Rainx Windshield Fluid
 

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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?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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’ve been using the orange rainX stuff for past 5yrs in Nissan,Honda,Chevy,Fords without issues :ugh2:

I do the same thing. :tup:

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.

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.

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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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?

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

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.

I've never run the green but have run the orange in multiple vehicles with no issues for years. 06' 350Z, '12 and '16 F350, '13 G37, '05 G35, '02 explorer and my 370. I use that and the rainX wipers

How is the windshield fitment with the rainx wipers compared to OEM?

I’ve always used rainx “latitude” wipers. The design of these blades is to where it will curve to the contour shape of the windshield (i.e. flex/bend to the shape and curves of the windshield itself). They cost double than of the regular blades, but worth the $ IMO, though I have seen good deals on amazon.

Okay, I guess I will be returning the green stuff. Why would they manufacture fluids that can possibly cause damage? bast*rds....

I've used both the green and orange Rainx in my Power Wagon since I bought it in 2008. I bought my TrailHawk in 2013. Started using the Rainx fluids in it too. About 2015. The sensor in the TrailHawk went out and had it replaced under warranty. They told me about the problems they are seeing with the RainX and other green and orange fluids. About 6 months later. The sensor in my Power Wagon went out too. :icon14: Since then, I only use blue.

Just a Chrysler issue maybe?

If I remember right. They was Denso sensors which everyone uses. Maybe a different spec for Chrysler. I changed the one on the Power Wagon myself. It's just 2 electrodes sticking out to make contact with the fluid. They work off of conductivity of the fluid. I cleaned up the probes and it still didn't work. So I replaced it.

I'd recommend using this process to prep the window first:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-Ai4y1WoOo


Then go with Aquapel.

Lightyears better than the Rain-X which behaves like the monsanto of window treatments, requiring needless additional applications, and their stupid washer fluid. And if ya don't then they punish you with wiper noise.

Try the Aquapel once, you'll never go back! I did use Rain x for 15 years and wish I could have all my time/frustration/effort wasted back.

Also, if any of you use claybars on the windshield, ditch ALL the junk claybars!! You have TWO options:

1) Mequiars professional mild or aggressive
2) 3m correct it, beware, you want the stuff made in Japan.

All the other claybars belong in the trash can and are a waste of time (yes, groits, cg, all of the yellow clays = junk = really just scams, and they should be cutting everyone refund checks for wasting your time requiring you to go over the same section 2-4x, whereas the 3m = one shot.

Great, the clip is a little fat but other than that they are fine.