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cranshinibon · 05-31-2007, 05:15 PM

Alright so ive heard mixed reviews.

I read the how to detail your car thread and saw that some people swear by Stoner Invisible Glass so i grabbed some from the nearest automart store, some newspaper and went to town on each window on my car...applying about 2-3 coats of it. it looked amazing and then i tested out my windshield washer fluid to see if it stuck. it didn't exactly stick but it wasnt what i was hoping for.

now to the question at hand.

what is another great product to use to have water or washer fluid bead off of your windshield. ive tried rain-x and they work like a charm but ive heard some bad reviews about eating away at your windshield wiper blades

specVogel · 05-31-2007, 05:34 PM

i have never had a problem with rain x, besides the fact it can be a pain in the ass to use. i usually replace my windshield wipers once a year anyway.

Nors · 05-31-2007, 06:49 PM

Yep rain x seems to be the best for beading water off. Its most manufactors (sp?) reccomendation (sp? again) to replace wipers every 6 months I believe.

SmokeyBandit · 05-31-2007, 08:47 PM

Use Aquapel. It is more expensive but is a lot better than Rain-X.

Also, Aquapel is made by PPG Industries, so you may see a PPG packaged product instead... same stuff

Chris(NJ) · 05-31-2007, 09:05 PM

I use a clay bar on my windshield religiously. This is the same principal as claying your paint. It removes the surface contaminants and leaves your glass much smoother.

Personally, if I were you, clay it, clean it w/ stoners and a microfiber glass towel, then rainx it. I think you'll be happy

Chris(NJ) · 05-31-2007, 09:43 PM

I should mention another item. Spray n wipe. Heres what one of my customers wrote about in a thread about it.

If you want a package deal, I'll set you up w/ the clay, glass towels and spray n wipe. Lemme know.

"-Spray & Wipe - waterless wash - This stuff is great. My favorite use for it is glass. I haven't found anything out there that works better then this. Water beads right off. I don't even really need my windshield wipers depending on how hard its raining. It also works incredibly well on the rest of my truck too."

Heres the thread if you need it:
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/show...ght=spray+wipe

tjf · 06-01-2007, 08:48 AM

hit your windows with spray wax, i know people do that alot.

i usually clean my windows with that aresol spray by Eagle One, less mess than windex and it wipes with no streaks

CHAOS · 06-01-2007, 08:57 AM

i personally have a window restoration kit that i used to get rid of water spots... it worked amazingly, came with glass clay and lubricant, also came with glass sealer that worked really well... i should probably do it again soon (clay the glass) because i put alot of miles on my car in not so perfect conditions... i also use stoners in between coats... it works pretty well... i have NEVER been 100% convinced by any glass cleaners without using the proper applicator (microfiber glass cloths or newspaper)

DeepCCS · 06-01-2007, 02:37 PM

So Mr. Chaos, am I to understand that in between coats you use "Stoners." What is that implying???

CHAOS · 06-01-2007, 02:40 PM

haha deep, thats something you know better than i do.

DeepCCS · 06-01-2007, 02:42 PM

haha, hey buddy, hope all is well.

cranshinibon · 06-01-2007, 03:27 PM

hmm im gonna give all of these a shot as far as trials. however does anyone know how the hell to keep the pollen away from the windshield...thats becoming my biggest problem....im about ready to go all cardboard on the windshield when i park it

Chris(NJ) · 06-01-2007, 04:52 PM

not much you can do about the pollen that falls. Just kinda sit tight.. pollen season is coming to an end.

doug · 06-02-2007, 02:40 AM

I just wash the car, and use window spray... does the job just fine. Use some elbow grease.

WhitePony02 · 06-04-2007, 06:34 PM

I used Rain-X, but it didn't really last that long and in a heavy rain you're screwed without good blades. I'm probably going to get the Rain-X wiper blades, I saw them in a commercial and they seem to work really well.

doug · 06-04-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhitePony02

I used Rain-X, but it didn't really last that long and in a heavy rain you're screwed without good blades. I'm probably going to get the Rain-X wiper blades, I saw them in a commercial and they seem to work really well.

Everything works really well in commercials.

05-31-2007, 06:49 PM	#3
Nors Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DelCo, PA Member #2210 My Ride: 2011 VW GTI iTrader: (1)	Yep rain x seems to be the best for beading water off. Its most manufactors (sp?) reccomendation (sp? again) to replace wipers every 6 months I believe. __________________ DUB JAWN Hi Hater™ Previous: 2002 Volkswagen GTi - Sold \|1995 Honda Accord - Sold \| 1993 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD Project - Sold \| 1996 Acura Integra RS - Sold

05-31-2007, 08:47 PM	#4
SmokeyBandit Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Hiawatha, NJ Member #194 iTrader: (0)	Use Aquapel. It is more expensive but is a lot better than Rain-X. Also, Aquapel is made by PPG Industries, so you may see a PPG packaged product instead... same stuff __________________ my FAST is grown up and drives a family station wagon

05-31-2007, 09:43 PM	#6
Chris(NJ) Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Jersey Member #3979 My Ride: 2002 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	I should mention another item. Spray n wipe. Heres what one of my customers wrote about in a thread about it. If you want a package deal, I'll set you up w/ the clay, glass towels and spray n wipe. Lemme know. "-Spray & Wipe - waterless wash - This stuff is great. My favorite use for it is glass. I haven't found anything out there that works better then this. Water beads right off. I don't even really need my windshield wipers depending on how hard its raining. It also works incredibly well on the rest of my truck too." Heres the thread if you need it: http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/show...ght=spray+wipe Last edited by Chris(NJ); 06-01-2007 at 01:37 AM.

06-01-2007, 02:37 PM	#9
DeepCCS Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chocolate Town Member #2638 My Ride: 2003 WRX iTrader: (0)	So Mr. Chaos, am I to understand that in between coats you use "Stoners." What is that implying??? __________________ Sincerely, Pradeep "Deep" Kulkarni "He who has a why can survive any how." - Nietzsche

06-01-2007, 02:42 PM	#11
DeepCCS Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chocolate Town Member #2638 My Ride: 2003 WRX iTrader: (0)	haha, hey buddy, hope all is well. __________________ Sincerely, Pradeep "Deep" Kulkarni "He who has a why can survive any how." - Nietzsche

05-31-2007, 05:34 PM	#2
specVogel Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: your mama's house, starting a small fire in her panties Member #712 My Ride: 02 Nissan Sentra Spec 5 iTrader: (0)	i have never had a problem with rain x, besides the fact it can be a pain in the ass to use. i usually replace my windshield wipers once a year anyway.

05-31-2007, 09:05 PM	#5
Chris(NJ) Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Jersey Member #3979 My Ride: 2002 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	I use a clay bar on my windshield religiously. This is the same principal as claying your paint. It removes the surface contaminants and leaves your glass much smoother. Personally, if I were you, clay it, clean it w/ stoners and a microfiber glass towel, then rainx it. I think you'll be happy

06-01-2007, 08:48 AM	#7
tjf Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Member #2754 iTrader: (1)	hit your windows with spray wax, i know people do that alot. i usually clean my windows with that aresol spray by Eagle One, less mess than windex and it wipes with no streaks

06-01-2007, 08:57 AM	#8
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	i personally have a window restoration kit that i used to get rid of water spots... it worked amazingly, came with glass clay and lubricant, also came with glass sealer that worked really well... i should probably do it again soon (clay the glass) because i put alot of miles on my car in not so perfect conditions... i also use stoners in between coats... it works pretty well... i have NEVER been 100% convinced by any glass cleaners without using the proper applicator (microfiber glass cloths or newspaper)

06-01-2007, 02:40 PM	#10
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	haha deep, thats something you know better than i do.

06-01-2007, 04:52 PM	#13
Chris(NJ) Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Jersey Member #3979 My Ride: 2002 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	not much you can do about the pollen that falls. Just kinda sit tight.. pollen season is coming to an end.

06-02-2007, 02:40 AM	#14
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	I just wash the car, and use window spray... does the job just fine. Use some elbow grease.

06-04-2007, 06:34 PM	#15
WhitePony02 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Member #5092 My Ride: 2002 Ford Mustang iTrader: (0)	I used Rain-X, but it didn't really last that long and in a heavy rain you're screwed without good blades. I'm probably going to get the Rain-X wiper blades, I saw them in a commercial and they seem to work really well.

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