rainx problem

[vick-e]

i think this is the right forum for my question. if not i apologize.



i usually and have never had this problem before...but a week ago i used rain x on my windshield... the repeling rain stuff...and now its hazing or streaking, i do not know the correct term, but basically i see a light layer or white film at night. This especially is a problem when i use the windshield wiper, creates the hazing and then i see little diamond shapped things on the window. when this happens i drive EXTREMELY slow because i can not see a thing...any help??





i tried taking it off and reapplying...but i did not have any luck taking the rain x off...i tried using window cleaner and then dawn.





anyone have any advice on how to fix my white residue problem?

[stilez]

I`ve never had this problem, but I`d use a paint polish to take it off. Use it as you would use it on your paint. Some people like using wax on their windows for beading. I have tried it and liked it, so it may be an option for you.

[vick-e]

ahh i read about this on another thread. does it matter if i use synthetic or not? and do you think its better than rain x.



when i used rain x on my other car....i have no windshield wipers and i would no need them even in rain or snow. :D i think thats cool! lol just flies off everytime i go over 15km

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Originally posted by vick-e

i usually and have never had this problem before...but a week ago i used rain x on my windshield... the repeling rain stuff...and now its hazing or streaking, i do not know the correct term, but basically i see a light layer or white film at night.



I experienced the same problem and stopped using it. I also experienced a problem with the wipers chattering too.



I guess if we did not use the wipers we would not notice any problems.

[92MX83]

I use Rain-X and have the same streaking issue for the first couple of weeks, then it goes away. Actually, I found that simply washing the car (glass, of course), gets rid of the streaks, and the water still beads and flies off.



What are they caused by? I only get this when it rains, (and they call it Rain-X!), and so I was starting to think it was caused by something suspended in the raindrops, like bug-poop or some chemical or something. Again, it washes off easily enough, so it hasn`t been an issue, especially since the streaking lasts only a week or two. I typically get great durability from Rain-X on my side and rear glass (4-6 months or so), but it only lasts about a month on the windshield, and less where the wpiers pass.



I`m still curious about Aquapel, though. I`ll probably pick up a few applications to try if I see it on eBay or something.

[audio1der]

I`ve never used Rain-X window additiove, but do swear by Rain-X washer fluid. They make summer and winter fluids which contain some Rain-X, and it works spectacularly without any hazing.

I won`t drive without it.:up

[imported_The Uncle]

I had a similar problem with Rain-X. I wiped the windshield down with Invisible Glass and that seemed to solve the problem without stopping that nice beading action.

[Bill D]

Yep, Ebay is a great source for Aquapel.



When I used to apply Rain X, I waited until needing to wash a car: I used to clean the windows first with mfs and alcohol/glass cleaner, apply the Rain X, then wash and dry the car as usual and never had any problems with streaking but I do seem to recall chattering wipes although that also could`ve been due to silicone blades. If you want to continue to use Rain X perhaps try this method and get the 303 wiper blade treatment for the chattering.

[qwik5o]

With the rain X, are you sure after you put it on your letting it haze and then completely wiping it off?



I have never had any problems. :nixweiss

[vick-e]

i don`t know what chattering is.

but ya i cleaned it off pretty well. i mean its never happened to me either. i have rainxed this car for 2 years now and this is first time.



could putting on too much cause this prob?

[TheShinyMama]

Originally posted by Bill D

Yep, Ebay is a great source for Aquapel.



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Aquapel?? Is it anything similar to RainX?

[imported_The Uncle]

Aquapel is a product that is generally applied by car dealers or other professionals. It is basically a much more effective version of Rain-X.



http://www.ppg.com/gls_aquapel/

[Eliot Ness]

Originally posted by vick-e

........i have rainxed this car for 2 years now and this is first time........

When was the last time you changed your wiper blades?



I`ve got RainX wiper blades (got them at Wal-Mart) on my daily driver and they have performed really well for me, but just in the last couple of weeks I`m noticing some streaking so it`s time to get a new set.



I use the same method as Bill D, clean the windshield, apply RainX, and then wash the car.

[vick-e]

maybe 2 months ago. changed it before it snowed.





if bothers me more when the windshield wiper is on...but even with it off...its still Blurry and hazy.

[Eliot Ness]

It could be possible there was a film you werenâ€â„¢t able to remove on your windows before applying Rain-X that is causing your problems. Iâ€â„¢ve never experienced that problem, but you may want to contact Rain-X about it and see what they suggest:



Customer Service: 800.844.1080 (8am - 5pm, Mon.-Fri. CST)



I wouldnâ€â„¢t use a car wax on your windows because that is said to cause streaking (especially at night w/wipers on), but Iâ€â„¢ve also had good luck with VM (Vanilla Moose) and others have said Klasse AIO works well for them also. On a non-daily driver (street rod) just a QD seems to work well. I think next time Iâ€â„¢m going to do my windshield ½ with Rain-X and ½ with VM to see how well they each perform/last.



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