Rear window in the rain
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I agree. When the car has been sitting in the rain but it has stopped raining all the drops on the glass make it difficult to see through. I haven't notice but they should start running off when hitting the brakes in reverse. Rain-X should help but I haven't tried it yet.
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Rain-X will work. I've driven without having to use the windshield wipers on freeways. It's pretty cool, but I think it reacts with and damages the wiper blades after time. I had to replace my wiper blades more often when in use with Rain-X. Can anyone confirm? Should be fine on all other windows.
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Originally Posted by hcekc
Rain-X will work. I've driven without having to use the windshield wipers on freeways. It's pretty cool, but I think it reacts with and damages the wiper blades after time. I had to replace my wiper blades more often when in use with Rain-X. Can anyone confirm? Should be fine on all other windows.
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Originally Posted by Mar T
Count me in with you. I also agree that Rain-X damages the wiper blades. I never thought about it until reading your post. Wow? About the original message, yes use Rain-X in your rear and side windows (front window at your own risk).
i disagree. 'been using it for almost 20+ yrs now, ever since someone brought it to the racetrack for a motorcycle race in the rain. i think never cleaning youir wiper blades makes them deteriorate faster.
regardless. i'll replace my blades twice as often if that's what it takes to have a rain-x'd windshield.
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Just wax the rear and side windows if you want the rain to sheet and they will look good too. Rain-X makes a windshield wash solution (available at Walmert and others) that works excellent and treats the windows to Rain-X everytime you use it. I have used Rain-X for about 20 years (most of those years in FL) and have zero regrets. It is much safer in the rain to see where you are going. I think it extends the life of the wipers, since they act close to new even though they would have lost the edge on untreated glass.
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You can get the same effect as Rain-X by having your windows extreemly clean .. Not by using window cleaners but a dedicated Waffle Weave M/F towel .
I seldom have to use my wipers in normal rain at above 40 MPH and I have nothing on the glass.
I seldom have to use my wipers in normal rain at above 40 MPH and I have nothing on the glass.
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
You can get the same effect as Rain-X by having your windows extreemly clean .. Not by using window cleaners but a dedicated Waffle Weave M/F towel .
I seldom have to use my wipers in normal rain at above 40 MPH and I have nothing on the glass.
I seldom have to use my wipers in normal rain at above 40 MPH and I have nothing on the glass.
Use Rain-X, you'll see difference.
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
You can get the same effect as Rain-X by having your windows extreemly clean .. Not by using window cleaners but a dedicated Waffle Weave M/F towel .
I seldom have to use my wipers in normal rain at above 40 MPH and I have nothing on the glass.
I seldom have to use my wipers in normal rain at above 40 MPH and I have nothing on the glass.
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Originally Posted by A-TLvic882
Use Rain-X, you'll see difference.
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Originally Posted by BG74
Does anyone else notice that you can't see anything through the rear window when it's wet? Would Rain-X or something similar take care of it?
But back to the subject, even with Rain-X the rear window stays covered with droplets assumedly because the wind rolls above it and not on it. I know wagons/suv's have to have rear window wipers because the "reflux" of air from the exhaust makes it dirty but I wouldn't mind paying extra for a rear window wiper on a sedan. I don't get why it is not common?
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Originally Posted by DiZlAoSbOiSoFlY
I got a question? everytime i used Rain-X it makes my windshield all glossy. How did you guys get the glossy effect to go away?
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Originally Posted by pettydw
Just wax the rear and side windows if you want the rain to sheet and they will look good too.
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I use Stoners
You might also try Stoners Glass Cleaner.
It also causes the water to bead and disperse from the windshield.
I have used it on all my glass surfaces, and it does aid in keeping the
glass surfaces relatively free from water bead build up once you get underway.
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It also causes the water to bead and disperse from the windshield.
I have used it on all my glass surfaces, and it does aid in keeping the
glass surfaces relatively free from water bead build up once you get underway.
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I just Zaino'd my car a few days ago, windows and all, seems to pretty much have the same effect as rain-x, we got a pretty good rain here in NY on Saturday, never had to turn my wipers on
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