Rain-X

jasony · 06-14-2000, 11:00 AM

Everyone should use Rain-X for the outside of their windshield! I love the stuff so much, I put it on my headlamps and foglamps, and I must say that that helps a lot more than headlight wipers

I also did the side and rear windows, and the side mirrors

I do the windshield about avery 3 months, but I've only done the others one time, since it lasts a lot longer on them...

Sometimes I can turn my wipers off t 70 mph in the rain, and see -better- than with them on!

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Subie Gal · 06-14-2000, 11:06 AM

it's true!!!!

even the rally drivers use it!!!

j.

KC · 06-14-2000, 11:06 AM

Rain-X is not a snake oil. It really does work.

I've been using it for years on my cars.

Re-apply every other month here in New England, and you can basically drive without the wipers on and see clearer and farther down the road.

Had a bad storm a week ago, I was wondering why I was the only one in the High Speed lane? (Only doing about 60-65 tho).

The heavier the rain, the better visibility, believe it or not.

What I also do is in addition to the front window, I do my side mirrors and a little arc on the driver and pass. side so I can see the mirrors. Talk about no problems no matter how hard it rains.

--KC

Mel 22B · 06-14-2000, 11:06 AM

I hate to push such a simple product but the stuff does work. Especially at night in the rain.
I have said that if everyone in Vancouver owned an (AWD) Subie and had Rain-X we would cut accidents in half. Either that or people would drive faster and more people would crash.

My only concern is that it funks up my wipers sometimes. The last time I put it on the front my wipers jumped/bounced as they moved across the windshield.

-Mel

[This message has been edited by Mel 22B (edited June 14, 2000).]

RedBrighton96 · 06-14-2000, 11:08 AM

Yeah, i love that stuff too, it helps a lot on the back window. I have also found that sometimes when it is raining it is easier for me to see without my wipers on that it is when they are on with Rain-x applied.

Rob

P.S. I think we need to have another central Ohio subie meet sometime soon.

PatMunits · 06-14-2000, 11:19 AM

be careful when you apply Rain-X! The stuff works, however, if you get on your Subie paint it will eat it.

When I squirted it from a bottle, a little bit of liquid got on the paint just above the windshield. I wiped it out immediately but did notice small black spots on the paint

Don't let that though keep you away from using it. I have not seen any problems caused by rain water getting on the painted surfaces from a glass treated by Rain-X

rschwarzwalder · 06-14-2000, 11:24 AM

I only found one downside to the product: It seems to eat the rubber on the wipers! Then again, I haven't put it on my Subie...

lackey · 06-14-2000, 11:52 AM

I've used it before, and I will agree with everyone that its a god-send. I have heard, however, that it can be bad for the glass? Anyone hear similar?

Rally Man · 06-14-2000, 11:58 AM

Yes other people have said that after a will you will seeing the window foggy like, dont know if reapling Rain-X will help it. Another thing I've heard is that if you crack your window its very hard repair it since the sucktion cups cant get a hold off the window. Again I've only heard this info.

ImprezaRS dot com · 06-14-2000, 09:19 PM

I find rain-x wears off after 3-4 weeks on the front windshield but lasts months on the sides and rear, never eats my wiper blades or paint, and does a great job.

I do not apply it to the wipers, and make sure the rain-x is dry before I lower the blades back down.

VALENTA · 06-15-2000, 12:06 AM

I must agree, I put it on every time I finish washing the ca and I don't think I have put on my wipers since then!
I even put it on my mom's car and she can't believe it!!!
You can also purchase the windshield washer RAINX!
I haven't bought it yet since I never use my washers because the RAINX is so good!
Take care
Jan
P.S. I recommend it also to anyone witha winsheild! hehe!

ttoversteer · 06-15-2000, 12:10 AM

I've been using the stuff for years, and I'm a true believer in Rain-X!!! I didn't fully appreciate it however until I got a windshield replacement, and I had to go on a long trip in the rain before I could get on a good coat of the stuff. I'll never go without Rain-X again! (Or the washer fluid, for that matter!)

Fish · 06-15-2000, 12:14 AM

It works.. and well..

But.. you have to keep on it and make sure that you re-apply it when it needs it..

I am lazy and I am going through the phase where it is wearing off... some parts repel the water some don't.. and overall it streaks now...

so if you are going to do it, keep with it.. otherwise it's a pain..

Yotsuya · 06-15-2000, 12:17 AM

So this rain x is permanent (or at least for several months)? Does using wipers harm the coating? I remember hearing something like this years ago. And how does it handle dirt/road spray that's got a lot of particles in it?

bryanw · 06-15-2000, 12:52 AM

I've had problems with it eating the rubber on the wipers too. The rubber starts coming off in little pieces and you have to constantly replace the wipers. It's pretty good stuff though, for rain. I wouldn't advise using it if you're expecting snow though. It causes the bottom of the snow to freeze over (doesn't stick) and form a sheet of ice that wraps around your windshield. It takes major scraping to get this stuff off. Otherwise, on a non-rain-x windshield, the snow just sits there and the wipers can push it off. I don't know what other variables are involved in this freezing thing, but this is what happened to me. And our other car that didn't have any put on, didn't have this problem.

ndmorespd · 06-15-2000, 05:57 AM

One MINOR problem when I applied the Ran-X to my Sub...

The Wipers Skipped for the next 2 WEEKS!!!

But hey, I didn't need them unless it was barely raining... The More Water the BETTER!

Mike

jasony · 06-15-2000, 07:29 AM

One thing I'd like to add:

When I first tried rain-X, I didn't do a good job of polishing it off. I wasn't impressed with it then. Later, I discovered that you really have to keep at it until the winow is "Crystal" clear...

The other thing: I've discovered that the spray-waxes at drive in car-washes will make the rain-x useless if it gets on the windshield, which is hard to prevent...

Not that I use that wax very often, mind you

Just occasionally between regular waxing... But I probably will use McGuier's quick wax spray from now on...

Oh, and I haven't had any problems with wiper blades - I still have the OE blades on, 1 year after buying it! So I'm due for a change anyway.

[This message has been edited by jasony (edited June 15, 2000).]

06-14-2000, 11:00 AM	#1
jasony Scooby Newbie Member#: 1238 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Westerville, OH Vehicle: 1996 Explorer XLT Red	Rain-X Everyone should use Rain-X for the outside of their windshield! I love the stuff so much, I put it on my headlamps and foglamps, and I must say that that helps a lot more than headlight wipers I also did the side and rear windows, and the side mirrors I do the windshield about avery 3 months, but I've only done the others one time, since it lasts a lot longer on them... Sometimes I can turn my wipers off t 70 mph in the rain, and see -better- than with them on! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Subie Gal GC84Ever Super Moderator Member#: 301 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS/70 Van 02 WRX Rally Stud	it's true!!!! even the rally drivers use it!!! j.

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Mel 22B Scooby Specialist Member#: 621 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: N. Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver with Black Tires	I hate to push such a simple product but the stuff does work. Especially at night in the rain. I have said that if everyone in Vancouver owned an (AWD) Subie and had Rain-X we would cut accidents in half. Either that or people would drive faster and more people would crash. My only concern is that it funks up my wipers sometimes. The last time I put it on the front my wipers jumped/bounced as they moved across the windshield. -Mel [This message has been edited by Mel 22B (edited June 14, 2000).]

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RedBrighton96 Scooby Specialist Member#: 1246 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Columbus, OH Vehicle: 2007 WRX TR WRB	Yeah, i love that stuff too, it helps a lot on the back window. I have also found that sometimes when it is raining it is easier for me to see without my wipers on that it is when they are on with Rain-x applied. Rob P.S. I think we need to have another central Ohio subie meet sometime soon.

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PatMunits Scooby Newbie Member#: 770 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Aurora,ON Canada Vehicle: 1999 Impreza 2.5RS Silvethorn Metallic	be careful when you apply Rain-X! The stuff works, however, if you get on your Subie paint it will eat it. When I squirted it from a bottle, a little bit of liquid got on the paint just above the windshield. I wiped it out immediately but did notice small black spots on the paint Don't let that though keep you away from using it. I have not seen any problems caused by rain water getting on the painted surfaces from a glass treated by Rain-X

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rschwarzwalder Scooby Newbie Member#: 29 Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: NJ, USA Vehicle: 2005 Baja Satin White Pearl	I only found one downside to the product: It seems to eat the rubber on the wipers! Then again, I haven't put it on my Subie...

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lackey Scooby Newbie Member#: 209 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Dallas,Tx, USA	I've used it before, and I will agree with everyone that its a god-send. I have heard, however, that it can be bad for the glass? Anyone hear similar?

06-14-2000, 11:58 AM	#9
Rally Man Scooby Newbie Member#: 1181 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moreno Valley, California	Yes other people have said that after a will you will seeing the window foggy like, dont know if reapling Rain-X will help it. Another thing I've heard is that if you crack your window its very hard repair it since the sucktion cups cant get a hold off the window. Again I've only heard this info.

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ImprezaRS dot com over boosted again Moderator Member#: 1458 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs CO USA Vehicle: 2006 B9 Tribeca LTD 2005 Impreza 2.5 RS	I find rain-x wears off after 3-4 weeks on the front windshield but lasts months on the sides and rear, never eats my wiper blades or paint, and does a great job. I do not apply it to the wipers, and make sure the rain-x is dry before I lower the blades back down.

06-15-2000, 12:06 AM	#11
VALENTA Scooby Newbie Member#: 888 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Montreal, CANADA Vehicle: 2011 STI White	I must agree, I put it on every time I finish washing the ca and I don't think I have put on my wipers since then! I even put it on my mom's car and she can't believe it!!! You can also purchase the windshield washer RAINX! I haven't bought it yet since I never use my washers because the RAINX is so good! Take care Jan P.S. I recommend it also to anyone witha winsheild! hehe!

06-15-2000, 12:10 AM	#12
ttoversteer Scooby Specialist Member#: 465 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2011 2.5i Hatch Speed Dimpled Silver	I've been using the stuff for years, and I'm a true believer in Rain-X!!! I didn't fully appreciate it however until I got a windshield replacement, and I had to go on a long trip in the rain before I could get on a good coat of the stuff. I'll never go without Rain-X again! (Or the washer fluid, for that matter!)

06-15-2000, 12:14 AM	#13
Fish RIP Sirkbac Member#: 869 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua NH Vehicle: 1987 GPZ-750 TURBO 90' MX-5/11' DGM STi Sdn	It works.. and well.. But.. you have to keep on it and make sure that you re-apply it when it needs it.. I am lazy and I am going through the phase where it is wearing off... some parts repel the water some don't.. and overall it streaks now... so if you are going to do it, keep with it.. otherwise it's a pain..

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Yotsuya Scooby Guru Member#: 935 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: ಠ_ృ Vehicle: Tony Pond Fan Club	So this rain x is permanent (or at least for several months)? Does using wipers harm the coating? I remember hearing something like this years ago. And how does it handle dirt/road spray that's got a lot of particles in it?

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bryanw Scooby Specialist Member#: 807 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Car-Videos.com Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Black	I've had problems with it eating the rubber on the wipers too. The rubber starts coming off in little pieces and you have to constantly replace the wipers. It's pretty good stuff though, for rain. I wouldn't advise using it if you're expecting snow though. It causes the bottom of the snow to freeze over (doesn't stick) and form a sheet of ice that wraps around your windshield. It takes major scraping to get this stuff off. Otherwise, on a non-rain-x windshield, the snow just sits there and the wipers can push it off. I don't know what other variables are involved in this freezing thing, but this is what happened to me. And our other car that didn't have any put on, didn't have this problem.

06-15-2000, 05:57 AM	#16
ndmorespd Scooby Specialist Member#: 1657 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Sacramento, Ca, USA Vehicle: 2k RS BRP	One MINOR problem when I applied the Ran-X to my Sub... The Wipers Skipped for the next 2 WEEKS!!! But hey, I didn't need them unless it was barely raining... The More Water the BETTER! Mike

06-15-2000, 07:29 AM	#17
jasony Scooby Newbie Member#: 1238 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Westerville, OH Vehicle: 1996 Explorer XLT Red	One thing I'd like to add: When I first tried rain-X, I didn't do a good job of polishing it off. I wasn't impressed with it then. Later, I discovered that you really have to keep at it until the winow is "Crystal" clear... The other thing: I've discovered that the spray-waxes at drive in car-washes will make the rain-x useless if it gets on the windshield, which is hard to prevent... Not that I use that wax very often, mind you Just occasionally between regular waxing... But I probably will use McGuier's quick wax spray from now on... Oh, and I haven't had any problems with wiper blades - I still have the OE blades on, 1 year after buying it! So I'm due for a change anyway. [This message has been edited by jasony (edited June 15, 2000).]