rain x - Page 5

GMC Era · 05-15-2008, 05:36 PM

I used to use Rain-X but it didn't last very long. So, I tried just waxing my windshield with the same Meguire's Hi-Tech Yellow Wax that I wax my vehicles with. Now I wax all my windows inside and out, mirrors, headlights, tail lights and chrome bumpers.

It lasts as long as a wax job does and works just like Rain-X. The windows don't fog as bad and my kids' fingerprints wipe right off. I rarely ever use my wipers anymore if I'm going over about 35mph.

It also helps to keep the windshield clean. If there are bugs on it the next rain washes them off.

I did my truck when I bought it in January and it just now is getting to where it doesn't run off quite as well.

98[GMC]z71 · 05-15-2008, 07:33 PM

sweet man...good to know!

GMC Era · 05-16-2008, 09:33 PM

Make sure it's a wax, not a polish. I've never used polish before, I'm not sure if it would work.

ksukats57 · 05-25-2008, 09:01 PM

i like rain-x

chevyboy98 · 05-26-2008, 08:40 AM

i dont like it because it leavese the film behind

1badgmc · 05-26-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyboy98

i dont like it because it leavese the film behind

Go back and read my method for applying it. I apply it several times a year to my cars and NEVER have a film left.

COMP · 05-31-2008, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc

Go back and read my method for applying it. I apply it several times a year to my cars and NEVER have a film left.

i agree,,,i clean the wipers each time i apply

AmericanZ71 · 06-08-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by COMP

i agree,,,i clean the wipers each time i apply

i use rain-x once a year on all 5 of my cars.. no film or crap. i dont clean the wipers are anything. just rub it on pretty good and all done for the year.

i like rain-x especially cuz my windshield motor is busted

COMP · 06-08-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanZ71

i use rain-x once a year on all 5 of my cars.. no film or crap. i dont clean the wipers are anything. just rub it on pretty good and all done for the year.

i like rain-x especially cuz my windshield motor is busted

i need it once a month min. more in the winter ,,and i love it

AmericanZ71 · 06-08-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by COMP

i need it once a month min. more in the winter ,,and i love it

yeah i guess i forgot to add it doesnt rain much so thats why i only put it on once a year before winter

COMP · 06-08-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanZ71

yeah i guess i forgot to add it doesnt rain much so thats why i only put it on once a year before winter

well when is doesn't rain here it's dusty and that mess' with the windshield to

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05-15-2008, 05:36 PM	#81
GMC Era Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2008 Member ID: 81026 Pics: My Gallery Location: Oakland, TN Age: 29 Posts: 75	Re: rain x I used to use Rain-X but it didn't last very long. So, I tried just waxing my windshield with the same Meguire's Hi-Tech Yellow Wax that I wax my vehicles with. Now I wax all my windows inside and out, mirrors, headlights, tail lights and chrome bumpers. It lasts as long as a wax job does and works just like Rain-X. The windows don't fog as bad and my kids' fingerprints wipe right off. I rarely ever use my wipers anymore if I'm going over about 35mph. It also helps to keep the windshield clean. If there are bugs on it the next rain washes them off. I did my truck when I bought it in January and it just now is getting to where it doesn't run off quite as well. 99 Sierra SLT ECSB 2wd, 5.3, 3.42, Locking diff., Dynomax S/T, Lund Tri-fold Cover, True-Flow Air Filter, Mobil 1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y-TYK3zONU

05-15-2008, 07:33 PM	#82
98[GMC]z71 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2007 Member ID: 77569 Pics: My Gallery Location: Missouri Age: 18 Posts: 90	Re: rain x sweet man...good to know! "Sex is like a casino, liquor in the front, poker in the back" 98\|GMC\|Z71\|5.7\|CAI\|TrueDuals\|31/10.5/15\|Eagle Alloys\|RockfordFosgateT300-2\|PioneerHU\|Kenwood Part of the 200k mile club and still goin strong

05-16-2008, 09:33 PM	#83
GMC Era Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2008 Member ID: 81026 Pics: My Gallery Location: Oakland, TN Age: 29 Posts: 75	Re: rain x Make sure it's a wax, not a polish. I've never used polish before, I'm not sure if it would work. 99 Sierra SLT ECSB 2wd, 5.3, 3.42, Locking diff., Dynomax S/T, Lund Tri-fold Cover, True-Flow Air Filter, Mobil 1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y-TYK3zONU

05-25-2008, 09:01 PM	#84
ksukats57 97 1500HD Z71 Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2007 Member ID: 76559 Pics: My Gallery Location: Kansas City Posts: 907	Re: rain x i like rain-x 97 k1500HD silverado ecsb, Z71, Vortec 350, 14 bolt SF, 2" bl, true duals W/ Magnaflow 67 C10,283v8, all original with 86000 miles!


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05-26-2008, 08:40 AM	#85
chevyboy98 formerly cheyenneboy72 Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2006 Member ID: 44814 Pics: My Gallery Location: Southern Mo Posts: 61	Re: rain x i dont like it because it leavese the film behind 1998 chevy 1500, k&N intake, 5.7, 265/75/16 maxxis buckshot mudders, dual glasspacks, stock height soon bodylift.

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