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Rainx alternative #8245580
10/26/24 07:32 PM
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I’ve tried every kind they have and I don’t like how it works, and was wondering if anyone has found something that works better.

Re: Rainx alternative [Re: Bob_Iowa] #8245603
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Turtle wax ceramic spray wax beads water probably better than anything Ive seen. I tried it on windows and it works well, but harder to apply than rainx because it doesnt seem to wipe off quite as well...lot more elbow grease needed. Im sticking with the rainx. Love to hear what others have tried.

Re: Rainx alternative [Re: Bob_Iowa] #8245652
10/26/24 08:22 PM
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Years ago before Rainx, we used Lemon Pledge on motorcycle helmet visors.

Re: Rainx alternative [Re: Bob_Iowa] #8245674
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Why not rainx


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Re: Rainx alternative [Re: Bob_Iowa] #8245678
10/26/24 08:51 PM
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I have trouble getting it “off” it seems to always leave a haze and then it doesn’t seem to last very long maybe one or two rains and I don’t run my wipers overly fast.

Re: Rainx alternative [Re: Bob_Iowa] #8245822
10/27/24 12:22 AM
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Rain X needs to be buffed off the glass surface like it is a silicone wax. Takes a bit of elbow grease for sure. Multiple clean cloths helps. Agreed , it doesn't last long , maybe two weeks.

However , it is a must and a game changer for any long distance road trip.


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Re: Rainx alternative [Re: Bob_Iowa] #8245829
10/27/24 01:20 AM
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I run the rainx windshield washing fluid

Works well and after time it has the water beading up pretty good . Not as extreme as straight rainx but noticeably better than other brands of straight fluid


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Re: Rainx alternative [Re: Bob_Iowa] #8246092
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When I put it on, I hit the windshield with the hose while the wipers are going full speed. I let the wipers do the big work. Then I wash the window as normal and scrub it real good. Then I wipe it down with 99 isoprophol. That gets the windshield really clean and I apply it like the directions say to do and it will usually last a full summer.

Re: Rainx alternative [Re: Bob_Iowa] #8246107
10/27/24 01:51 PM
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Nu finish. I learned this from Scottie Kilmer on youtube. It works.

Re: Rainx alternative [Re: Cragar] #8246109
10/27/24 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Cragar
Agreed , it doesn't last long

Use it on the boat and a few hours of saltwater spray is all it’s good for

Re: Rainx alternative [Re: AntiGov] #8246112
10/27/24 02:04 PM
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[quote=AntiGov]I run the rainx windshield washing fluid

Same here. The longer you use it the better it works.

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