Rear window rain solution?
12-14-2002, 01:10 PM
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Rear window rain solution?
I used to drive a car with a rear wiper and now i am trying to figure a solution for my new TLS. Has anyone used rain-x on the rear window? Does it affect the defroster? Any advice appreciated.
BTW- I LOVE my TL-S!!!
BTW- I LOVE my TL-S!!!
12-14-2002, 01:28 PM
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I put RainX on, and it works fantastic. At highway speeds, there is NO water on the window. It's actually eerie. It shouldn't mess with the defrost, but I can't say for sure- I never use it here in FL.
12-14-2002, 04:43 PM
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Actually I think rainX would be perfect. Some say that rainX eats up the rubber wipers over time, but since the rears dont come with one, then it should be a perfect solution.
12-14-2002, 05:11 PM
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I use Rain-X as well and it works great. When driving in the freeway, I sometime don't have to turn on the wipers and the water just flows up to the top.
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12-14-2002, 06:17 PM
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over time rainX builds a layer of oil on ur windshields that is close to impossible to remove... i loved rainX but after learning that, i stopped using it... its worse on ur front where ur wipers pick up the oil from the rainX and build up
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12-14-2002, 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by Eternal TL2k3
over time rainX builds a layer of oil on ur windshields that is close to impossible to remove... i loved rainX but after learning that, i stopped using it... its worse on ur front where ur wipers pick up the oil from the rainX and build up
over time rainX builds a layer of oil on ur windshields that is close to impossible to remove... i loved rainX but after learning that, i stopped using it... its worse on ur front where ur wipers pick up the oil from the rainX and build up
12-14-2002, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by KaneTypeS1
I wax my windows and it works just like rainX.
I wax my windows and it works just like rainX.
12-15-2002, 01:39 AM
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Originally posted by copland007
On my 2002 tls I waxed all windows & lights with klasse. The water beaded off very nicely
On my 2002 tls I waxed all windows & lights with klasse. The water beaded off very nicely
12-15-2002, 05:55 AM
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2004TL:
Don't know about other products, sorry.
And no, I don't have my 2002 TLs anymore. I got a 2003 TLs now
This time around I am using Zaino, just sent in my order for it!
-copland007
Don't know about other products, sorry.
And no, I don't have my 2002 TLs anymore. I got a 2003 TLs now
This time around I am using Zaino, just sent in my order for it!-copland007
12-15-2002, 02:20 PM
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over time rainX builds a layer of oil on ur windshields that is close to impossible to remove
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12-15-2002, 07:03 PM
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it builds up on the windows and over time gets a thicker film on ur wipers and wud decrease the lifespan of them... thats what i meant to say... it wud be fine on the side windows and the rear though
12-15-2002, 08:39 PM
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I don't notice any sort of oil or film anywhere. If you wax your windshield, though, watch out!
I change my wiper blades about every 3 years (basically, when the rubber seems to dry out). There is one thing that's different about my RainX'd windshield than the average driver- I have a clear view of the road in even the heaviest downpours. I literally cannot be blinded by the rain, and we get some serious downpours here in Orlando. I'd go through wiper blades every three months, if necessary (of course, it's not).
I change my wiper blades about every 3 years (basically, when the rubber seems to dry out). There is one thing that's different about my RainX'd windshield than the average driver- I have a clear view of the road in even the heaviest downpours. I literally cannot be blinded by the rain, and we get some serious downpours here in Orlando. I'd go through wiper blades every three months, if necessary (of course, it's not).
12-15-2002, 10:22 PM
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oh well i just loved RainX when i used to have it, i sometimes used to brag about having it saying "i dont even need to turn on my wipers when its raining, i can see perfectly"... dont know why i thought i was cool 3-4yrs back by having it though... coooool, water trickles off, big deal ... oh well, i still loved rainX though
12-15-2002, 11:39 PM
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Originally posted by Eternal TL2k3
over time rainX builds a layer of oil on ur windshields that is close to impossible to remove... i loved rainX but after learning that, i stopped using it... its worse on ur front where ur wipers pick up the oil from the rainX and build up
over time rainX builds a layer of oil on ur windshields that is close to impossible to remove... i loved rainX but after learning that, i stopped using it... its worse on ur front where ur wipers pick up the oil from the rainX and build up
There's a film that builds up. No big deal but there are times when you actually have to use your wipers, dirty window, etc. That's when the mess starts. :yack: It's OK if you never use your wipers again. I had used rainX on my old Integra GSR and it took a while to undo it all. Won't use it on the TLS.
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12-16-2002, 08:09 AM
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Are you guys that are getting film applying it correctly? I still use my wipers with the RainX, and I'm just not seeing any film.
If you don't wipe it off correctly when applying, then yeah- oily film.
If you don't wipe it off correctly when applying, then yeah- oily film.
12-17-2002, 06:21 PM
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How about Zaino car wash in between doses of Zaino Z2 car polish??? ... Water beads off my front windshield so easily. Even ice won't rub it off! (But I do need to reapply Z2 in the spring, though...)
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future mods: springs, sways, cleared corners, JDM conversion (?)
- derrick
'02 EBP TL Type-S
mods: OEM kit & spoiler, PIAA fogs, 20% tints, 3A racing tips, painted calipers & y-pipe, INSPIRE sills
future mods: springs, sways, cleared corners, JDM conversion (?)
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