Applying Technique for Rain-X

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Alfalfameister

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I did a search on the forums, but couldn't seem to find what I'm looking for -- it was probably a tangential comment (went off topic) off another topic.



But someone mentioned a technique for applying Rain-X... if I remember correctly, letting it sit/haze before buffing it off or something. Anyone care to refresh my memory?



--Alf
 
I dont know about the "proper" technique. But here is what i do.



-Clean windows first with a 50:50 water/vinegar solution

-Apply a generous amount of Rain-X to a microfiber cloth.

-"polish" into the window

-let haze

-use clean to wipe clear.

-apply 2nd layer

-wipe haze off with clean MF. If you find a problem getting the haze out, you can moisten the cloth and use that. If you just use water, you dont have to worry about taking off the Rain-X. Just dont rub too hard.



This has always worked for me without flaw. Hope this helps :xyxthumbs
 
Alfalfameister said:
I did a search on the forums, but couldn't seem to find what I'm looking for -- it was probably a tangential comment (went off topic) off another topic.



But someone mentioned a technique for applying Rain-X... if I remember correctly, letting it sit/haze before buffing it off or something. Anyone care to refresh my memory?



--Alf
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Hey Alf,



I also saw a Rain-X application tip on this forum which I've tried and found it to be the most effective. First of all, I'm assuming most of the people here shy away from using Rain-X because of the difficult-to-remove haze that it tends to leave behind.



What I do is (assuming your glass has already been prepped) I wash the windows with your usual car shampoo to get rid of any residual dirt or film. Rinse and dry your windows. I then proceed on applying Rain-X with a terry applicator with light overlapping motions (circular or linear, does not matter). Buff off the haze with a terry towel. If you're still left with a lot of haze (BTW, the haze that Rain-X, or similar products leave behind is difficult to see until you actually drive the car and subject it to different lighting conditions), don't worry - WASH YOUR CAR now as you would normally. This method is so far the most effective for me and I'm not left with any hazing from the Rain-X.
 
what a coincidence.. I literally just stepped in from the garage after applying rainx to my car.



What I did was:

1. spray down the windshield w/ cleaner (stoner's invisible glass)

2. spread it around and wiped with a towel, then went over it with a wad of newspaper

3. applied rainx with towel

4. waited like 2 mins for it to haze

5. sprayed cleaner over the haze, wipe off with towel

6. buff with newspaper



i wonder if i removed the rainx when i used the cleaner the second time..
 
For me, it's pretty similar except...



1) Clean glass with glass cleaner

2) Clay glass with old clay (if it feels gritty)

3) Apply a generous amount of RainX (or Rain Away) evenly but thickly.

4) Wait for it to haze... I usually start cleaning my wheels and tires by now.

5) By the time I'm done with the wheels and tires, I do my regular car washing... The haze gets washed off during the washing process... Dry the whole car and window to a clean, clear gloss.
 
I bought an aresol can of rain x about 2 months ago. On the can it said to:

clean window

apply a layer of rain x let it haze over

apply another layer before removing the first layer after that hazes over then remove with a mf.



I found that this technique worked better than just apply one layer and wipping it off. I use a paper towel to apply and use a mf to take off.
 
1) Wait for a "rain in the evening" forecast

2) Apply liberally (3+ layers) that afternoon while still dry

3) No buffing, just let the car sit and get rained on

4) In the morning, all traces of RainX residue are gone!



Been doing this for years! :)
 
I basically clean the windshield before washing the car. I then apply the Rain-X and allow it to haze. I go about washing the car as normal and dry all glass with a MF.



No streaks, no haze, no problems. :D
 
I've been using the "Apply first and wash later" technique for years. When I first came to Autopia, all I heard about was how bad RainX streaks and glares. Most of the people who said that weren't applying first and then washing after. Nothing is going to save you from wiper chatter when it starts to wear off, but if you apply it first and then wash your whole car and get all the glass with the sponge or mitt, then you can at least avoid all the streaking, hazing and glaring that is sometimes associated with RainX.
 
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