a car passed us as though we were standing
still, spewing oil all over the place. A police car brigade was right behnd
him I realized shortly, as I heard the sirens going.
It completeley coated the windshield and right-side windows so you
couldn't see thru them. I hit the brakes and turned on my wpers and they did
a good enough job I was able to let off the brakes and see where I was
going. Not prefectly clean at first, but at least I could see thru it.
Thought sure his engine must have been about to blow with all that lost
oil, and drove a few exiits more but nevew saw anything further of him or
the police cars. I never saw them comiing in the rear view they were moving
so fast. Went home and turned on the TV news and had the car radio on;
nothing.

HTH,

Twayne`

[Ron]

http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Windshield-Wiper-Blades-from-Squeaking

[Doug]

On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:28:19 -0500, "Twayne"

No no... the car had just be cleaned as well as the windows. I was /
am aware Rain-x is not a cleaner. As I said, it worked fine in the
beginning but after some time (not sure how much now) it began to make
smear marks when I used my wipers. Of course I could have cleaned the
windows again and re-applied it but the worst time to have smear marks
is when it's raining. Hence I wasn't going to have that happen
again.

[Doug]

Nope, I choose to use some vinegar in the water instead. Cleans well
for me and cheaper too. As for freezing temps, where I am, we don't
get much less than 32 most winters.

[Doug]

I thought that was brake fluid not coca cola ????

[Bob F]

Doug wrote:
>
> No no... the car had just be cleaned as well as the windows. I was /
> am aware Rain-x is not a cleaner. As I said, it worked fine in the
> beginning but after some time (not sure how much now) it began to make
> smear marks when I used my wipers. Of course I could have cleaned the
> windows again and re-applied it but the worst time to have smear marks
> is when it's raining. Hence I wasn't going to have that happen
> again.

IIRC, it took me a lot of scrubbing to get the black smeared "coating" off my
windshield after Rain-X apparently dissolved my wiper blades.

[Bob F]

Ron wrote:
>> I'm talking about PURE Rain-X.
>
> http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Windshield-Wiper-Blades-from-Squeaking

It's funny that pages such as the one above never mention cleaning the wiper
blades. I do this regularly, and the wiping performance immediatle improves. I
replace the blades every 5-7 years. This is in Seattle, where wipers get used a
lot.

[Ron]

5-7 years???? Here in FL I have to replace mine every six months
because the sun dries them out.

[Bob F]

Sun??? What's sun?

[Doug]

On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:17:38 -0800, "Bob F" <bobn...@gmail.com>
wrote:

Yeah Bob I don't remember how long it took me to get it off but I
remember I wasn't a happy camper and that's why I never used the stuff
again.

[Doug]

On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:25:08 -0800 (PST), Ron <BigEL...@msn.com>
wrote:

I think they recommend around where I am in Texas every inspection or
once a year. To be honest, 6 months doesn't sound like a bad idea
because like you, we get hot in the summer too. If you buy good
blades you can get past a year but I think I like the idea of frequent
changes tho it costs (depending on how you look at this cost).

[DerbyDad03]

> get much less than 32 most winters.- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -

It's not about the temperature or the cleaning. It's about the Rain-X
mixture that eliminates the need to use the wipers at speeds over 40
MPH.

Some things I'm willing to pay a little extra for. Rain-X infused
washer fluid is one of them. There were 5 gallons of the stuff under
the Christmas tree this year, one for each driver, and another gallon
purchased for the extended-family's session of the White Elephant
game.

However, I do use vinegar and water for all other window cleaning, not
only for the inside and outside of my cars, but also throughout the
house.

[Vic Smith]

On Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:11:12 -0600, "Doug" <noemail...@msn.com>
wrote:

>
>I thought that was brake fluid not coca cola ????

Always heard brake fluid damages car paint.
But never heard about Coke being used on glass.
Coke was recommended for cleaning chrome car bumpers.
Remember them?
Like old soldiers, they just faded away.

--Vic

[Erik]

In article
<6da73563-19c1-4569...@q12g2000yqg.googlegroups.com>,

Solar radiation exposure is a leading cause of rubber product
deterioration. Different types and blends do vary a good bit in their
resistance.

In the case of wipers, the wiper 'park' position and arm design are one
factor; some 'shade' the rubber components better than others.

Probably even more important is where the individual vehicle 'specimen'
is normally parked. Wiper daily average direct sun exposure times range
from some hours a day to nearly zero...

It's easy to understand how people, even living in the same household,
can experience greatly varying wiper life.

Erik

[Doug]

Yeah Vic I remember chrome bumpers well because I had several cars
with them. I didn't know that Coke was good for cleaning them....
darn wish I knew that then.

[Vic Smith]

On Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:55:50 -0600, "Doug" <noemail...@msn.com>

wrote:

>On Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:12:56 -0600, Vic Smith
><thismaila...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>On Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:11:12 -0600, "Doug" <noemail...@msn.com>
>>wrote:
>>
>>
>>>
>>>I thought that was brake fluid not coca cola ????
>>
>>Always heard brake fluid damages car paint.
>>But never heard about Coke being used on glass.
>>Coke was recommended for cleaning chrome car bumpers.
>>Remember them?
>>Like old soldiers, they just faded away.
>>
>>--Vic
>>
>
>
>Yeah Vic I remember chrome bumpers well because I had several cars
>with them. I didn't know that Coke was good for cleaning them....
>darn wish I knew that then.

Hey, I didn't say it worked. Just that it was "recommended."
I never paid attention to anybody recommending that.
Just used the chrome cleaner they sold in stores.
That always worked.
Drank the Coke. (-:

--Vic

[Bob F]

So, do any of you actually clean your wipers? I find it instantly restores them
to like new condition after they begin to "wear out". In fact, the ones used for
the last 2 years came out of the trash can outside a local car parts place.

[Vic Smith]

On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:33:00 -0800, "Bob F" <bobn...@gmail.com>
wrote:


>

>So, do any of you actually clean your wipers? I find it instantly restores them
>to like new condition after they begin to "wear out". In fact, the ones used for
>the last 2 years came out of the trash can outside a local car parts place.
>

Never did, but I'll try it next time they start streaking.
Been paying 12-15 bucks each for the ones I've been using.
They last 2-3 years, depending.
What do use to clean them?

--Vic

[Ron]

On Feb 9, 1:15 pm, Vic Smith <thismailautodele...@comcast.net> wrote:
> On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:33:00 -0800, "Bob F" <bobnos...@gmail.com>

> wrote:
>
>
>
> >So, do any of you actually clean your wipers? I find it instantly restores them
> >to like new condition after they begin to "wear out". In fact, the ones used for
> >the last 2 years came out of the trash can outside a local car parts place.
>
> Never did, but I'll try it next time they start streaking.
> Been paying 12-15 bucks each for the ones I've been using.
> They last 2-3 years, depending.
> What do use to clean them?

rubbing alcohol

[Oren]

On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:39:14 -0800 (PST), Ron <bigel...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

Wash them when hands washing the car. The rag tuners black... I have
used Armour-all, applied after cleaning and it seemed to help the
wiper blades. Don't know if the AA has any adverse effect on the
blades.

I live in the desert so we don't worry much about wiper blades. They
just die early because it seldom rains :-\

[DerbyDad03]

On Feb 9, 11:33 am, "Bob F" <bobnos...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Erik wrote:
> > In article
> > <6da73563-19c1-4569-b8dd-b703212f4...@q12g2000yqg.googlegroups.com>,

> the last 2 years came out of the trash can outside a local car parts place.- Hide quoted text -

>
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So, with all the different sized wipers available based on year/make/
model and driver/passenger side, you were able to find a pair of
wipers in the garbage that not only fit your car but were still in
good enough shape to last 2 years?

Color me skeptical.

[Bob F]

Soap and water, water, washer fluid, just about anything. Just rub the wet
squeegie at the gas station along each edge of the blade, or wet a paper towel,
and squeeze the edge of the bade with it and rub fron end to end a couple times.

[Bob F]

Hey man! There were more than a dozen in there. Pretty standard sizes. No
problem.

I think they get dirty, and most people replace them rather than clean them.
They last for years here in Seattle.

[Vic Smith]

On Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:37:24 -0800, "Bob F" <bobn...@gmail.com>

Somebody else said rubbing alcohol.
How's it work with just washing fluid?
I use that often anyway, out of the spritzers.
I'm not getting this.
Seems the rubber wiper edges would have to get reconditioned somehow
to go evenly along the glass again, and not streak.

--Vic

[Ron]

On Feb 12, 9:02 pm, Vic Smith <thismailautodele...@comcast.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:37:24 -0800, "Bob F" <bobnos...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >Vic Smith wrote:
> >> On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:33:00 -0800, "Bob F" <bobnos...@gmail.com>

> >> wrote:
>
> >>> So, do any of you actually clean your wipers? I find it instantly
> >>> restores them to like new condition after they begin to "wear out".
> >>> In fact, the ones used for the last 2 years came out of the trash
> >>> can outside a local car parts place.
>
> >> Never did, but I'll try it next time they start streaking.
> >> Been paying 12-15 bucks each for the ones I've been using.
> >> They last 2-3 years, depending.
> >> What do use to clean them?
>
> >Soap and water, water, washer fluid, just about anything. Just rub the wet
> >squeegie at the gas station along each edge of the blade, or wet a paper towel,
> >and squeeze the edge of the bade with it and rub fron end to end a couple times.
>
> Somebody else said rubbing alcohol.
> How's it work with just washing fluid?
> I use that often anyway, out of the spritzers.
> I'm not getting this.
> Seems the rubber wiper edges would have to get reconditioned somehow
> to go evenly along the glass again, and not streak.
>
> --Vic

I said to use rubbing alcohol. As a matter of fact some of the wiper
blades I've bought had a alcohol wipe included.

[Vic Smith]

On Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:32:42 -0800 (PST), Ron <BigEL...@msn.com>
wrote:

>

>I said to use rubbing alcohol. As a matter of fact some of the wiper
>blades I've bought had a alcohol wipe included.

I'll give rubbing alcohol a try next time the blades give me trouble.

--Vic

[gregz]

I never had a problem in the desert, then was thinking how much I used
them. After two years my paint was going bad, and hoses under the hood
started going bad.

I used aa heavily on my tires, they started cracking after a year.

It's hard to tell what the blades are made of. Might be vinyl. Maybe a
vinyl conditioner. I usually like to wax my windshields to.

Greg

[Tekkie®]

j...@myplace.com posted for all of us...

And I know how to SNIP

>

>
> I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window. Anyone
> know what will remove it?
>
> Thanks

I did not read all the posts on this but I wanted to remove it from the outside
because I didn't like it. I called the factory. According to them it forms a
bond with the glass. They stated the only thing that will remove it is either
BonAmi window cleaner ("never scratches") or Clorox Soft Scrub. Scrub is the
keyword. I used the lemon scented as I did not want bleach around the car.

I tried alcohol, lacquer thinner, silicone remover, acetone, all kinds of
miracle glass cleaners - all no joy.

--
Tekkie

[Jim Yanik]

=?iso-8859-15?Q?Tekkie=AE?= <Tek...@comcast.net> wrote in
news:MPG.29a7208a7...@news20.forteinc.com:

you're worried about bleach on your car,yet used acetone and lacquer
thinner?

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
localnet
dot com

[j...@myplace.com]

I put some Rain-x on my windshield on the outside. I noticed they sell
one bottle for the outside of the window and one for the inside. I
figured they just wanted to sell two bottles and it's the same stuff.
It works fine on the outside. Rather than do the whole inside, I
thought I'd try it first and only did 1/4 of the windshield. I guess
the outside type dont work too well inside. When it's cold, the part
with the Rain-x gets all fogged up, while the rest of the window dont.
Worse yet, it's really hard to wipe off the fog, or whatever is the
correct word for that. (It's not cold enough to be frost, but it's
fogged up with moisture).

[Hot-Text]

<j...@myplace.com> wrote in message news:ui40j71b6k26540pc...@4ax.com...

at you Rx
Alcohol 91%

just do not get it on your paint.......

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[Attila.Iskander]

<j...@myplace.com> wrote in message
news:ui40j71b6k26540pc...@4ax.com...

Fogging or freezing on the inside of the car is most easily solved by the
following
1) Use a (inside) glass cleaner like Windex, and clean the glass so it's
spotless
(Remember to really buff it with a dry towel -it's an important
step)
Clean glass on the inside is a MUST to reduce the risk of
condensation.
2) When you get into a cold car, crack a back window open and start up
your fan on defrost to start air moving on the inside of the windshield as
well as the cabin. Try to leave your door open till until after you have
started the motor and cranked up the fan.
Keep this up until you are getting warm air, at which point you can
start shifting where the air is sent
You are generating humid air by breathing and it will automatically
hit the glass as condensation. The open window lets out warm moist air, and
lets in cooler dryer air.
3) If you have tracked snow or rain into the car, keep the air moving and
the window cracked to reduce the risk of condensation, until the water has
been eliminated

[chaniarts]

it says on the label.

[Oren]

On Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:55:16 -0600, j...@myplace.com wrote:

>I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window. Anyone
>know what will remove it?

Sudsy ammonia in warm water. Use a microfiber cleaning cloth.

Windows sparkle....

[Ron]

http://www.windtrax.com/featured_products/25_rain-x.asp

The Rain-X product for the inside of the windshield is Anti-Fog.

[Bob F]

Rain-X make the water bead up, so the wind will blow it away. Exactly the
opposite of what you want on the inside.

[G. Morgan]

j...@myplace.com wrote:

>I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window. Anyone
>know what will remove it?

91% isopropyl like HT said, or a citrus type cleaner (Goo-Gone).

[j...@myplace.com]

Thanks for everyone's tips to remove it.

I understand what you're saying about the water beading up.....
outside....

But that leaves a question. What does the Rain-X do, *which is made for
the inside of the windshield*?

My reason for trying it was to make it easier to remove frost in cold
weather. Aside for that, there is no real reason for it.

[Ron]

Best thing to do is not to use the shit in the first place on a
windshield.

Fine for all the other glass, but not on a WS.

[Ron]

On Feb 6, 10:57 pm, j...@myplace.com wrote:

> On Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:15:46 -0800, "Bob F" <bobnos...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >j...@myplace.com wrote:
> >> I put some Rain-x on my windshield on the outside.  I noticed they
> >> sell one bottle for the outside of the window and one for the inside.
> >> I figured they just wanted to sell two bottles and it's the same
> >> stuff. It works fine on the outside.  Rather than do the whole
> >> inside, I thought I'd try it first and only did 1/4 of the
> >> windshield.  I guess the outside type dont work too well inside.
> >> When it's cold, the part with the Rain-x gets all fogged up, while
> >> the rest of the window dont. Worse yet, it's really hard to wipe off
> >> the fog, or whatever is the correct word for that.  (It's not cold
> >> enough to be frost, but it's fogged up with moisture).
>
> >> I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window.
> >> Anyone know what will remove it?
>
> >Rain-X make the water bead up, so the wind will blow it away. Exactly the
> >opposite of what you want on the inside.
>
> Thanks for everyone's tips to remove it.
>
> I understand what you're saying about the water beading up.....
> outside....
>
> But that leaves a question.  What does the Rain-X do, *which is made for
> the inside of the windshield*?

Did you not read my post?

Rain-X Anti-Fog......it keeps the windshield from fogging up. Does it
work...I dunno. I used it years ago and it didn't. I have a bottle
sitting in my garage that someone gave me a few months ago, but
haven't used it yet.

[Bob F]

Just rubbing a tiny bit of true soap on the inside can do it. You have to rub it
until it doesn't show at all. The soap reduces the surface tension, so tiny
drops flow flat and evaporate. Exactly the opposite of the exterior rain-X

[Bob F]

I tried it once. After a couple months, I noticed that the wipers were sticking
to the glass. Jerk-jerk-jerk movment resulted. ThenI noticed a black film, which
was apparently the rubber of the wiper coating the windshield.

[Ron]

Yep. It's made for "high speed driving". If you have good/new wiper
blades they will wipe the windshield completely dry on the first swipe
leaving no lubrication (a wet windshield) on the return swipe which
will cause the wiper blades to bounce/chatter. And once the Rain-X
starts wearing off, it gets even worse. It works great if you never
change your wiper blades.

[Frank from Deeeetroit]

On Feb 6, 12:55 pm, j...@myplace.com wrote:

Wad up a sheet or two of your morning newspaper, dab some rubbing
alcohol on the paper, and wipe the inside of your window. It will
remove the Rain-X, wadded newspapers will not leave streaks on any
window.

Frank

[j...@myplace.com]

On Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:29:17 -0800, "Bob F" <bobn...@gmail.com> wrote:

>> Fine for all the other glass, but not on a WS.
>
>I tried it once. After a couple months, I noticed that the wipers were sticking
>to the glass. Jerk-jerk-jerk movment resulted. ThenI noticed a black film, which
>was apparently the rubber of the wiper coating the windshield.
>

I've used it many times on the outside of the WS and it works fine.
I've never had any problems with wipers or anything else. I just never
tried it inside, and now I know not to do that again.

[Doug]

That may be true if you reapply it often but years ago I read up on it
and most didn't like it on the outside. I also tried it years ago and
when new, it was fine but found that when it begins to wear off, it
makes a mess. I don't remember what I used to get it off but I did
get it off.

[Home Guy]

<j...@myplace.com> wrote in message
news:ui40j71b6k26540pc...@4ax.com...

Spray paint the inside window yellow, then use a razor blade.

[Oren]

On Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:12:01 -0500, "Home Guy" <Ho...@Guy.com> wrote:

>Spray paint the inside window yellow, then use a razor blade.
>

Please don't move to the USA. No we will not pay for your move.

[Twayne]

In news:rf33j7tdsqho7d3bd...@4ax.com,
Doug <noemail...@msn.com> typed:

Dunno what you had, but it wasn't rain-x. As it wears off all that happens
is the water droplets start forming again on the glass just as before you
put it on and views became obstructed again. Eventually it does no good and
you're right back to before you used it. READ the container and use
according to directions.

[Tekkie®]

Jim Yanik posted for all of us...

And I know how to SNIP

>
> =?iso-8859-15?Q?Tekkie=AE?= <Tek...@comcast.net> wrote in
> news:MPG.29a7208a7...@news20.forteinc.com:
>
> > j...@myplace.com posted for all of us...
> >
> > And I know how to SNIP
> >
> >>
> >
> >>
> >> I guess I just have to remove it from that 1/4 th of the window.
> >> Anyone know what will remove it?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >
> > I did not read all the posts on this but I wanted to remove it from
> > the outside because I didn't like it. I called the factory. According
> > to them it forms a bond with the glass. They stated the only thing
> > that will remove it is either BonAmi window cleaner ("never
> > scratches") or Clorox Soft Scrub. Scrub is the keyword. I used the
> > lemon scented as I did not want bleach around the car.
> >
> > I tried alcohol, lacquer thinner, silicone remover, acetone, all kinds
> > of miracle glass cleaners - all no joy.
> >
>
> you're worried about bleach on your car,yet used acetone and lacquer
> thinner?

Yes, I could control and test these in very small areas and amounts. You are
confusing me with the general idiots, I just don't poor the quart on then let
it fly. Soft Scrub does splatter, even in small amounts.

Don't assume I am an idiot.

--
Tekkie

[Jim Yanik]

=?iso-8859-15?Q?Tekkie=AE?= <Tek...@comcast.net> wrote in
news:MPG.29b55c34d...@news20.forteinc.com:

Don't be so hypersensitive. IMO,you're the one ASSuming...

It's just that even a drip or splash of the solvents could damage your
paint. Bleach won't.

[brou...@gmail.com]

I had this same problem on interior and exterior. Tried every non-lethal thing I owned. None of them worked. Found a review of a product from Griot's Garage and it worked. Griot's Garage 6" Glass Polishing Pad along with Griot's glass polishing liquid removed the remains of a RainX windshield sealer that was distorting my vision during rain storms. Pad and polishing liquid required 30 minutes work and I now no longer have the problem. Great product - found them on Amazon but can buy them direct from Griot's Garage too. Highly recommend them.

[DerbyDad03]

Your answer is 4 years overdue...he's already sold the car.

[Ed Pawlowski]

Yes, and I bought the car. Getting the Rain-X off was really rather
easy. I used 80 grit paper in a belt sander and it took seconds to get
rif of it. Another advantage is the car is not as hot since the sun no
longer penetrates the glass. I use a periscope to see where I am going.

[Stormin Mormon]

On 6/2/2016 8:37 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> Yes, and I bought the car. Getting the Rain-X off was really rather
> easy. I used 80 grit paper in a belt sander and it took seconds to get
> rif of it. Another advantage is the car is not as hot since the sun no
> longer penetrates the glass. I use a periscope to see where I am going.

I love how people on this group are so kind and helpful
for each other. Restores my confidence in humanity.

--
.
Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
. www.lds.org
.
.

[bob_villain]

On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 7:39:57 PM UTC-5, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> On 6/2/2016 8:37 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >
> > Yes, and I bought the car. Getting the Rain-X off was really rather
> > easy. I used 80 grit paper in a belt sander and it took seconds to get
> > rif of it. Another advantage is the car is not as hot since the sun no
> > longer penetrates the glass. I use a periscope to see where I am going.
>
> I love how people on this group are so kind and helpful
> for each other. Restores my confidence in humanity.

Why is that? Ed only replied as you often do (Ed is abit funnier though) trying to be absurd.
Rain-X is great stuff (oh wait, that's foam in a can?). It's the only thing that will get you by, with no wipers!

[Roy Biggins]

On 6/2/2016 8:39 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> On 6/2/2016 8:37 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>> Yes, and I bought the car. Getting the Rain-X off was really rather
>> easy. I used 80 grit paper in a belt sander and it took seconds to get
>> rif of it. Another advantage is the car is not as hot since the sun no
>> longer penetrates the glass. I use a periscope to see where I am going.
>
> I love how people on this group are so kind and helpful
> for each other. Restores my confidence in humanity.
>

I know a EE that used a Brillo pad on his car hood to remove some tree sap.

To his credit, he was smart enough to stop rubbing when he got to the primer.

[DerbyDad03]

On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 8:39:57 PM UTC-4, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> On 6/2/2016 8:37 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >
> > Yes, and I bought the car. Getting the Rain-X off was really rather
> > easy. I used 80 grit paper in a belt sander and it took seconds to get
> > rif of it. Another advantage is the car is not as hot since the sun no
> > longer penetrates the glass. I use a periscope to see where I am going.
>
> I love how people on this group are so kind and helpful
> for each other. Restores my confidence in humanity.
>

Whoops, you forgot something.

Re: Removing Rain-X from car windshield (The helpfulness of a.h.r posters)

[Zak W]

Stormin Mormon <cayo...@hotmail.com> wrote in news:sl44z.1413$gy2...@fx38.iad:

> On 6/2/2016 8:37 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>> Yes, and I bought the car. Getting the Rain-X off was really rather
>> easy. I used 80 grit paper in a belt sander and it took seconds to get
>> rif of it. Another advantage is the car is not as hot since the sun no
>> longer penetrates the glass. I use a periscope to see where I am going.
>
> I love how people on this group are so kind and helpful
> for each other. Restores my confidence in humanity.
>

Like the Mountain Meadows Massacre restores your confidence in humanity?
As you may recall the Mountain Meadows Massacre was the killing of
roughly 120 emigrants who were passing through Southern Utah in September
1857. They were murdered by Mormons.

http://mountainmeadowsmassacre.com/

[dpu...@gmail.com]

I noticed the same thing on my 2018 vehicle that came with Crystal Fusion with the first application free. It made my wipers shudder and shake and seemed to do more harm than good. I did not renew it. I wonder how long that crap lasts and if after two years it's still there? Is there any solvent you can use to get rid of it? I would not recommend this to anyone.

[Dan Espen]

Vinegar.

Google is very wise:

Rain-X is a commercial formula used to repel water, rain, and snow
from glass. To remove Rain-X, first mix equal parts water and white
vinegar in a spray bottle. Then, spray the solution onto your glass
and rub it in with a cloth. Once you've gotten rid of the Rain-X, use
a new dry cloth to wipe away any residue.

--
Dan Espen

[thekma...@gmail.com]

j....@myplace.com wrote

>....correct word

Defog, Defogger(vehicle climate control mode)

As far as inside windshield defog/defrost sprays are concerned, I call
GIMMICK. Rain-X externally works well for me. I use it on all fixed glass
and plastic(headlamp, taillight) surfaces on my cars, and on topside of
moonroofs.