Water-repellant treatment for windows
#1
Water-repellant treatment for windows
Just wondering if there's any products you guys recommend for making the windows more water-repellant. Was driving in the rain today and noticed how hard it was to see out the windows when parking. Hopefully you can suggest an easy and cheap fix for this problem. Thanks!
#2
i would use OC 2.0, but you have to be careful. if you're not sure about applying it yourself then have a detailer apply it. aren't your front windows water repellant? optimum also has a glass sealant that's pretty good.
#4
Yeah, I had a dude I work with ask me what I use on my windows to make the rain disappear. I told him it's whatever they do to the front windows in the factory....have no touching clue.
Again, not sure why whatever Lexus uses on our windows is so top secret. Why not sell that stuff in a can or something.
Again, not sure why whatever Lexus uses on our windows is so top secret. Why not sell that stuff in a can or something.
#5
I use Aquapel. http://www.aquapel.com/
Applied every 6 months, once in the Spring and once in the Fall.
Applied every 6 months, once in the Spring and once in the Fall.
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#8
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#9
I'm a big fan of the Rain-X windshield wiper fluid. It's about 3 bucks and gets the job done with zero effort on your part. Still, I think applying the regular Rain-X by hand is more effective but it requires prep and determination since you're basically waxing your windows.
#10
I use Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax. This is a hydrophobic synthetic sealant that dries streak free and is a wipe-on wipe off application. I find it much easier to use than RainX. I usually use this product on my paint and vinyl trim after every wash anyway so using it on the glass as well is a no-brainer.
I've noticed that as a side benefit, it makes my wiper blades last a lot longer, likely due to the glass being so slick and resisting road film and grime buildup. No wiper chatter either, which I used to get with RainX occasionally.
I've noticed that as a side benefit, it makes my wiper blades last a lot longer, likely due to the glass being so slick and resisting road film and grime buildup. No wiper chatter either, which I used to get with RainX occasionally.
#12
I'm a big fan of the Rain-X windshield wiper fluid. It's about 3 bucks and gets the job done with zero effort on your part. Still, I think applying the regular Rain-X by hand is more effective but it requires prep and determination since you're basically waxing your windows.
If you're after maximum visibility, apply a rain repellent (like Rain-X) to all the glass and also switch to a rain repellent wiper fluid.
#13
Only drawback to all these hydrophobic coatings is the microbeading that looks like smears. In light mist, on high humidity days (or fog), hitting the wipers makes it worse, leaving a wide smear behind that can obscure your vision. You kinda have to be strategic about it or let the automatic wiper system guess for you. In a hard downpour, or at speed on the highway, it's awesome watching the water streak off and not having to use your wipers much if at all.
#15
I use Aquapel. http://www.aquapel.com/
Applied every 6 months, once in the Spring and once in the Fall.
Applied every 6 months, once in the Spring and once in the Fall.
It lasted all the way until ~october. It was so good that I almost didn't need to use my wipers at all except in extremely heavy rain. No streaking, no noise from the wiper, great visibility, and with proper application it wasn't visible at all after I removed the excess.
It costs a lot more than Rain-x but considering how long it lasts it's actually not that expensive in comparison just based on how long it lasts. I'd recommend you all try aquapel just once, It's great stuff.