For those with smearing problems, did you replace your wiper blades at the time you applied the Rain-X? Was the screen absolutely clean when applying it? Did you give it the second coat? I apply mine with a bare hand (remove rings first) as it is easy to feel when the glass becomes slippery. A touch of windscreen demist to warm the glass clears this immediately. In cold weather, when wiped, the droplets can form a sort of misty effect as they are so small. You can get interesting effects under street lighting, but a flick of the wipers clears the droplets. I have never had a problem with 'horrible smearing' or such like. There is also a liquid that is added to the washer bottle that helps preserve the coating. I first used some of the product made for aircraft windscreens before the commercial product was available, but Rain-X or Rain Racer works just as well. My two cents' worth: I've been using Rain-X and similar products for about twenty years now.
Oh, and does anyone know what Rain X is actually made up of? I'm a bit nervous about the wire wool idea in case it leaves a hazy finish on the glass, I may try getting some panel wipe first, but is that any different to cellulose thinners? I know this stuff is useless, even when applied as per instructions it never works on the front screen, only ever good on side windows. Can anyone remember how long it lasts if left to it's own devices? I was thinking about 6 months would be right before it starts to disappear. Tommorow I'm going to try boiling water (when the screen is warm of course) and very, very careful application of cellulose thinners to the screen if that doesn't work.įailing that I may leave it to wear off by itself. Today I've tried scrubbing neat washing up liquid into the screen in case it is a greasy film, then I tried vinegar, then I tried Turps Substitute, then I finished off with Auto GLymn polish. Well, the wipers do need replacing anyway as I've noticed the rubber has split on one of them.
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