2008 Lexus ES300 windows....

**Jokeman** · 05-01-2008, 11:35 AM

I was cleaning a Lexus ES300, when I hosed the car off the front side windows sheeted right away while the back ones seemed to sheet normally. Is there a coating that comes on these windows from the factory?

**Stephan** · 05-01-2008, 11:42 AM

Not to my knowledge, although maybe someone else here might know better...perhaps someone recently put a coat of rain-x on the windshield...

**JaredPointer** · 05-01-2008, 12:21 PM

Maybe they roll the front windows down more than the back ones, which could lead to something being on the windows from the inside of the doors or something being "rubbed" off the windows by the weatherstripping. Just grabbing at straws....

**Bigs** · 05-01-2008, 12:42 PM

Many people add those Rain-X type treatments these days. I would say it`s that.

**Jokeman** · 05-01-2008, 12:54 PM

Nope, Ive owned the car since day 1. No Rain-X on this ride.

**Stephan** · 05-01-2008, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jokeman

Nope, Ive owned the car since day 1. No Rain-X on this ride.

I didn`t realize it was yours, you made it sound like it was someone elses...so yes you should know what you put on the car

I am out of ideas...

**Bigs** · 05-01-2008, 01:00 PM

^^ Same here! lol

**JaredPointer** · 05-01-2008, 01:24 PM

It`s also possible that it`s different glass. I know a lot of Toyota`s (and yes, Lexus is a Toyota) use smoked or tinted glass for the back and rear windows. That could have something to do with it. Maybe the glass is even supplied by different suppliers.

**jaybs02** · 05-02-2008, 04:04 AM

Your glass may have been treated. Aquapel was being applied to the front side glass on the RX330 as a safety feature, right from the manufacturer.

Here`s the article Aquapel glass treatment by PPG enhances safety of 2004 Lexus RX330

"J"

**Stephan** · 05-02-2008, 04:10 AM

Originally Posted by jaybs02

Your glass may have been treated. Aquapel was being applied to the front side glass on the RX330 as a safety feature, right from the manufacturer.

Here`s the article Aquapel glass treatment by PPG enhances safety of 2004 Lexus RX330

"J"

Wow nice find!!!

**Jokeman** · 05-02-2008, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by jaybs02

Your glass may have been treated. Aquapel was being applied to the front side glass on the RX330 as a safety feature, right from the manufacturer.

Here`s the article Aquapel glass treatment by PPG enhances safety of 2004 Lexus RX330

"J"

Nice find. Im guessing thats what it is

**Beemerboy** · 05-02-2008, 01:41 PM

This place amaze me with what knowledge we all have together...a real testament to forums like this and the power of the net.....Thanks Jay!

**Jokeman** · 05-02-2008, 03:40 PM

I figured I would check the lexus website. It says "Water-repellent front-door glass with UV reduction"

I am very impressed with the water-repellent they use.