does rain-x work?
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does rain-x work?
I am thinking about putting it on my windshield since the rainy season is coming. Does anybody have it on their windshield? does it work?
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Yea, i think it works pretty good. Just make sure you leave it on and let set for about 20mins before rubbing it off.
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I'm a firefighter we use it on all our trucks and ambulance's, works in rain and snow. I use it on my car.
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That stuff works like a dream. Unless it's raining really heavy I don't even have to use my wipers. It works perfect along w/ the rake of our windshields. And for under $2 a bottle u can't go wrong!
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Engine: just a little 5.7(LS1-320/340 RW)
Transmission: SMOOOOOOTH T-56/Auto. . .
Axle/Gears: 3.42 and 2.73
From personal experience...
We applied Rain-X to the window of an 86 GS Corvette, then took the car through a storm (not intentionally) and reached speeds in excess of 80 MPH and the Rain-X (and wind) kept the windows clean and clear enough, the wipers weren't necessary
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We applied Rain-X to the window of an 86 GS Corvette, then took the car through a storm (not intentionally) and reached speeds in excess of 80 MPH and the Rain-X (and wind) kept the windows clean and clear enough, the wipers weren't necessary
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Duffster (age 31)
BEAT DOWN HARD 88' Camaro Sport Coupe,
1978 Caprice Classic 305 motor havin'(WITH NO COMPUTER),84' 700R4 Tranny usin', 84' Z-28 Nose clip wearin',
84' Z-28 Hood covered,
AND THE TIRES:
245/60-16 Firehawk SS20 on Firbird rim(1-passenger rear),
235/55-15 BF Goodrich's on CompTA's on Z28 rims(2-on front),
235/60-16 Pirelli P600 w/a curb check or 3 also on Firebird rim(1-drivers rear),
REAR HATCH MASTER OF ALL!!!
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GTA summed it up for me, that stuff is amazing.. my wiper blades suck and I havent had a chance to replace them yet. It doesnt matter though, dont even need then with rain-x, that stuff is amazing!
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it works well but when i do use my wipers they chatter a lot because of the rain-x. also it causes the wipers to leave behind a mist for a second or two and that really really aggravates me
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I agree with the post above. If you do decied to use Rain-X, be sure to do a super job because when you do decide to use your wipers, it leaves a sea of little drops behind. It's usually harder to see through those little drops than it is to just leave the wipers off.
In my oppinion, Rain-X was developed for every square inch of glass on your car EXCEPT where the windshield wipers touch. It is essentialy the same thing as waxing your windshild.
Just my $.02
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In my oppinion, Rain-X was developed for every square inch of glass on your car EXCEPT where the windshield wipers touch. It is essentialy the same thing as waxing your windshild.
Just my $.02
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
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Axle/Gears: 3.42
It works good on the side windows and hatchback too! And you dont have to worry about the wipers there
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I applied it once on my side and back window to my Bonneville and I'll never do it again. It leaves the side windows and the rear window hazy and you can't wash it off! Only the windshield gets the rain-x now, and it works great!
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Once rain-x is applied, is the glass still Windex-able? I've heard it creates a film that's really hard to clean off.
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I find Windex always leaves a film behind. Cant really tell in the daytime, but at night with the wipers on it's noticeable IMHO.
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well...i never liked the stuff cause it made my widows foggy at night ...but i probably didn't leave it on long enough, but I did use it on my t-tops..its great, They get blacker and glossy. It makes all those little scatches invisible from the outside!
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I use Zaino's wax on all of my windows.It works great in my opinion,I never have to use my windshield wipers either. No foggy haze or what-not...Zaino wax is the greatest stuff on earth IMHO!!!
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works great
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1992 camaro RS
195cc AFR heads with compition port work milled to 58cc "10-1 compression"
373 10 bolt rearend
ssm sfc's
87 350 TPI
bored 30 over
compucam 2032 with 1.65 full roller rockers
497-510 LIFT 214-220 duration
msd6AL
1 3/4 hooker long tube headers
4" mufflex system
k&n filters gutter air box gutted maf"no fins no screens"
3 pc under drive pulleys
no emissions no egr etc
custom ED Wright chip
eddelbroc intake base and runners ported plenum
taylor 8mm wires
B&M mega shifter
gutted maf/airbox
hotchkis lower control arms
3" exhuast cutout
homemade cold air intake
2000 tci stall
700R4 with B&M shift kit edelbrock water pump
new best ET 13.5 @104.66
no times with new afr heads hoping for 12's on motor
Nos installed but no times yet
about:blankhttp://www.nav.to/badass355tpi
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