Aquapel v RainX-no contest

**imported_Tom** · 08-01-2009, 10:19 AM

I did appreciate members calling the Aquapel product to my attention and I did try it but the stuff is horrible.

Those familiar with RainX know that when a raindrop hits the windshield the drop frags into a zillion particles and they all just scoot off the glass. My experience with Aquapel is exactly the opposite, the drop hits the glass and simply remains intact-sort of like having the surface of the moon on your glass, craters everywhere, in fact vision is worse than with no product at all on the windshield.

I commented that I nearly put the package of Aquapel back as soon as I saw Billy`s-:angel:- picture on the stuff-I should have followed my instincts......

Do I regret using the stuff, no, thats how I learn what works and what doesn`t.

**imported_agentf1** · 08-01-2009, 10:32 AM

Wierd, my experience is the exact opposite. The Aquapel last forever and works great. The RainX I have leaves deposits on my window from the wipers and is very short lived. I will say my RainX is very old so I do not know if they changed their formula, I hope they did. That said it still works the same as the day I bought it so I know it did not go bad.

**imported_Pats300zx** · 08-01-2009, 01:51 PM

I love Rain X and use it all the time. I guess I have to give Aquapel a try one of these days.

**imported_maesal** · 08-03-2009, 08:50 AM

I really like Aquapel, check this video:

**gmblack3** · 08-03-2009, 11:09 AM

I have not used Rain-x in a few years, but find aquapel to last at least 6 months like the package claims. I had it on my truck for 18 months in drought conditions, at the end of that time when it did rain, no streaking like I remember from Rain-x.

**bill buxton** · 08-03-2009, 02:52 PM

I started using aquapel a few years ago and had great experiences with the stuff. The rain x was least least favorite because of the film that was on the window after applying. It seems like it never buffs off imho. The aquapel just glides on and then you buff with a paper towel. The applicator gets thrown away and water just sheets off while driving. At 25-70 mph the wipers do not need to be on after application period.

I still have a remainder of a case here after 3-4 years its still good I will use it later today. I use it on my personal cars I am not a detail biz. Thanks for reminding me about the stuff I forgot it was here. Rain X could have gotten better but i will not buy any and see if its improved. Aquapel gets my vote and its a good add on for any tint shop or detailing biz ...

**Jack Kruer** · 08-03-2009, 04:17 PM

You should really try the Rain Clear products. The creator, Howard Ohlhausen, is the man that patented the technology that became RAIN-X. He sold the Rain-X brand in 1997. Check out this story from our site, his products are incredible.
jk

**imported_Tom** · 08-04-2009, 07:02 AM

I will check out the Rain Clear stuff. I will admit that Rain X can be a bit tempermental to put on, but one member stated that he applies the product and then just washes the it off, that is how I will try it next.

But as for performance I will just repeat what my dw said coming home from Maine a few days ago in our camper (camper has RainX, dw`s Subaru has the Aquapel) during a rain storm she looks up from the book she is reading and says, " Oh I get it now, because I wouldn`t let you take the Forester to Boston last month you put the crappy stuff on my windshield and the good stuff on the rv", she really said this!!

**bill buxton** · 08-04-2009, 08:33 AM

I have not used the rain x for quite some time it could be better now. The aquapel lasted on my cars over 1 month per application. I had great luck with the stuff overall. I guess that`s why the make Chevy`s and fords people like different things. I guess as long as you could see to drive and got home safely there is no foul..:biggrin:

**Todd@RUPES** · 08-04-2009, 09:38 AM

My only two senses is this...

We sell Glass Science which was formulated by the gentlemen who made Rain-X. I have put off using this stuff for a long time, but finally used it a couple weeks ago on my own car.

As compared to Rain-X it is slightly easier to apply/remove. Deep clean the window first (if needed) using the Glass Science Glass Scrub. Wet the windshield, then apply Glass Scrub using firm overlapping stroked on the glass with a sponge. Then rinse off with water and dry the glass.

Apply the Glass Sealant with a paper towel. Use a very small amount and do half of the windshield at a time. Wipe on thinly, then use a clean paper towel to remove. You might have some very light streaks left. If you do, mist lightly with water, and buff off. It comes out crystal clear.

Here is what I noticed compared to other products...

Glass Science will cause the water to begin to run of the windshield at much lower speeds then other glass sealants I have used (which seemed to rival the performance of Blackfire Wet Diamond, which is what I normally use). At about 25-30 (vs. 40-50)mph I noticed the water beads marching off the windshield. Quite impressive, IMO.