hazy glass

[mgsjester]

Hey guys. I`m no pro but I just do my dad`s cars at home. For the glass..I do



1. Wash while washing the car (Meguiar`s Gold Class)

2. Wipe with cleaner (Eagle One 20/20 Glass Cleaner)

3. Protect (Rain X)



When I`m done with protecting it, it looks so good..but if I come back a couple hours later..there is a haze on all the glass..especially the front windshield. I can `wipe` off the haze but I have to press down really hard on the glass.



Anyone know why there is a haze and how I can get rid of it?



Thanks.

[BigAl3]

what are you using to wipe down the glass cleaner with?

[mgsjester]

I`m using these microfiber towels I bought at Advance Auto Parts.

[az57chevy]

Are you buffing off the RainX or perhaps applying it too thick?

Try without RainX and see if you have teh same haze.

If not, follow up with less RainX and buff it clear

[Holden_C04]

Rain-X leaves an impenetrable film if not re-applied. It`s really not a great product. I recommend against its use.



Nonetheless, it sounds like you are not buffing off the remainder of the Rain-X. Proper application is to apply, wait for haze, and then remove. The company suggests a second layer for complete coverage.

[imported_dazzerjp]

Another forum poster posted this tip; cant remember who - soz



RainX: Apply one coat. Wait for it to dry - 20 mins, then apply a further coat.



Wait 20 mins for it to dry - longer is better. Then gently wash off the residue with car shampoo and rinse and dry - dont rub too hard.





Works perfectly for me.

[Big Leegr]

You can also use a squeegee afterwards.

When I applied RainX I would apply it before I washed the car, then washed off the RainX residue as I washed the car. Came off easily.

[mgsjester]

If you don`t RainX, what other products would you recommend that do the same thing as RainX? I just like the water beeding on the windows...and I don`t have to use the wipers as much.



I tried what you guys said, waiting and buffing off, washing off with car soap, etc. but it didn`t work...maybe I`m just doing it wrong...

[Patek14]

I like rain X. It works well, its OTC everywhere, and its cheap. It doesn`t last very long but its so in expensive I do not care. I have heard stories of people doubling their DGAW as a window treatment but I have not tried that...yet



There are many other rainX substitute products on the market but I have not used them.



Also - I`ve had streaking with rain X before. Dont put too much on and you can also use some water (I use ONR QD) to help get residue off. Also do not put it on in the hot sun. It`ll flash dry and make a mess

[Edwards944]

I believe the question posed is "Anyone know why there is a haze and how I can get rid of it?"

The haze to which you refer is anomorphic androgenous sulfate. It remains after the Rain-X bonds to the surfactant residues left on the glass due to ineffective rinsing. Remove the haze by using a trichlorethylene based solvent cut 30 to 1 by any over the counter ph adjusted anhydrous.

[Patek14]

I believe the question posed is "Anyone know why there is a haze and how I can get rid of it?"

The haze to which you refer is anomorphic androgenous sulfate. It remains after the Rain-X bonds to the surfactant residues left on the glass due to ineffective rinsing. Remove the haze by using a trichlorethylene based solvent cut 30 to 1 by any over the counter ph adjusted anhydrous.



What?



So in plain english, rain X hazes because it has carrier agents that leave a film and you remove it by rubbing or wetting with some liquid and rubbing?

[Edwards944]

No. Not at all.

[Edwards944]

The haze is a result of the Ziegler-Natta catalyst.

[HBR]

.................dude, your dash is purple.

[az57chevy]

Okay try this

wash glass, wait and ensure that no haze exists

Apply thin coat and rub in with microfiber

wait 30 minutes

Take second (clean) microfiber and work off any haze that developed.

wait 30 minutes and if more haze exists repeat