rscecil007
10-30-2011, 07:57 PM
I`ve got an issue I need the experts help on. I`ve searched exhaustively here on the forum in search of an answer or help, but nothing I`ve come across really helps.
Background: About 3 weeks ago I got my windshield replaced. Immediately did the same maintenance I did on my old windshield; did a clay bar cleaning on it, and cleaned it with Stoner`s Invisible Glass. On my old windshield, this would bead like crazy and I rarely needed to even turn my wipers on. First rain after the new windshield, no beading whatsoever.
Since then I`ve tried Chrome & Glass Polish, Klasse Sealant Glaze, and the Klasse twins (AIO and SG). In between these various methods I did clean/strip the windshield, to make sure whatever I was trying was isolated and not mixing with what I`d already applied and tried. I`ve used non-dilluted IPA, non dilluted white vinegar, and another clay bar in there somewhere to clean/strip. Nothing I`ve tried will make it bead up, and I basically have to run my wipers non stop if it`s raining.
The brand of glass is Pilkington, but supposedly the same brand that makes my OEM glass (06 Toyota Tacoma), or at least the little symbol on all my windows (windshield and all original OEM glass) is the same. I did notice when wet it`s easy to spot a few scratches on the the new windshield, my fingernail will catch on them. They are impossible to see or find when dry however. But I would think the scratches wouldn`t really prevent any water beading.
The only thing I tried just an hour ago was Rain-x. I really don`t care for Rain-x since it needs to be reapplied often and can lead to streaking, but it actually did work, and the water did bead up and just roll off (at least in the garage test of pouring directly on and with a spray bottle.) I`ve got nothing against Rain-x, I`ve just had much better luck long term with my last windshield just using Stoner`s IG, and didn`t ever have problems beading up unless the windshield was dirty.
But does anyone have any idea why out of all the things I`ve tried, nothing else worked to help with the water beading? I can`t understand why the Klasse twins or just the SG itself wouldn`t make the water bead up.
I`ve searched and read the past few days until my head hurts, with no luck. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated, thank you!!!
Background: About 3 weeks ago I got my windshield replaced. Immediately did the same maintenance I did on my old windshield; did a clay bar cleaning on it, and cleaned it with Stoner`s Invisible Glass. On my old windshield, this would bead like crazy and I rarely needed to even turn my wipers on. First rain after the new windshield, no beading whatsoever.
Since then I`ve tried Chrome & Glass Polish, Klasse Sealant Glaze, and the Klasse twins (AIO and SG). In between these various methods I did clean/strip the windshield, to make sure whatever I was trying was isolated and not mixing with what I`d already applied and tried. I`ve used non-dilluted IPA, non dilluted white vinegar, and another clay bar in there somewhere to clean/strip. Nothing I`ve tried will make it bead up, and I basically have to run my wipers non stop if it`s raining.
The brand of glass is Pilkington, but supposedly the same brand that makes my OEM glass (06 Toyota Tacoma), or at least the little symbol on all my windows (windshield and all original OEM glass) is the same. I did notice when wet it`s easy to spot a few scratches on the the new windshield, my fingernail will catch on them. They are impossible to see or find when dry however. But I would think the scratches wouldn`t really prevent any water beading.
The only thing I tried just an hour ago was Rain-x. I really don`t care for Rain-x since it needs to be reapplied often and can lead to streaking, but it actually did work, and the water did bead up and just roll off (at least in the garage test of pouring directly on and with a spray bottle.) I`ve got nothing against Rain-x, I`ve just had much better luck long term with my last windshield just using Stoner`s IG, and didn`t ever have problems beading up unless the windshield was dirty.
But does anyone have any idea why out of all the things I`ve tried, nothing else worked to help with the water beading? I can`t understand why the Klasse twins or just the SG itself wouldn`t make the water bead up.
I`ve searched and read the past few days until my head hurts, with no luck. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated, thank you!!!