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General Site Info => General Discussion => Topic started by: 78 Chevyrado on May 22, 2012, 07:09:22 pm
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Anybody used this before? I'm looking for a rain-x alternative, since rainx gets everywhere and fades my trim.
They say for $9 I get an applicator that will do a windshield or 2 side windows. WAY expensive. I'll have to my truck, a focus and an impala. all windows. that makes it danged expensive.
Is it worth it?? I'm doubting it for the price. I got a big spray bottle of rainx that cost like $15 and will do hundreds of windows. what do you guys think? My paint is most important to me. Trim secondary.
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Never heard of it before, is it new ? I also wonder if it will work as good as rain-x, I know rain-x works, I used it on my helmet face shield when I ride in the rain, keeps the water from pooling and me being able to see the road.
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Don't spray the rain x on the windshield, instead spray it onto a microfiber cloth or rag and rub it on. I've never used rain-x from a spray bottle and not had any complaints.
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Guys here what I do and has worked since rainx came out with it. Use the orange rainx in the big jug. Wipe some of that on with a cloth or put it in the wiper bottle. Either way it works the same. :) good luck
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Have you tried just using wax on the windsheild?
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put it in the wiper bottle.
Seeing that we don't have a lot of use for wipers here this is exactly what I do
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The original complaint was it getting all over and on the trim. I don't think putting it in the washer bottle is ideal for this reason.
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not sure if its still on the market.....anyone remember a product called Glass Wax?
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I stock glass wax at my store, any ace hardware can get it.
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I've used Rain-X for a long time, but my buddy installs windshields and they carry Aquapel. It comes in a little applicator with the solution in it. You crack it similar to a glow stick. I think Rain-X does a better job of flinging the rain off of the windshield, but Aquapel seems to last a lot longer. For the price, I'll just apply Rain-X more regularly.
Kent
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I just rain-X ed everything. The aquapel is just to expensive relatively. My dad made me feel kinda dumb and he was like, I can get a big ol spray bottle of rain-x that will do all 5 cars for years, or spend that same $10 on aquapel that will do one windshield or two side windows. duh.
Aquapel may be good, but not for that price. lol :o
The five cars I did today with the $10 rain-x bottle... going by aquapels directions would have taken 10 or 12 of those self applicators at $10 each.... yeah. $120? nah. I can have the gasket on my windshield replaced for (without new glass) $56.92. I'll just buy new rubber when it gets ugly...lol
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Have you tried just using wax on the windsheild?
I have done this with all of my vehiclles for years. I don't know if it as good as rain x(because I dont use it) but its a lot better than not doing anything.
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I used to rely on the wax but it doesnt last very long at all with good wipers.
I rain-x-ed everything and will stick to that. aquapel is too expensive. I got 6 cars to do. eh-eh.
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I've used Rain-X for a long time, but my buddy installs windshields and they carry Aquapel. It comes in a little applicator with the solution in it. You crack it similar to a glow stick. I think Rain-X does a better job of flinging the rain off of the windshield, but Aquapel seems to last a lot longer. For the price, I'll just apply Rain-X more regularly.
Kent
I used to have to apply this when I worked as a detailer. Aquapel does work well, but I would have to agree with using rain-x more.