said by Followup :

I bought some RainX wiper blades recently and the guy at the auto parts store said NOT to use them with the RainX windshield washer fluid because it eats them. Is this true? Doesn't make much sense to me but that is what he said.

said by Followup :

I bought some RainX wiper blades recently and the guy at the auto parts store said NOT to use them with the RainX windshield washer fluid because it eats them. Is this true? Doesn't make much sense to me but that is what he said.

said by rob_in_chatt :

RAINX works great, but it does make the wiper blades chatter across the window. very annoying.

said by Hall :

That's the one drawback about Rain-X ... then again, if you can drive fast enough with Rain-X aplied, you don't need your wipers. :D

said by HFB1217 :

The streaking you may see is the crud embedded in your blades new blades do not streak.

said by salzan :

I found the rain-X OK on the windshield until it started to wear off. The streaking was so bad I could hardly see at night. It was either reapply the stuff or let it wear off completely. I chose to let it wear off.

I'll never put the stuff on a windshield again but side or rear windows or mirrors are OK.

said by RainX :

What is the best way to apply Rain-X? I friend suggested first using newspaper and rubbing alcohol to clean the windshield first and then put the rain-x on using a cloth. Does rubbing alcohol really clean or can it be damaging?

said by McSummation :

That's all well and good until you have to stop at a light. Then you drown. Been there, done that. '66 Jag XKE roadster.

said by pcdebb :

what is the adverse affect on the wipers everyone is mentioning? I've used rain-x for years with nary a problem

said by Its a Secret :

I just wax my windows with Nu-Finish (or similar), and use liquid silicone on the wiper blades and I'm good to go for cheap. ;)

said by seaquake :

Use a decent glass cleaner; I use Invisible Glass, to first clean the surface. Let it dry.

To apply rainx, I use a single cloth or sponge. Soak it fairly good and apply to the window surface liberally. When a haze forms, apply another fresh coat. When that drys to a haze, use a clean, dry terry-cloth or similar material to remove the haze. It's like waxing a vehicle. It takes some time and elbow grease.

said by seaquake :

Mythbusters just did a stint a week or two ago and demonstrated how if you drive fast enough you can leave the top of your convertible down, too.

said by jbryan :

And, yes, if you drive fast enough, you don't need the wipers.

said by No_Strings :

I like the way this man thinks.

said by Doctor Olds :

Rain-X versus PPG Aquapel: Grudge Match
»www.sports.autoblog.com/2006/04/···atch%20/

said by seaquake :

I've tried Rain-X on my windshield and I don't like the way the wipers are affected by it.

said by seaquake :

To apply rainx, I use a single cloth or sponge. Soak it fairly good and apply to the window surface liberally. When a haze forms, apply another fresh coat. When that drys to a haze, use a clean, dry terry-cloth or similar material to remove the haze. It's like waxing a vehicle. It takes some time and elbow grease.