How many of you use Rain-X or Aquapel?

[1trilliondollars]

Just put some Rain-X on my car because I was too impatient to get some aquapel online, and I have a lot of spare time I can take up with re-applying when I need to.

Wondering what experiences are with either, since they both do the same thing for a time.

 

[Doug Hillary]

Hi,
I have been a long time user of Rain-X and can endorse its benefits - even on shower screens!

 

[1trilliondollars]

Yeah I saw the shower thing on the website, and I'm easily impressed. Next time I get bored I'll apply some to my shower glass.

 

[Hallmark]

Rain-X works great on my rear hatch window with wiper, but I have mixed emotions about windshiels applications, e.g. works fine at repelling rain prior to turning the wipers on, then seems to smear with the wipers operating.

 

[mikered30]

Aquapel lasts way longer than rainx. I do not have blade chatter when I use aquapel compared to rainx.

 

[Malo83]

I use spray detailer/waxes on my windshield with Xcellent results, no smearing and wipers wipe smooth.

 

[John_K]

Rainx works great with my wipers and works great when the wipers stop working!

John

 

[oilboy123]

Where I live it's a necessity IMO. It lasts a long time one all the windows except the windshield.

Have used it for many years.

 

[Boczech]

I have used Rain-X for years and really like it on the windshield of the vehicles I drive.

Good stuff !!!

B

 

[DaHen]

Have been using Aquapel here on all the windows.

 

[Garak]

I haven't had the opportunity to try Aquapel yet, but I wouldn't mind giving it a shot. I've used Rain-X for a lot of years and have been quite happy with it.

Other posters mention issues with windshield wipers. I don't have that problem, because I'm obsessive with changing wiper blades whenever I notice performance degrading anyhow.

I'm actually looking at giving Rejex a shot on the windshield one of these times, when I can get some of that in.

 

[Turk]

Yep, use it on all windows, on all 4 cars. 3x a year in Minnesota: Early spring, summer & late fall.

 

[1trilliondollars]

Originally Posted By: tpitcher
Yep, use it on all windows, on all 4 cars. 3x a year in Minnesota: Early spring, summer & late fall.



Why not winter? Doesn't ice get stuck to your windows, mirrors, and windshield a lot? Rain-X is supposed to help that.

 

[grampi]

Originally Posted By: mikered30
Aquapel lasts way longer than rainx. I do not have blade chatter when I use aquapel compared to rainx.


It does, but it doesn't repell water nearly as good as Rain-X does...

 

[bigmike]

I use rainx on all the windows and outside mirrors. Reapply it about twice a year.

 

[ANGELRAMOS]

Aquapel is in its own league compared to Rain-X. Aquapel all the way!

 

[Drew2000]

Rain-X or Aquapel on all glass except the windshield. I don't like the filmy quality when you finally have to use the wipers.

 

[Turk]

Originally Posted By: 1trilliondollars
Originally Posted By: tpitcher
Yep, use it on all windows, on all 4 cars. 3x a year in Minnesota: Early spring, summer & late fall.



Why not winter? Doesn't ice get stuck to your windows, mirrors, and windshield a lot? Rain-X is supposed to help that.


It says do not apply below 40 degrees F. We go a couple months at a time and do not get above 10F. That's why.

 

[grampi]

Originally Posted By: ANGELRAMOS
Aquapel is in its own league compared to Rain-X. Aquapel all the way!


I didn't care for Aquapel at all...it didn't seem like anything was even on the windshield. Rain-X does an excellent job of making the rain blow right off the windshield without using wipers at highway speeds, whereas with the Aquapel, I still had to use the wipers...

 

[CharBaby]

I use Rain-X on the windshield about once/month and often each time I wash the car(s). I can usually find R-X at Ollies at very, very good/low prices so, I buy the shelf.

I also keep the wiper blades clean and by using silicon spray, as recomended by a fellow BITOG member, which keeps the wipers plyable.

This has helped me see throught the rain during night time driving.