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Old 02-01-06 | 07:17 AM
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I get the same thing on my GS.
Old 02-02-06 | 04:36 PM
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RAIN-X (or is that 2 words)?
Old 02-02-06 | 06:50 PM
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Had the same problem with mine, bought BOSCH Icons from Autozone, problem solved!
Old 02-02-06 | 07:39 PM
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I think Rain-X might make it worse when its dry. I had something similar to Rain-X on my previous car and when it was not raining to badly and I had to use the wipers, I had really loud squeeky noises coming from the wiper blades. Try using some rubbing alchohol to clean the blades.
Old 02-02-06 | 08:07 PM
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Please, it's a No No to Rain-X . It actually create a thin film on your windsheild and it'll be a bi@ch to take it off.
Old 02-03-06 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by tim817
Please, it's a No No to Rain-X . It actually create a thin film on your windsheild and it'll be a bi@ch to take it off.
Actually, it isn't in the least. A little windex removes the rainX in as much time as it takes to clean the whole windshield.
Old 02-03-06 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by NINEZeRO
I think Rain-X might make it worse when its dry. I had something similar to Rain-X on my previous car and when it was not raining to badly and I had to use the wipers, I had really loud squeeky noises coming from the wiper blades. Try using some rubbing alchohol to clean the blades.
If I regularly apply rain-x, I NEVER EVER USE MY WIPERS....I've scratched a windshield before with windshield wipers and from that point on have gone the RAIN-X route....
Old 02-03-06 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
If I regularly apply rain-x, I NEVER EVER USE MY WIPERS....I've scratched a windshield before with windshield wipers and from that point on have gone the RAIN-X route....
What's your definition of regularly?
Old 02-03-06 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SGT
What's your definition of regularly?
If you never use your windshield wipers, an application of rainx lasts quite a while... a couple weeks anyway, if not longer.
Old 02-03-06 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by heffergm
If you never use your windshield wipers, an application of rainx lasts quite a while... a couple weeks anyway, if not longer.
true....I'll let mine go for about a month...then if it looks like crappy weather is coming I'll re-apply.

I'm in Houston where it only rains about once a week....if that.
Old 02-03-06 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by kensteele
this would be my first car that didn't have them, when i wipe the windshield it is surprising streak-free.

i have to agree with kensteele .... of all the cars ive owned this has been the cleanest and most streak-free windshield ive had.
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