RainX 2 n 1 cleaner/treatment any good?
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From: hls on 21 Mar 2010 10:03 "Hachiroku ハチロク" <Trueno(a)e86.GTS> wrote in message news:ho41pj$61h$1(a)news.eternal-september.org... > On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:35:40 -0500, hls wrote: > >> >> <me(a)privacy.net> wrote in message >> news:ik8aq5140lr0842ld4aokan6620val615e(a)4ax.com... >>>I see that RainX and Stoner both have windshield sprays >>> that not only clean but lay down treatment to repel water as well >>> >>> Anyone tried either one and can tell me if they are worth the $5 per >>> bottle cost? >>> >>> Or are the separate cleaner and treatments better? >>> >>> http://www.rainx.com/Products/Windshield_Treatment/2_In_1.aspx >> >> I havent tried any of them in a few years. Originally, I did not like >> them at all, and doubt they have improved. They can cause streaking >> under >> some conditions, with loss of visibility. > > See my answer, below. Still does... > > I agree. If one is irritated by condensation on the inside of the glass, items are available which will prevent them well enough...like the treatment you use inside ski goggles. There are a bunch of these products... But for outside glass surfaces, not my cuppa
From: Paul on 21 Mar 2010 13:21 me(a)privacy.net wrote: > I see that RainX and Stoner both have windshield sprays > that not only clean but lay down treatment to repel > water as well > > Anyone tried either one and can tell me if they are > worth the $5 per bottle cost? > > Or are the separate cleaner and treatments better? > > http://www.rainx.com/Products/Windshield_Treatment/2_In_1.aspx I have used RainX several times. It will make driving in rain at night under street lights almost impossible. The glare is horrible. Daytime driving in mist conditions is difficult. If you only drive in day in heavy rain, then it would be ok. I would imagine Stoner is similar.
From: cuhulin on 21 Mar 2010 17:18
Good windshield wipers are best.Inspect them, make sure they are in good shape. cuhulin |