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Old 06-22-09, 12:35 PM
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Default GS windshield rain repellant?

so i was washing my car yesterday and i noticed (for the first time ) that the front windows beads instead of sheets like on the rear windows. i assume that it provides the driver better visibility in the rain. is the front windshield the same as well? i didn't check to see.
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I believe only the front 2 side windows are water repellant. Its a factory coasting that usually last 2 to 3 years.
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I believe only the front 2 side windows are water repellant. Its a factory coasting that usually last 2 to 3 years.
ah, thx for the info. only 2-3 years? that sucks...i wish lexus coated all the windows with this water repellant thing. it doesn't cost them that much more money, and it improves safety and visibility when driving in the rain.
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I agree, its a great feature, I am surprise no one else is doing it.
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it's some dude in the factory line rubbing the crap out of the windows with rain-x. pursuit of excellence!!!
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i don't see why they need it in the rear side windows though, to me front side windows being repellent that's good enough.
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heh i think it is rain-x, anyone ever think rain-x smells like bacardi?
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Originally Posted by tcr101
heh i think it is rain-x, anyone ever think rain-x smells like bacardi?
tastes like it too
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what?!? lol!!! is that what you ny cats are on nowadays?
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Originally Posted by gridlock13
tastes like it too
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wait, what do you mean by beads?
Everytime i wash my car, i rub rainx on them, HARD.
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Rain x only last for a few months.
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