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just saw "autoblog" on "rain-x vs aquapel". Here it is:
On Feb 20, 6:59*pm, (David Combs) wrote:
[73]Rain-X versus PPG Aquapel: Grudge Match * *by [74]John Neff on Apr 17th 2006 at 7:03PM * *Autoblog reader Josh Wardell, who loves his MINI Cooper very much * *thank you, has posted an interesting comparison test between the well * *known windshield treatment called [75]Rain-X and a lesser known * *competitor named [76]PPG Aquapel that's usually used by service * *professionals rather than vehicle owners. We hadn't heard much about * *PPG Aquapel so we were interested to learn which product Wardell * *found to more effectively whisked away rainwater over a period of * *time. * *The results from Wardell's unofficial comparison test were * *surprising. After having applied both products to separate sides of * *his MINI's windshield, Wardell waited for rain and then taped the * *results at various stages, all the way from day one to day 72. What * *we learn from Wardell's accompanying [77]video is that both * *windshield treatements need speeds above 40 mph to whisk rain away * *effectively, but that the windshield wipers dramatically reduce the * *effectiveness of Rain-X over time, whereas the PPG Aquapel side was * *still effective after 60 days. * *How many of you out there have had the chance to try [78]Aquapel and * *were your results similar? Any Rain-X defenders out there who'd like * *to speak up? * *Tags: [79]aquapel, [80]rain, [81]rain-x, [82]windshield wipers, * *[83]WindshieldWipers * * ** [84]Email this * * ** [85]Print this * * ** [86]Comments (71) * * ** [87]Share Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4) * *[88]James Fabin 1 [89]James Fabin 7:52PM (4/17/2006) * *Good video - this guy really put in the effort to show the * *performance of each over 2 months. I've been using Rain-X since the * *early 90's when I first learned of it and have had great luck with * *it. I'll give the Aquapel a try - from the video it is the winners * *choice for long lasting protection. Living in Southern California, * *one application should last a year (we get so little rain). * *James * *[90]Reply * *2 stars [91]-v[92]-^[93]report * *[94]AutoFan 2 [95]AutoFan 7:55PM (4/17/2006) * *Golly. I wonder why Rain-X rubs off. I mean, it's almost like they * *want you to keep buying the stuff over and over again! * *[96]Reply * *2.5 stars [97]-v[98]-^[99]report * *[100]Steve C. 3 [101]Steve C. 8:06PM (4/17/2006) * *Haven't tried PPG's product (I tried Rain-X -- not impressed), but * *every car I own (5 of them) wears PIAA silicone blades. They * *constantly lay down a microscopic film of silicone which causes rain * *to bead and stream off the windshield like crazy. I highly recommend * *them. * *[102]Reply * *2 stars [103]-v[104]-^[105]report * *[106]Styl 4 [107]Styl 8:10PM (4/17/2006) * *Steve C (#3), where did you find PIAA Wiper Blades? I currently live * *in Florida and have not been able to locate a vendor that carries * *them. * *Thanx. * *[108]Reply * *2 stars [109]-v[110]-^[111]report * *[112]Udayan Tripathi 5 [113]Udayan Tripathi 8:14PM (4/17/2006) * *2. Golly. I wonder why Rain-X rubs off. I mean, it's almost like they * *want you to keep buying the stuff over and over again! * *I second that (with the sarcasm). * *[114]Reply * *2 stars [115]-v[116]-^[117]report * *[118]Jason Chan 6 [119]Jason Chan 8:23PM (4/17/2006) * *the best rain repellant i bought was actually some generic brand from * *walmart, it cost $1. it repels rain a lot faster than rainx. however * *they do not sell it anymore. also it was neon yellow... haha. rain x * *works fine for me since im in socal. ill try the aquapel once i run * *out of rainx. * *[120]Reply * *2 stars [121]-v[122]-^[123]report * *[124]Alex 7 [125]Alex 8:24PM (4/17/2006) * *I use the windsheild washer fluid from rain-x (not sold in CA, so I * *stock up when I leave the state). A layer of rain-x gets applied * *everytime you use your windsheild washer (which is a lot living next * *to the ocean). It is not that much more expensive than the regualr * *windsheild washer fluid. * *[126]Reply * *2 stars [127]-v[128]-^[129]report * *[130]Old Saaber 8 [131]Old Saaber 8:31PM (4/17/2006) * *I do like Alex, Rain-X windshield washer solution. The washer gets * *plenty of use in the road-salted winter, and in the summer, I just * *wash the windows occasionally for touch ups--works great. * *[132]Reply * *2 stars [133]-v[134]-^[135]report * *[136]SKluck 9 [137]SKluck 8:32PM (4/17/2006) * *I never tried these treatment things until I found an old bottle of * *the rain-x stuff stashed away in my garage. I am really impressed. I * *don't even use my wipers when I'm driving on the highway (70mph+), * *even in very heavy rain. * *Everyone should use some sort of treatment, the difference is * *incredible. * *[138]Reply * *2 stars [139]-v[140]-^[141]report * *[142]Jason Chan 10 [143]Jason Chan 8:40PM (4/17/2006) * *oo i do have a question, did josh test the rain x and aquapel in 72 * *days of rain or 72 days total rain or shine? * *[144]Reply * *2 stars [145]-v[146]-^[147]report * *[148]Vexorg 11 [149]Vexorg 8:47PM (4/17/2006) * *I tried using Rain-X for a while, and it does work, but I found that * *when I would apply it, no how much polishing I did to remove the * *residue, it would always result in glare on the windshield in the * *sun. Since I am particularly sensitive to light, this causes me more * *problems than the rain does, so I haven't bothered using the stuff in * *quite a while. * *[150]Reply * *2 stars [151]-v[152]-^[153]report * *[154]Ben Drawbaugh 12 [155]Ben Drawbaugh 9:06PM (4/17/2006) * *I have been using Aquapel for years, my uncle was a rep when it first * *came out and has given it to me for some time. * *It is great, I only put it on once per year and believe it or not it * *has some lasting effects that long. I used to use Rain-X but got * *tried of having to re-apply it. Aquapel is harder to apply than * *Rain-X but not too difficult. * *My wife is not a car person at all, but recently she bought a new car * *and wouldn't stop saying "When are you going to put that stuff for * *the rain on my windshield?" * *[156]Reply * *2 stars [157]-v[158]-^[159]report * *[160]Jonathon Cole 13 [161]Jonathon Cole 9:15PM (4/17/2006) * *I like rain-x but haven't given the Aquapel a try yet, I work at * *O'Reilly Auto parts and we sell the Aquapel, so once my rain-x wears * *off I'm going to pick up some Aquapel and try it out. * *[162]Reply * *2 stars [163]-v[164]-^[165]report * *[166]Howard Kerr 14 [167]Howard Kerr 9:22PM (4/17/2006) * *I knew if I read enough of these "articles" I'd find something REALLY * *worth reading. I've considered buying/using Rain-X several times over * *the years (especially for use on a motorcycle helmet) but I was never * *sure it really worked. I think I'll try the Aquapel and I want to * *thank J. Cole for the advice on where to find/buy it. * *[168]Reply * *2 stars [169]-v[170]-^[171]report * *[172]Howard Kerr 15 [173]Howard Kerr 9:22PM (4/17/2006) * *I knew if I read enough of these "articles" I'd find something REALLY * *worth reading. I've considered buying/using Rain-X several times over * *the years (especially for use on a motorcycle helmet) but I was never * *sure it really worked. I think I'll try the Aquapel and I want to * *thank J. Cole for the advice on where to find/buy it. * *[174]Reply * *2 stars [175]-v[176]-^[177]report * *[178]James 16 [179]James 9:25PM (4/17/2006) * *I've had good experience with RainX. I'd suspect that the speed issue * *will vary according to the aerodynamics of the car. For some, 40 * *won't be quite fast enough. I've always applied it all my windows and * *side mirrors...it's on those without wipers that I really appreciate * *the "wisking" effect the most. * *[180]Reply * *2 stars [181]-v[182]-^[183]report * *[184]db 17 [185]db 9:29PM (4/17/2006) * *Steve C (#3), where did you find PIAA Wiper Blades? I currently * *live in Florida and have not been able to locate a vendor that * *carries them. * *I swear by these as well. Check TireRack. That's where I got mine. * *[186]Reply * *2 stars [187]-v[188]-^[189]report * *[190]John 18 [191]John 10:07PM (4/17/2006) * *I use Castrol's "Rain-X" Kinda stuff and well it works pretty good.. * *Lasts longer then Rain-X Brand. And doesn't start to show that slight * *cracking in the winshield when it starts to wear. So The Castrol's * *brand I would advise to use more so then rain-x. But TO be honest. * *The money you spend on that stuff. I rather just get new blades every * *6 months. I mean I buy enough stuff for my ride to clean the damn * *car. Soap,Wax,Polishes, Towels, Wheel cleaners. So Just new blades * *every 6 months and no problems. * *Peace * *[192]Reply * *2 stars [193]-v[194]-^[195]report * *[196]Josh Wardell 19 [197]Josh Wardell 11:08PM (4/17/2006) * *Thanks for the words and comments everyone. I didn't realize it was * *autoblog material.  I'm just looking for better products, and what* *better way to test which is best than place them next to each other. |
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