fast glass

[VR6child]

Tell me more about rainx. Sound interesting.

[WEDEL.1]

Buy RainX at KMart etc.

Some say they use it on aeroplane windscreens

[WEDEL.1]

I haven't had any negative issues with it, but sometimes the bugs can be difficult to remove.

Once, it was recommended for plastics. I used it on tail lights etc with good success, but I see now on the directions, it's not recommended.

Maris

[gregozedobe]

Ah I RainX, how I hate you. I used it on my old Type III Fastback, in light rain it was great since you didn't need to turn the wipers on, but as it started to wear off it would smear the window. In the end I only used it for side and rear windows where it was great. Was it just the dodgy wipers in the Type III? Was it me not putting it on often enough? Have they improved it??

RainX is great when freshly applied, but it wears off quite quickly, then it starts to go slimey and smear (especially in cold, damp weather with a cold windscreen). I found I was re-applying it every 4-6 weeks unless it rained a lot, when it needed re-doing even more frequently.

These days I use Aquapel, which is not quite as good as fresh RainX for water beading, but Aquapel lasts for 40+ weeks, which is much better (but of course it costs a lot more than RainX). NB I have no connection with Aquapel, I'm just a satisfied customer.

If you decide to remove RainX from glass, I've had good results using Amway metal polish (but wet your window first, apply the polish to a wet rag and rinse very thoroughly when you've finished).

[dynamictiger]

If you keep your windscreen clean then I have found no advantage to the Rain X type products. I regularly clean mine with Nxt Glass Cleaner - which is tint safe for inside as well, and periodically polish the windscreen with Autoglym Glass Polish.

My existing car is 18 months old and I am asked by those that don't know if it is new.

[JVLR32]

A hot chamios works well.....