Aquapel glass treatment?

[yaris-intuit]

Anybody here ever used this stuff? The dealerships in town will do the treatment for $29.99. Ridiculous price now that I've looked it up on the web! Is it any good or just a extra way to lose money?

[Low_Speed]

I'm sure that RainX does the same thing and it does last a long time.

[Jem_hadar]

I'm sure that RainX does the same thing and it does last a long time.

I Rain-Xed my car 2 weeks ago, now it only *just* rained yesterday and it works really really well.

I get a light "sheen" over the upper half of my window though after the wiper blades go over it, which eventually fades away.

Im not sure what I did w/ the Rain-X that caused this.

Anyone else experience this? Its like a subtle fog I guess...

[jbll]

On my car rainX do the exact same ting...

Don't know what to do, to stop it from fogging...

[Jem_hadar]

On my car rainX do the exact same ting...

Don't know what to do, to stop it from fogging...

Wish I knew, maybe others will know.

I think in the end, I'm (we're) still ahead of the game. That bit of fogging (near the top of my windshield) doesnt really inhibit my ability to see out the window, and the benefit of the water breezing off my windshield bc of the Rain-X more than compensates for that effect, I think.

[JustAnotherAsian]

rainX worked for my car as well- it somewhat let's the water slide off the windshield at higher speeds easier, but more importantly (and more impressive imo), it helps the wipers a lot- even during those annoying light mists/drizzles where you would just expect nothing but smears and streaks if you used the wiper. my gf even commented on how my "wipers work so well!" lol.

[Chris07LB]

I use this on everything.. works great! :thumbsup:

http://www.invisibleglass.com/

[Jem_hadar]

I use this on everything.. works great! :thumbsup:

http://www.invisibleglass.com/

Ima look into that! Thanks for the post man

[yaris-intuit]

I use this on everything.. works great! :thumbsup:

http://www.invisibleglass.com/

Looks interesting and I see Canadian Tire carries it.

[jbll]

This product(invisible glass) work like magic!:bow: :headbang: :thumbup:

It never streak the window!

[Jem_hadar]

This product(invisible glass) work like magic!:bow: :headbang: :thumbup:

It never streak the window!

I gotta buy this shit, so much praise!!!

[sroberts]

Rain-X is good stuff. It works the same as car wax. Puts a wax coat on the window. If its fogging then you may have left it on to long or didn't wipe all the excess off.

[Jem_hadar]

Rain-X is good stuff. It works the same as car wax. Puts a wax coat on the window. If its fogging then you may have left it on to long or didn't wipe all the excess off.

Oh dammit! :mad:

[ChinoCharles]

Invisible glass is the way to go... I used it a week ago (borrowed it from a friend to test it out) and it was pretty amazing. Lives up to the name.

[yaris-intuit]

http://www.epinions.com/content_70136204932
Check this guy's notes out - it is long but very interesting. Sounds like a chemist. Makes some points about Rain-X and the need to repply. Also deals with the issue of fogging. He gives you chemical breakdown of the more popular glass treament & cleaning products.

[yaris-intuit]

Has anybody tried this stuff made by Nanofilm: Clarity® Defender Automotive Glass Treatment? Some say it's better than Rain-X because it doesn't have to be reapplied as often.

[rstb88]

I use Invisible glass on my car and around the house (e.g. windows mirrors) but I also suggest http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b43/taurinus88/88225.jpg I use it on the paint until its used up(black) and then decommissioned to the windows. it gets alot of grit off the windows you can only see under certain conditions. You can tell when your washing your car and the water 'sticks' to the window where the wiper doesn't swipe. (Rain-X and the such also help the window resist collecting this grit since it acts like a wax protectant)

[Jem_hadar]

http://www.epinions.com/content_70136204932
Check this guy's notes out - it is long but very interesting. Sounds like a chemist. Makes some points about Rain-X and the need to repply. Also deals with the issue of fogging. He gives you chemical breakdown of the more popular glass treament & cleaning products.

GREAT, thx for the link! loved the read. very informative

Jem

[nsmitchell]

I will warn you, NEVER PUT RAINX ON YOUR INTERIOR WINDOW GLASS! I did this once about 15 years ago on my old civic. It will fog your windshield something fierce! I actually called RainX and asked how to remove it. They said Soft Scrub and elbow grease! Luckily my windshield got a crack and I replaced it.

[07WYarisRS]

First time I ever used rain X I was driving 500km back home in the middle of the night during one of the worst rain storms ever when the wipers quit working on my 78 camaro. Original windshield too so it was pitted pretty bad and held the water like crazy. Even in a light rian I had to have my wipers on fast.
I stopped at a Husky truck stop and asked a few fols about local garages that could fix my old pile the next morning. One trucker told me to use rain x that the store sells because he never uses his wipers in heavy rain, it just beeds off.
I bought a small bottle and tried it. I parked under the covered pumps and put a couple coats on my windshield. The second rain hit the windshiels I could see the difference.
Getting back onto the highway was still a treat with no wipers at all but once I got up to 60kph it was perfect.
I drove all the way home in the dark and never needed the wipers once.

I've used it from that day on every car and even my motorcycle visors.

[Chris07LB]

I will warn you, NEVER PUT RAINX ON YOUR INTERIOR WINDOW GLASS!

Why would you put that on the INSIDE of the glass anyway???

I would try FOG-X, as my interior doesn't see much rain.. :rolleyes:

[tomjasz]

Why would you put that on the INSIDE of the glass anyway???

I would try FOG-X, as my interior doesn't see much rain.. :rolleyes:


Cold damp environments create fog INSIDE. There are products specifically for anti fog inside. :thumbup:

[Chris07LB]

Cold damp environments create fog INSIDE. There are products specifically for anti fog inside. :thumbup:

Exactly, Fog-X works great. Rain-X works great on repelling rain... on the outside of the window. :thumbup:

[tomjasz]

Exactly, Fog-X works great. Rain-X works great on repelling rain... on the outside of the window. :thumbup:


Don't you wish everyone read directions as well us....LOL:bow:

[SimmZ]

I always use RAIN-X on my cars. It seem to be a kind of invisible wax for the windshield glass who make the rain rolling little pearls.

[Chris07LB]

Don't you wish everyone read directions as well us....LOL:bow:

:rolleyes: :laugh:

[nsmitchell]

Why would you put that on the INSIDE of the glass anyway???

I would try FOG-X, as my interior doesn't see much rain.. :rolleyes:

I was young and stupid! I smoked back then, and I suppose I thought it would help clean the insides of my windows easier with the no-stick properties. I will never forget the extreme fogging it caused:eek: ! Like I said, It was around 15 years ago.

[Jem_hadar]

Exactly, Fog-X works great. Rain-X works great on repelling rain... on the outside of the window. :thumbup:

So, if I were to buy some Fog-X and apply it to the inside of my windshield, it *should* help w/ the problem of the "haze" that I get now from the Rain-X?

Thats the thing thats annoying me about Rain-X (and its prolly my fault in the way I applied it Im sure), the haze or "fog" that now forms when IM using my wippers.

Ill prolly just have the Aquapel treatment done next time, unless this Fog-X takes care of this problem.

[fantabulousbaby]

U guys! Glad I could help someone.. to get rid of the fogging (if ur talking bout when u first apply it to windshield), you spray a bit of water on the windshield after you rainx it and wipe in circular motions. I just used an empty body spray bottle. It does not 'wipe off' the rainx. Hope this helps.

[IsLNdbOi]

Anyone try the RainX that you put into your windshield wiper fluid tank? How well does that work?

[tomjasz]

Anyone try the RainX that you put into your windshield wiper fluid tank? How well does that work?



You probably ought to qualify your question with your location. In Las Vegas we get maybe 3" of rain a year. We are currently running very dry. Buy some wipes and stash them in a cool place. I redo mine every 4 months, especially if a strong soap is used to wash windows. It's more likely that when it does rain here your wipers will be shot, UV with 300+ days of sunshine fries them very quickly. Worry about UV damage first. IMNSHO:thumbup:

[IsLNdbOi]

Just what I wanted to know. :wink:

What's a good way to protect the wiper blades from UV damage?

[vodkalush]

I used to love the rain-x windshield washer fluid on my blazer... but then I started to notice that it leaves a film around your winshield (where it "over spills" and dries on your hood+roof). So for summer time I apply it by hand, but this winter I will be using the rain-x de-icer windshield washer fluid; as it kicks arse

[jeff_o]

in my area, people lift the wiper blades when leaving the car under the sun for a long period. This prevents the rubber blade from touching and drying up from the heat of the windshield. i guess that prevents wiper blades from getting replaced too often. who else is doing this?

[Wipers123]

Aquapel lasts 4-6 months and is unbelievable. You can get it for less than $10 a treatment. If you do the math, its less money than rain-x and a heck of a lot less time, attention and effort. It also doesn't fog-up/haze-up like rain-x.

[MUSKOKA800]

I picked up a container of Rain-X wipes on sale at an autoparts store for under $10.00 a couple years back. I've done my car twice, the wifes Escape once and given some away to co-workers. There is still plenty in that container.
One wipe does the windshield and couple side windows. Two wipes does all my sedan windows and mirrors. The treatment lasts for more than six months.
I love driving on the highway without needing my wipers during rain. The water just bounces off and away over the roof.

[127.0.0.1]

Anyone try the RainX that you put into your windshield wiper fluid tank? How well does that work?

it works great, just like regular hand-buffed rain-x

BUT it leaves streaks where the drips roll off on the side windows, so you just have to wash those off if you care

[127.0.0.1]

I used to love the rain-x windshield washer fluid on my blazer... but then I started to notice that it leaves a film around your winshield (where it "over spills" and dries on your hood+roof). So for summer time I apply it by hand, but this winter I will be using the rain-x de-icer windshield washer fluid; as it kicks arse



yup, same here. I do a hand rub once or twice a year, and use the orange fluid rest of the time


peeps gotta know if you use rain-x hand-rubbed you have to buff the bezeejus out of it to work out the swirls...but it is time well spent

[IsLNdbOi]

Wow... Necro thread bumps.

[frbl]

Several years ago I got a decent deal on Aquapel. But before applying it I searched forums for opinions. Several people mentioned that their windshields chipped more easily after applying. Some guy even had a theory about why Aquapel caused a weakening of the glass. I ignored it thinking it was merely circumstantial. I applied the Aquapel and sure enough I got a lot more chipping on my windshield. (Oh, how I hate trucks on the highway who let their load of dirt and stone fly all over the place.) Yes, it could have been chance for me, too.

But now I just stick with Rain-X window washer fluid and I have never been happier.

[jeff618]

Aquapel absolutely rocks...got some with my last set of new wiper blades. BTW, you can get it for less than $10 an application now and close to $5 if you buy it in quantity...just look around.

Also - I just put this on another string but some of you may be interested since its windshield related...

My Discovery Of The Day!!: The Toyota Yaris' 14" passenger side replacement windshield wiper is very hard to find in the newer-style beam blades. The 12" rear is also very hard to find because its a special rear blade that fits the special rear arm.

After exhaustive research, I've only found one aftermarket set-up that works: 'Trico NeoForm Beam Blades' on the front (yes, they have a 14") and 'Trico Exact Fit Rear Integral Blade' on the rear. All of the above come with step-by-step, illustrated removal and replacement instructions - easy install. Got the whole set-up online.

:headbang: