Rainx Windshield Fluid

vtec to vvel · 06-13-2019, 11:59 PM

Didn’t find anything in the search option.

Anyone ever use the Rainx fluid? I’ve read that it damages for the reservoir sensor in German cars, but nothing for Japanese cars. Anyone use this stuff and have any issues?

Spooler · 06-14-2019, 12:24 AM

I have used it for years. If you rain-x your front window this will help it last a long long time before you need to redo it. 1-2 years.

Rusty · 06-14-2019, 12:38 AM

My Power Wagon and Grand Cherokee doesn't like it. It killed the sensor in both of them. About 6 months apart.

Spooler · 06-14-2019, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

My Power Wagon and Grand Cherokee doesn't like it. It killed the sensor in both of them. About 6 months apart.

I have been using it in my Dodge Ram Dually since I got it. It is a 2004 model. No issues at all.

dts3 · 06-14-2019, 01:29 AM

Been using it for probably a decade with no problem, but I don't have any high-end card lol.

Rusty · 06-14-2019, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I have been using it in my Dodge Ram Dually since I got it. It is a 2004 model. No issues at all.

The dealer replaced the sensor under warranty on the Jeep. They told me that some fluids will kill the sensor. And that they had replaced a few already. Told me to stay away from the green and orange colored fluids. After replacing 2 sensors. I kind of believe them.

BGTV8 · 06-14-2019, 03:28 AM

I don't put this in the washer reservoir. The Rain-X I use is put onto a clean rag, then treat the screen with a series of circular motions until the screen is covered with a "film" and then polish the glass.

This makes rain "bead" up on the glass and any decent speed will blow the screen clear of water.

jchammond · 06-14-2019, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I have been using it in my Dodge Ram Dually since I got it. It is a 2004 model. No issues at all.

I’ve been using the orange rainX stuff for past 5yrs in Nissan,Honda,Chevy,Fords without issues

Rusty · 06-14-2019, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

I don't put this in the washer reservoir. The Rain-X I use is put onto a clean rag, then treat the screen with a series of circular motions until the screen is covered with a "film" and then polish the glass.

This makes rain "bead" up on the glass and any decent speed will blow the screen clear of water.

I do the same thing.

Spooler · 06-14-2019, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

I don't put this in the washer reservoir. The Rain-X I use is put onto a clean rag, then treat the screen with a series of circular motions until the screen is covered with a "film" and then polish the glass.

This makes rain "bead" up on the glass and any decent speed will blow the screen clear of water.

I do the same but if I do it your way the windshield will be hazy. I read the directions a long time ago. I do 2 coats on the windshield and a single coat on all the other glass. After you are done and it has dried for 10 min. or so you are supposed to wipe it down with a damp paper towel and then dry. No streaks or haze this way.

somms · 06-14-2019, 11:06 AM

I've been using the orange RainX in all of my cars (Nissan, Ford, Mazda) since 2000 or so, never had any issues.

As previously stated, it'll keep your original application of RainX good for quite a while longer than without. I do a re-application every spring.

BettyZ · 06-14-2019, 12:32 PM

FYI, the temp rating on that isn't a suggestion. Took the Z out for a road trip in winter and by hour #4 the "fluid" was more of a slush. Poured some yellow de-icer fluid in to drop the freezing point.

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vtec to vvel · 06-15-2019, 08:34 AM

More mixed reviews lol.

Okay I’ll rephrase: Has anyone used the rainx windshield fluid (not the spray on cloth and apply stuff) in their 370Z and had any sensor issues or any issues related to this fluid?

BettyZ · 06-15-2019, 11:40 AM

I've used the Prestone version, with the soapy bubbles, with no troubles.

Baronsmokes · 06-15-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

FYI, the temp rating on that isn't a suggestion. Took the Z out for a road trip in winter and by hour #4 the "fluid" was more of a slush. Poured some yellow de-icer fluid in to drop the freezing point.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

I also had to replace a sensor using the green.

My 59 has a bottle of alcohol you would dump in windshield washer tank (glass washer jar) to keep fluid from freezing.Dealer would put extra fluid for washer in summer and alcohol in winter.

That must of messed up some paint finishes.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,218 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	My Power Wagon and Grand Cherokee doesn't like it. It killed the sensor in both of them. About 6 months apart. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	I don't put this in the washer reservoir. The Rain-X I use is put onto a clean rag, then treat the screen with a series of circular motions until the screen is covered with a "film" and then polish the glass. This makes rain "bead" up on the glass and any decent speed will blow the screen clear of water. Rusty, jchammond and Baronsmokes like this.

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somms Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 131 Drives: 2011 370z SP MT Rep Power: 12	I've been using the orange RainX in all of my cars (Nissan, Ford, Mazda) since 2000 or so, never had any issues. As previously stated, it'll keep your original application of RainX good for quite a while longer than without. I do a re-application every spring. __________________ Fast Intentions 18 inch resonated catback, Fast Intentions resonated HFCs, Stillen Gen 3 CAI, EcuTEK tune, 311whp

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BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	FYI, the temp rating on that isn't a suggestion. Took the Z out for a road trip in winter and by hour #4 the "fluid" was more of a slush. Poured some yellow de-icer fluid in to drop the freezing point. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Baronsmokes likes this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,915 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502909	More mixed reviews lol. Okay I’ll rephrase: Has anyone used the rainx windshield fluid (not the spray on cloth and apply stuff) in their 370Z and had any sensor issues or any issues related to this fluid? Baronsmokes likes this. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,832 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I have used it for years. If you rain-x your front window this will help it last a long long time before you need to redo it. 1-2 years.

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dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6765	Been using it for probably a decade with no problem, but I don't have any high-end card lol.

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BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	I've used the Prestone version, with the soapy bubbles, with no troubles. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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