Rainex

Cypress · 05-30-2009, 02:53 AM

Any thoughts on using Rainex on the outside windshield? What about the Rainex anti-fog wipes for inside?

k20z3 · 05-30-2009, 02:55 AM

Meh, I detail cars, I've had customers praise that they see better, but sometiems it smudges and have heard bad abou it.

I use invisible glass

arcticreaver · 05-30-2009, 03:01 AM

i'm using it right now. i think it does smear and smudge kinda easy. i was quite upset with that fact that i couldn't get it the window to be free of smears so i went back to the resist all that the dealer gave me and that stuff actually worked better. no smears at least.

AK370Z · 05-30-2009, 03:27 AM

I use rainX on my 370Z and used it on my 350. I love the product. But I do have to agree that you get smudges. For example, tonight, my windshield is smudgy right now.

antennahead · 05-30-2009, 03:42 AM

Rub it out HARD, the second coat, elbow grease. I love it and have no smearing.

John

GreenJalapeno · 05-30-2009, 04:16 AM

so rainex is supposed to repel water?

Forrest · 05-30-2009, 06:41 AM

I use rainx. You have to press hard some times to make it "clear" but DAM does it work. I dont even need windshield wipers with it.

Btw once its clear for me, its fine. Its not like it re smears up

ChrisSlicks · 05-30-2009, 10:04 AM

The outside treatment works really well. Don't care much for the inside wipes, I use invisible glass for that.

ZYUL8R · 05-30-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forrest

I dont even need windshield wipers with it.

Ditto...only in heavy rain do i need them...Then when you hit extremely heavy rain to the point people begin pulling over cuz they can't see...Its good because it disperses water so you can see very well. Im sure the aerodynamics of our cars also help make it more effective.

chubbs · 05-30-2009, 01:26 PM

Waste of money - put the cash towards some good quality wax instead

k20z3 · 05-30-2009, 01:55 PM

I'm not sure how feasible waxing your windows are, unless you get cheaper wax...

Yes, you have to rub EXTREMELY hard with rainx, and don't plan on using it in sun or heat, cause then it dries quickly resulting in streaks and smudges....

wstar · 05-30-2009, 02:36 PM

Yeah the issue with Rain-X is that it's difficult to apply correctly. Once you get your application technique down it gets easier over time. For me, I tend to over-apply initially, and then let that set for a pretty good long time (10+ minutes) to fully develop that white haze, retouching any missing spots in the first couple of minutes when they become apparent. Then you have to practically grind the stuff off with a paper towel, it takes a lot of elbow grease to rub it down to the point where it doesn't haze up your windshield anymore.

Properly applied Rain-X is really nice, I hate driving in the rain without it. I almost decided to remove the wipers on my daily driver since I keep RainX on all the time, but there are occasionally times when you just need wipers and it would suck to be without them, unfortunately.

antennahead · 05-30-2009, 03:07 PM

I love it, it's all in the application and removal technique. Done correctly it works fantastic!

John

Namir · 05-30-2009, 03:19 PM

Wax does the same thing. RainX is ok but I hate the "in between applications" phase.
I feel once you start using the product you have to keep re applying it to make sure its working properly because its hard to remove and it really sucks when it starts to wear off.

chubbs · 05-30-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k20z3

I'm not sure how feasible waxing your windows are, unless you get cheaper wax...

Yes, you have to rub EXTREMELY hard with rainx, and don't plan on using it in sun or heat, cause then it dries quickly resulting in streaks and smudges....

Duh! I meant get some wax for your paintwork - don't put wax on your windscreen unless you like driving blind.

05-30-2009, 02:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cypress Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 49 Drives: 370Z Touring Sport Rep Power: 16	Rainex Any thoughts on using Rainex on the outside windshield? What about the Rainex anti-fog wipes for inside?

05-30-2009, 02:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Meh, I detail cars, I've had customers praise that they see better, but sometiems it smudges and have heard bad abou it. I use invisible glass __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

05-30-2009, 03:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	i'm using it right now. i think it does smear and smudge kinda easy. i was quite upset with that fact that i couldn't get it the window to be free of smears so i went back to the resist all that the dealer gave me and that stuff actually worked better. no smears at least. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

05-30-2009, 03:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I use rainX on my 370Z and used it on my 350. I love the product. But I do have to agree that you get smudges. For example, tonight, my windshield is smudgy right now. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

05-30-2009, 01:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	Waste of money - put the cash towards some good quality wax instead __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

05-30-2009, 03:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	Rub it out HARD, the second coat, elbow grease. I love it and have no smearing. John

05-30-2009, 04:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 291	so rainex is supposed to repel water?

05-30-2009, 06:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	I use rainx. You have to press hard some times to make it "clear" but DAM does it work. I dont even need windshield wipers with it. Btw once its clear for me, its fine. Its not like it re smears up

05-30-2009, 10:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The outside treatment works really well. Don't care much for the inside wipes, I use invisible glass for that.

05-30-2009, 01:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	I'm not sure how feasible waxing your windows are, unless you get cheaper wax... Yes, you have to rub EXTREMELY hard with rainx, and don't plan on using it in sun or heat, cause then it dries quickly resulting in streaks and smudges.... __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

05-30-2009, 02:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Yeah the issue with Rain-X is that it's difficult to apply correctly. Once you get your application technique down it gets easier over time. For me, I tend to over-apply initially, and then let that set for a pretty good long time (10+ minutes) to fully develop that white haze, retouching any missing spots in the first couple of minutes when they become apparent. Then you have to practically grind the stuff off with a paper towel, it takes a lot of elbow grease to rub it down to the point where it doesn't haze up your windshield anymore. Properly applied Rain-X is really nice, I hate driving in the rain without it. I almost decided to remove the wipers on my daily driver since I keep RainX on all the time, but there are occasionally times when you just need wipers and it would suck to be without them, unfortunately. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-30-2009, 03:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	I love it, it's all in the application and removal technique. Done correctly it works fantastic! John

05-30-2009, 03:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	Wax does the same thing. RainX is ok but I hate the "in between applications" phase. I feel once you start using the product you have to keep re applying it to make sure its working properly because its hard to remove and it really sucks when it starts to wear off. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen