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[Jimbob]

The Mrs is constantly fed up with having no rear wiper
We both hate poor visability in any direction.

Rainx sounds like it may be the answer.

Anyone tried it, or got any better ideas?

Cheers

[Markjay]

I use it, and it does what is says on the box, as long as you take the time to wipe it evenly on all parts of the internal glass (otherwise you get annoying misty patches). Once applied it lasts for a month or two, which isn't bad. Only problem is that Mrs. MJ does not like the pharmacy/alcohol smell that lingers on for a while...

[STMO123]

Never heard of Rainx, tell me more please.

[Markjay]

Incidentally, they also have a product that helps repel rain from the outer side of the glass without using the wipers, which should be good for the rear windscreen (why they don't put a rear wiper on saloon I'll never know), but I haven't tried it yet.

[Markjay]

Never heard of Rainx, tell me more please.

Having researched this carefully and after some detecive work I manage to un-earth their secret website, which can be found at www.rainx.com  

[Jimbob]

Incidentally, they also have a product that helps repel rain from the outer side of the glass without using the wipers, which should be good for the rear windscreen (why they don't put a rear wiper on saloon I'll never know), but I haven't tried it yet.

Should have been more specific, this is the one Im interested in.

Basically puts a coating on making super smooth glass that water runs off (seems most effective >40mph) and makes ice snow etc not stick.

A bit of research seems to suggest its is great everywhere except the windscreen, wipers affect its effectiveness, can cause a bit of juddering, so was gonna do it on side windows and mirrors on both, and her rear screen

[Markjay]

Incidentally, they also have a product that helps repel rain from the outer side of the glass without using the wipers, which should be good for the rear windscreen (why they don't put a rear wiper on saloon I'll never know), but I haven't tried it yet.

Should have been more specific, this is the one Im interested in.

Basically puts a coating on making super smooth glass that water runs off (seems most effective >40mph) and makes ice snow etc not stick.

A bit of research seems to suggest its is great everywhere except the windscreen, wipers affect its effectiveness, can cause a bit of juddering, so was gonna do it on side windows and mirrors on both, and her rear screen

I bought this one two years ago on a whim but it's still in the can... never got around to try it...

[STMO123]

Never heard of Rainx, tell me more please.

Having researched this carefully and after some detecive work I manage to un-earth their secret website, which can be found at www.rainx.com  

Cheers MJ. That saved me a whole heap of legwork

[Andy B]

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A bit of research seems to suggest its is great everywhere except the windscreen, wipers affect its effectiveness, can cause a bit of juddering, so was gonna do it on side windows and mirrors on both, and her rear screen

Although there's none on at the minute I have used it in the past on the front screen. It effectively makes your wipers redundant. All water just beads up and runs off the screen upwards and outwards. My only gripe is that as it wears off, it makes the outside of the screen appear to mist up and you need to keep wiping the screen or you can't see through it!   It's good on your crash helmet visor - if you have one.  

[STMO123]

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A bit of research seems to suggest its is great everywhere except the windscreen, wipers affect its effectiveness, can cause a bit of juddering, so was gonna do it on side windows and mirrors on both, and her rear screen

Although there's none on at the minute I have used it in the past on the front screen. It effectively makes your wipers redundant. All water just beads up and runs off the screen upwards and outwards. My only gripe is that as it wears off, it makes the outside of the screen appear to mist up and you need to keep wiping the screen or you can't see through it!   It's good on your crash helmet visor - if you have one.  

You wear a crash helmet? Dont you think thats taking safety a bit too far?

[STMO123]

And what happens if your visor AND your windscreen mist up at the same time?

[Jimbob]

Was thinking that, now the omega may be spacious, but I think wearing a helmet would leave very little head room.

[Andy B]

Was thinking that, now the omega may be spacious, but I think wearing a helmet would leave very little head room.

I have the seat as low as it'll go but still feel I'm too high without my crash helmet!!  

[Andy B]

And what happens if your visor AND your windscreen mist up at the same time?

You're Sandra Bullocks'd  

[bob.dent]

The Mrs is constantly fed up with having no rear wiper
We both hate poor visability in any direction.

Rainx sounds like it may be the answer.

Anyone tried it, or got any better ideas?

Cheers

This might sound a silly question, but why doesn't she use the rear wiper? :-?

[Elite Pete]

Cut a spud in half and rub that on the rear screen, it works and is cheaper that Rainex

[Jimbob]

The Mrs is constantly fed up with having no rear wiper
We both hate poor visability in any direction.

Rainx sounds like it may be the answer.

Anyone tried it, or got any better ideas?

Cheers

This might sound a silly question, but why doesn't she use the rear wiper? :-?

She has a saloon with no rear wiper
I have the estate

[Dave]

I use Rain-x for about 15 years now,giving all windows a coat once a month on both car and lorry never had a problem. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]  

[bob.dent]

The Mrs is constantly fed up with having no rear wiper
We both hate poor visability in any direction.

Rainx sounds like it may be the answer.

Anyone tried it, or got any better ideas?

Cheers

This might sound a silly question, but why doesn't she use the rear wiper? :-?

She has a saloon with no rear wiper
I have the estate

Ahh....that explains. I can stop head scratching now!!  

[Elite Pete]

The Mrs is constantly fed up with having no rear wiper
We both hate poor visability in any direction.

Rainx sounds like it may be the answer.

Anyone tried it, or got any better ideas?

Cheers

This might sound a silly question, but why doesn't she use the rear wiper? :-?

She has a saloon with no rear wiper
I have the estate

If its the rear or side windows and you dont want to use a spud why dont you just use car wax the next time you are waxing the car

[sir moanalot]

theres some on ebay item no 120066513402......

[Gwilym]

The Mrs is constantly fed up with having no rear wiper
We both hate poor visability in any direction.

Rainx sounds like it may be the answer.

Anyone tried it, or got any better ideas?

Cheers

This might sound a silly question, but why doesn't she use the rear wiper? :-?

Cos she hasn't got one to use

[familyman]

Sorry guys to throw the thread but hey DAVE a fellow Sittingbourne camper welcome matey.
  Never used Rainx but bob heath motorcycle accesories do a spray to stop visors misting and a coat to help water run off the visor, might be cheaper checking out local bike shop

[Markjay]

The Mrs is constantly fed up with having no rear wiper
We both hate poor visability in any direction.

Rainx sounds like it may be the answer.

Anyone tried it, or got any better ideas?

Cheers

This might sound a silly question, but why doesn't she use the rear wiper? :-?

Cos she hasn't got one to use

This reminds me of an old joke…

A cowboy is riding his horse in the desert sun. Far over the horizon, he sees the image of a person on a horse and next to it another person walking. As he gets closer and the images become bigger, he can clearly see an Indian chief riding a horse and next to him walking is a young Indian woman. The cowboy is surprised to see the woman walk such a long distance on foot in the desert while the man is riding the horse, so he stops and asks ‘How come you’re riding the horse and the woman is walking?’. The chief looks at him as if stating the obvious and said ‘that’s because she ain’t got no horse…’

[Chopsdad]

I've used RainX before with good success.  It works like a high gloss polish by making the water clump together in beads which are forced away by speed - hence the 40mph reference.  But it streaks if you use the wipers - so if you can do 0 - 40 without looking its perfect.

Rear window would add benefit for little cost and it's better than nowt.

Side windows - do the rears first & see how you get on.  I found the water beaded then froze at night and it restricts visibilty until cleared - but this is easily done with a swift wipe with a credit card.

They also do a RainX anti fog for the inside - I've just got 2 for £1 in the pound shop. HTH

[familyman]

Side windows - do the rears first & see how you get on.  I found the water beaded then froze at night and it restricts visibilty until cleared - but this is easily done with a swift wipe with a credit card.

They also do a RainX anti fog for the inside - I've just got 2 for £1 in the pound shop. HTH

Barclay card or American express

[Chopsdad]

Gotta be Barclaycard - don't want to trust it to a yank ( no offence Theo)  

[Del Boy]

Good stuff i always use it

[spiketheskinnydog]

I'm sure Rainx is great for the outside of screens, and probably inside screens too. However, My dad ran  fish and chip van for years, trying all manner of things to keep his screen mist free. Eventually he tried using neat washing-up liquid, which worked a treat, even in his steamy van. The only downside was that it would make the screen a bit blury until it dried off a bit. Then again, I don't suppose your wife will be doing a lot of frying inside her omega, so perhaps this would be overkill?!