Does Rain-X really work?
11-03-2003, 10:33 AM
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Does rain-x really work? (searched w/ no luck)
I remember reading a post about this spray stuff that'll "repell" water, so you dont need your wipers and resevoir (weight reduction).
But does it really work? I dont want to limit visibility in the rain just for 10pd reduction.
But does it really work? I dont want to limit visibility in the rain just for 10pd reduction.
11-03-2003, 10:36 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (SilverCIVIC96)
rainex does work, but i never understood why someone would want to use it. thats what wipers are for.
and if your talkign about removing your wipers for weight reduction...thats just plain stupid...
and if your talkign about removing your wipers for weight reduction...thats just plain stupid...
11-03-2003, 10:37 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (SilverCIVIC96)
Yes, it works, and it's awesome... Problem is you have to put it on when your windshield is clean and dry, so you procrastinate until it's raining, at which point you're like "**** I should have put some Rain-X on" 
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (SilverCIVIC96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SilverCIVIC96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> just for 10pd reduction. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Lol, I know rain-x works, do know "10pd" doesn't it's <U>10lbs</U>
who is an english major!
Lol, I know rain-x works, do know "10pd" doesn't it's <U>10lbs</U>
who is an english major!
11-03-2003, 10:38 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (SilverCIVIC96)
it works for awhile but will eventually wear off. I used it on the way to NOPI driving through the hurricane but still needed my wipers. if this is a street car, I wouldnt recommend removing your wipers as it will become a huge pain in the *** to keep your windsheild clean.
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (Art Vandeleigh)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Art Vandeleigh »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">rainex does work, but i never understood why someone would want to use it. thats what wipers are for.
and if your talkign about removing your wipers for weight reduction...thats just plain stupid... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I kind of think your visibility in the rain is a little better when you use rain-x. *shrug*
and if your talkign about removing your wipers for weight reduction...thats just plain stupid...
</TD></TR></TABLE>I kind of think your visibility in the rain is a little better when you use rain-x. *shrug*
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11-03-2003, 10:43 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (SilverCIVIC96)
Yes, rain-x is good. I can swear for it. Like the fella said, your windshield has to be squeeky clean to be applied on.
It repeals not only the water when it rains but, also lubricates and helps the blades to clean better. Also, helps when you wash away bugs and tar from the windshield.
It repeals not only the water when it rains but, also lubricates and helps the blades to clean better. Also, helps when you wash away bugs and tar from the windshield.
11-03-2003, 10:46 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (SilverCIVIC96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SilverCIVIC96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I remember reading a post about this spray stuff that'll "repell" water, so you dont need your wipers and resevoir (weight reduction).
But does it really work?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Rain-X really works. What it does is, it makes water roll off your windows in big beads, just like it does off freshly-waxed painted surfaces. And it does that very, very well.
It also lasts a long time. However, it works as long as the windshield surface is clean. If you let the windshield get dirty, water will adhere to the dirt instead of rolling off. Once you wash the car, the effectiveness of the Rain-X is restored (even without putting more on). However, it loses effectiveness on spots where bugs have hit the windshield, so you'll need to re-coat periodically.
Does that mean that you can drive around without wipers? Not exactly. (And the best advice I can give to you in that regard is to use Rain-X, but leave the wipers on, and see how much you need them.) A clean, nicely-Rain-X'ed windshield can have greater visibility in rain without wipers than with them - but that depends on how much rain and how fast you are going. If it is a major rainstorm, water will be shed very nicely. Even in light rain, if you're traveling at highway speeds, Rain-X will work very well. If it's just drizzling, and/or if you're traveling at slow around-town speeds, the Rain-X might not shed water all that effectively, and if it builds up as mist or light rain on the windshield, you may find that you need to use your wipers under those conditions.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nightrider »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">rain x works, but there is a thin film that becomes somewhat sticky.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then you're not applying it properly; it sounds like you have not sufficiently buffed yours off. There should not be any "thin film" after you buff it off. It requires a fair amount of effort to buff it off completely, and you need to look at it from several angles of light to check to see whether you're done buffing or not.
I use Rain-X. I think it's great. But I also leave my wipers on my ITR, just in case.
But does it really work?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Rain-X really works. What it does is, it makes water roll off your windows in big beads, just like it does off freshly-waxed painted surfaces. And it does that very, very well.
It also lasts a long time. However, it works as long as the windshield surface is clean. If you let the windshield get dirty, water will adhere to the dirt instead of rolling off. Once you wash the car, the effectiveness of the Rain-X is restored (even without putting more on). However, it loses effectiveness on spots where bugs have hit the windshield, so you'll need to re-coat periodically.
Does that mean that you can drive around without wipers? Not exactly. (And the best advice I can give to you in that regard is to use Rain-X, but leave the wipers on, and see how much you need them.) A clean, nicely-Rain-X'ed windshield can have greater visibility in rain without wipers than with them - but that depends on how much rain and how fast you are going. If it is a major rainstorm, water will be shed very nicely. Even in light rain, if you're traveling at highway speeds, Rain-X will work very well. If it's just drizzling, and/or if you're traveling at slow around-town speeds, the Rain-X might not shed water all that effectively, and if it builds up as mist or light rain on the windshield, you may find that you need to use your wipers under those conditions.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nightrider »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">rain x works, but there is a thin film that becomes somewhat sticky.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then you're not applying it properly; it sounds like you have not sufficiently buffed yours off. There should not be any "thin film" after you buff it off. It requires a fair amount of effort to buff it off completely, and you need to look at it from several angles of light to check to see whether you're done buffing or not.
I use Rain-X. I think it's great. But I also leave my wipers on my ITR, just in case.
11-03-2003, 10:47 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (smeister)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smeister »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">use both...rainX and your wipers! </TD></TR></TABLE>
no kidding. I use rainX all the time. But I'd never just use it alone, without my wipers.
The stuff works great. However, I heard another alternative to it would be just to wax your winshield.
no kidding. I use rainX all the time. But I'd never just use it alone, without my wipers.
The stuff works great. However, I heard another alternative to it would be just to wax your winshield.
11-03-2003, 10:52 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (P1mpSlap)
hmm, I can testify that waxing your windshield is a really bad idea. I had a towel that was used to wipe off the wax for the car. I inadverdently used it on the windshield, and it left oily swrils all over the windshield, looked horrible at night.
11-03-2003, 10:53 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (nightrider)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nightrider »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">rain x works, but there is a thin film that becomes somewhat sticky. i don't like it at all. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You didn't buff it well enough. Its a bitch to buff. Should feel smooth like you used wax on your windshield
RainX ownz IMO
</TD></TR></TABLE>You didn't buff it well enough. Its a bitch to buff. Should feel smooth like you used wax on your windshield
RainX ownz IMO
11-03-2003, 10:54 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (SilverCIVIC96)
Long-term use on my old Accord left the windshield streaky and nasty 
And I would never consider it a wiper replacement - that's just nuts.
And I would never consider it a wiper replacement - that's just nuts.
11-03-2003, 10:57 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (Splat)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Long-term use on my old Accord left the windshield streaky and nasty</TD></TR></TABLE>
It sounds like you didn't buff yours off sufficiently, either.
I have used Rain-X steadily on all my cars, including three different cars on which I used it for over ten years, which I consider long-term use. It has never left the windshield streaky or nasty.
It sounds like you didn't buff yours off sufficiently, either.
I have used Rain-X steadily on all my cars, including three different cars on which I used it for over ten years, which I consider long-term use. It has never left the windshield streaky or nasty.
11-03-2003, 11:00 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (SilverCIVIC96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SilverCIVIC96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmm, I can testify that waxing your windshield is a really bad idea. I had a towel that was used to wipe off the wax for the car. I inadverdently used it on the windshield, and it left oily swrils all over the windshield, looked horrible at night. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah the same goes for waxing your car and getting some water in the wax. It buffs these swirls right in the paint and takes forever to wear off. You cannot see the swirls in directs sunlight but as the sun goes down the swirls come out to play
Yeah the same goes for waxing your car and getting some water in the wax. It buffs these swirls right in the paint and takes forever to wear off. You cannot see the swirls in directs sunlight but as the sun goes down the swirls come out to play
11-03-2003, 11:09 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (jh4dc23spoon)
I use the stuff that makes wiper fluid. It comes in consentrate and you simly use that instead of your normal wiper fluid. After a few uses, the window beads up on its own. Not as good as applying the normal stuff, but this stuff you don't have to worry about buffing it right and what not. Just mix it and use it when needed
11-03-2003, 11:11 AM
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I love rain-x too. STP use to make something called visionblade which was much better, but I cant find it anymore. Only problem with rain-x is it doesn't last long at all. But if you put it on the day before it rains, you can get by w/o wipers.
However you will need wipers for city driving. Rain-x only works at speed.
However you will need wipers for city driving. Rain-x only works at speed.
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (nsxtasy)
just take the cloth you wax your car with and run it over your clean windshield. Water still beads off of your windshield that way. Lil trick I learned.
11-03-2003, 11:23 AM
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Re: Does rain-x really work? (SilverCIVIC96)
