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    Hello everyone,



    It`s been along time since i posted anything, so i wanted to ask the pros about Aquapel. Has anyone ever used this product? They claim it to be better the Rain X and last 6x times longer, is this true? 1 application of this product should last 4-6 month`s and save your wipers. Please if anyone has used this or any item like it, let us know. I`m looking for a long lasting window dressing.



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    Aquapel is great stuff. I recommend it and use it.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Anthony Orosco
    Aquapel is great stuff. I recommend it and use it.



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    Anthony,



    I just got a few samples of Aquapel from SEMA. Any tips you can pass along?

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    Aquapel is a truly great product, especially when compared to RAINX.
    Cars: bringing people together

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    I use Aquapel and like it. Make sure your glass is clean before the application. Use a good cleaner: Stoner`s IG or equivalent.



    ONE BOO-BOO I encountered with Aquapel. I thought I`d try an application of Rain X on a windshield that had Aquapel applied about a month or so before. DON`T EVER DO THIS!!!!!



    The Rain X hazed and would not remove! Panic City for me! The only portion of Rain X that I could buff somewhat was the windshield wiper path area...scary. I finally resorted to soaking a paper towel in Rain X, and immediately buffing a small area. Took about 1 hour to remove the hazed Rain X.



    Word to the wise: Start with Aquapel and stay with Aquapel.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Craigster
    Anthony,



    I just got a few samples of Aquapel from SEMA. Any tips you can pass along?


    I just got some for the 1st time last week. The main advice I read here was to be sure your windows are very clean before applying. I washed normally first with car wash soap, then used a 50/50 mix of alcohol & water (2X) to get it as clean as possible. Also I wanted to get 2 back-to-back applications on the windshield from one tube. Use it THINLY and you should be able to do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Totoland Mach

    Word to the wise: Start with Aquapel and stay with Aquapel.


    I fully agree.





    Here are some things I noted about Aquapel...





    Application

    -Use a glass polish and IPA prior to putting on Aquapel

    -Apply OUT OF THE SUN. Otherwise, you will never get the residue off.

    -Apply it in the garage and let it sit on for a while (1 hour).

    -Go over the entire car with the same vile about 5 times to make 1 uniform, thin coat.

    -Start with the windshield as it takes the most abuse and you want to be sure to use the most product there.





    Performance

    -Actually does make beads stand at 110*. It`s quite amazing...looks like they are being lifted off glass.

    -Driving speeds are needed to be higher to produce the "Rain-X" effect. Yes, it beads water well, but it doesn`t fly off as easy as Rain-X.

    -I have it on 2 vehicles (1 indoor, 1 outdoor) and both are beading well after 3 months

    -Make sure you have new, "treated" (strong water based dressing) wipers





    So, does it live up to the hype?



    I think so, yes. The price is a bit up there but it lasts a LONG time and performs as advertised. I am contemplating offering it in a new package I call "The Foul Weather Package" which will include polishing the windows inside and out, then using Aquapel on the exterior. I think this will prove success for people who do a lot of driving, especially in the more weathered parts of the globe.





    Hope this helps.

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    I used aquapel last year during the winter. Mainly put it on the plow trucks for plowig snow. This stuff works great. Living up here getting over 120" of snow a year is pretty rough on trucks. I also hate having a drity windshield. Using aquapel was great, the windshield stayed clean longer and I didn`t get the ice build up (while plowing) that I normally would. When we first started in the morning and had to brush off the trucks, snow or ice didn`t stick to the windshield.



    But for me during the summer, since my cars are garage kept and washed all the time I just Q`D the windshield and windows. That normally works better than rainx and is cheaper than aquapel since I have Q`D for other things as well.



    I like your idea of the foul weather package you have GSRstilez. :up PM me with the rest of the foul weather package that you have. If you don`t mind. That is one of the things I`ve been working on to intrigue more customers before the winter months, but have yet to come up with something that I like.



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    For the past few months I did a test of Aquapel vs. RainX on both sides of my windshield. I am very impressed with aquapel. See my post here with photo and video of the results.

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    I love the stuff! It last much longer than rainx and seems much clearer. Try here http://www.autobodydepot.net/scripts...OVMTC=standard

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    I agree it`s great. I have it on my BMW since last October, and it`s going strong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Craigster
    Anthony,



    I just got a few samples of Aquapel from SEMA. Any tips you can pass along?


    I am truly sorry I did not see this sooner, my bad :doh



    I am though thankful that others posted up some great advice on using Aquapel!! :xyxthumbs



    Anthony
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    and place local you could pick it up?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beason
    and place local you could pick it up?




    I`ve got a few applications of Aquapel that I`d be willing to trade.

 

 
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