Windshield treatment product lineup...

[datech]

Originally Posted By: Garak
Originally Posted By: badtlc
Rain-X doesn't last long enough for what I'm looking for.

I like Rejex for that. It's significantly more difficult to apply on glass than on paint (and on glass than Rain-X is), but it is worth the effort, especially when the bugs are out.


I have found Rain X to be effective for several years. If not applied correctly it can make your vision worse when it rains. Gradually the wiper blades seem to wear it down. I am sure it depends on climate, where you park it, etc. A botched Rain X job is hard to remove, too.

 

[Malo83]

Originally Posted By: 3800Series
I put Meguiars Ultimate paste wax on my windshield ever 4-5 months. As long as you spend the time to remove it it works fine.

If my property wasn't covered in trees I probably wouldn't but it seems like its easier to remove the tree sap with it on then without it.


I use the spray wax and or detailer on my windshield by Meguiars, usually 2-3 times a month, works great.

 

[hotwheels]

By the by, in a pinch you can slice an apple in half and rub it all over the windshield to achieve a rain-repellent effect. A sour apple can also be used to clean a really dirty windshield. I presume it's the malic acid in the apple that is an effective cleaner.

hotwheels

 

[raytseng]

Originally Posted By: Quest
I don't use rain-x or similar polymer (or silicone) based products on my front windshield, period.

The smearing effect is quite distracting esp. during nitetime driving while in the rain.

Q.



I think you only can speak for your car.

Something is wrong with your windshield, your wipers or your application technique.

Have you been in other cars with rainx? No smearing.

 

[user52165]

Run your fingers over the WS - is it smooth...............really smooth? Usually has a gritty feel.

Clay your glass just like you do your paint (don't you?). I use Mothers detailer (Showtime) as the lube. Very easy to do.

Then it is quite easy to maintain. Use only microfiber cloths.

I used to use Rain X. It was quite evident it would smear and become gummy after a few weeks - especially under a hot sun.

Then tried Aquapel - it was better, but hard to find and expensive, did not last as it was claimed.

Nothing beats claying. Do it on all glass, headlights, tails, bumpers, etc.

 

[mikered30]

Optimum Opti-Glass Coating is probably what you are looking for when it comes to longevity and cannot be beat when applied properly, but it is oh so expensive. Use a machine with a glass polish and glass pad to get the glass crystal clear, or at a minimum clay, wipe with bon ami (the safe for glass version) and wipe down the window with alcohol. I have always been impressed with aquapel and it is pretty cheap.

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: datech
I have found Rain X to be effective for several years. If not applied correctly it can make your vision worse when it rains. Gradually the wiper blades seem to wear it down. I am sure it depends on climate, where you park it, etc. A botched Rain X job is hard to remove, too.

I like Rain-X, too, but I've never had great durability, but we get all kinds of odd conditions. I usually reapply every month or two.

 

[widman]

RainX has two products.

I hate the wax, as it smears.

The original is great and I smuggle it in regularly to use on my windshields.

 

[mjoekingz28]

AAP has a purple product......maybe Splash

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: widman
RainX has two products.

I hate the wax, as it smears.

Are you speaking of the commercial car wash aftertreatment?

 

[badtlc]

I ordered the Sci-Fi magic after doing some research on Coval Molecular Coatings. They seem like a top notch company from what I can find. I'll come back with reviews.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

I used to use Rain-X on all the windows. I often got the gummy edge where the wipers stop. I think it's more of a combination of whatever silicone AND all the [censored] from the roads. I switched over to Aquapel and bought a box from Amazon that lowers the cost.

My experience is that the Rain-X works at a lower speed (30mph) vs. like 40 mph for the Aquapel. I still use Rain-X all the time but only on the rear/sides and mirrors. Aquapel up front. I always use a microfiber and have no smearing issues with the Rain-X, it does last and helps a lot in winter with snow ice also.

I want to try maybe the optimum ceramic/quartz one next time. Also read on here some people using the Ceramibrite stuff for glass cook surfaces to clean. IT's almost time for a new windshield anyway as the rocks/sand are showing there effect. Not much can be done with that.

I read WAY back (and have some) that the guy who invented Rain-x moved on and went to a company called Glass Science and his next generation version is called Rain Clear Gel (and a Glass scrub product). They work well also. I don't seem them as often maybe not the same marketing budget and brand recognition.