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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? :-?