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Did Rain-x ruin my windshield or is it normal (how to make it better)?
On Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:54:31 -0500, "hls" wrote:
"George" wrote in message Rain-x is actually a good product and works well. Not for everyone, dude. Some like it, some hate it. I understand that in 6 US states, past elections have turned on the Rain-x versus the Anti-Rain-x forces. It's expected that this will determine about 31% of the vote, November 2008. |
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Did Rain-x ruin my windshield or is it normal (how to make it better)?
On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:08:36 GMT, "Pete C."
wrote: For my Rain-X applications I clean the glass well first with decent glass cleaner. I find the Zep brand glass cleaner seems to be one of the best. Once the glass is clean and dry and also cooler and out of the direct sun I apply the Rain-X and buff well with one of the micro fiber cloths. I make a complete pass around to all the windows and then make a second pass paying extra attention to the final buffing with a second dry micro fiber cloth. I never have any issues with streaks or spots and the Rain-X action lasts for a few months. I do prefer the spray bottle Rain-X over the old "lighter fluid bottle" type for ease of application. They don't sell enough lighter fluid anymore, so they had to discontinue the bottles. |
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Did Rain-x ruin my windshield or is it normal (how to make it better)?
On Oct 6, 1:52 pm, "hls" wrote:
I used RainX once and didnt really care for it. It is, I believe, a silicone compound that adsorbs upon your windshield glass and makes it shed water quickly. As mine deteriorated, I had some issues with patchy spots, and decided if I ever got it clean I would never use the stuff again. You spots may be from oil from the engine or highway, dirty wipers, paint or chemicals which have drifted onto your car or maybe even more possibilities. You may have to clean the glass with a good glass cleaner and replace your wiper blades to get relief. (I have some windows that are so badly filmed with "something" I have never been able to get them clean.) I have the same opinion. It was great when freshly applied, but was not good when it started to wear through. Then, it took a LOT of effort to get it completely off. I rubbed a lot with lacquer thinner! So I decided not to use it in the future. |
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Did Rain-x ruin my windshield or is it normal (how to make it better)?
John Weiss wrote:
"dpb" wrote... As posted earlier, it has alcohol as one of the solvents/carriers, but alcohol isn't the "active" ingredient... Ingredient Name BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N-[2-[(2,6-DIMETHYLPHENYL)AMINO]-2-OXOETHYL]-N,N-DIETHYL-, BENZOATE (1%) Isn't that what's in acne medications? ;-) Do you see any acne on my windshield? I thought not. Hah. -- One phrase that explains 99% of all idiot driving: "You can't block traffic if you're not in the way." |
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Did Rain-x ruin my windshield or is it normal (how to make itbetter)?
Slacker wrote:
My windshield is fine except in the morning when the dew and sunshine combine to make it impossible to see due to this naughty spotty on/off film that I just can't windshield wipe off. Even the mirrors are spotty in the morning. The rear and side windows are fine. When I was driving the neighbor's fifteen year old to school yesterday morning, he said it was the nasty rainx. What rainx? I bought the car used about six months ago and I never used anything with rain x on the windshield. Is rain-x the culprit? If so, how do I save the windshield? Is there a way to remove this rain x stuff so I can see again? Could it be car wax? ISTR a similar problem with a van at work. Wiped the glass down with denatured alcohol to remove the film. PB |
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Did Rain-x ruin my windshield or is it normal (how to make it better)?
On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:59:04 -0400, mm wrote:
I don't know what adsorb means, but I'm pretty sure you can remove the stuff, or the patches will get bigger until it's all patch, like impetigo. aBsorb === to take up or receive by chemical or molecular action aDsorb === to gather (a gas, liquid, or dissolved substance) on a surface in a condensed layer: Charcoal will adsorb gases. |
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Did Rain-x ruin my windshield or is it normal (how to make itbetter)?
Slacker wrote:
To find what is inside Rain-X, I first tried calling Sopus Products in Houston at 800-416-1600 but they are only open 8am to 5pm Central time. Their web page says Rain-X is composed of methanol http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov...nds&id=2003038 Looking deeper, I then tried calling Kafko International, Ltd. 800-528-0334 in Illinois http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov...ds&id=11013001 Interestingly, they say Rain-X is isopropanol and sulfuric acid! I look again at Shell Oil's Rain-X only to find it's made out of "unspecified surfactants" and water! http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov...ds&id=19037001 Back at Pennzoil-Quaker State, we find Rain-X composed of clay, alcohol, and emulsifiers! Clays = 1-10% Ethanol/SD Alcohol 40 = 70-95% Isopropanol = 1-10% Thickening agent(s) = 1-5% http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov...nds&id=2003042 Moving to Scottsdale Arizona, calling Unelko Corp at 800-528-3149, I find it's got a whole recipe of "anes", "ols", "acids", and "ones"... Ethanol/SD Alcohol 40 = 86% Isopropanol = 4% Ethyl sulfate = 1% Polydimethylsiloxanes Silicon oil = 9% Silicic acid (H4SiO4), tetraethyl ester, hydrolysis products with chlorotrimethylsilane = 9% Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, hydroxy-terminated = 9% What's with the ingredients of Rain-X? Is it basically snake oil and placebo or does it actually have a consistent consistency? WTF are you talking about? You've checked 3 different Rain-X branded products (washer fluid, original, and "windshield wax") plus one completely un-related product that isn't even Rain-X! Of COURSE the formulations are different! Sheesh. |
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