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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: chrisgixer on 13 January 2014, 20:05:43
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NickW mentioned this recently, and a recent visit to Halfords showed a basket full of the stuff by the checkout. My screen was insufferably smeary, from the last car wash wax cycle no doubt, so I caved and picked up a bottle.
Cleaned the screen thoroughly, rainXed as the rather vague instructions, checked with the wash wipe and saw no great difference. Did I polish the rain ex off too much I wondered...?
But over the last 5 days the benefits seem marked, rain in the way home, very clear screen with loads of road spray, barely needed the wipers on. In fact I turned them off, just to see. Only hindrance was glare from above, from the motorway street lights.
Wipers back on, clear as a bell. And is it me, or were the wipers quiter too...? :-\
I also used it on the front side windows. Not such a good idea, as copious beading and low sun meant a cyclist was reduced to a distant shadow. I knew something was there, but had no idea what. He was actually right next to the car. :o but no issue.
Seems worthwhile in the front screen, not convinced on any other windows.
Oh, keeps the frost to a minimum as well. :y
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Did I tell you all? Today I put asda petrol in my car to see if there was any difference to tesco. Next week I'll try Morrisons and report back. Bet you can't wait.
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Christ you really are a Cock. ;D
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Christ you really are a Cock. ;D
I know. I'm probably the only member who doesn't find your ramblings absolutely fascinating.
RainX you say? Tell me more.
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Christ you really are a Cock. ;D
I know. I'm probably the only member who doesn't find your ramblings absolutely fascinating.
RainX you say? Tell me more.
You drive a Daewoo, and part x cars on a regular basis at great personal cost. Why would I talk to you?
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Christ you really are a Cock. ;D
I know. I'm probably the only member who doesn't find your ramblings absolutely fascinating.
RainX you say? Tell me more.
You drive a Daewoo, and part x cars on a regular basis at great personal cost. Why would I talk to you?
Errrr...I think I'm asking you not to. ;D
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Unless it's about suspension....and tracking...oh, yes...tracking...mmmmm.
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Ooooo..and geometry...I'm really excited now. :-*
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Ooooo..and geometry...I'm really excited now. :-*
I know, your permanently excreated. You keep sending me the bloody pics. :(
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Ooooo..and geometry...I'm really excited now. :-*
I know, your permanently excreated. You keep sending me the bloody pics. :(
Much as I'd like to stay and play, I've got to go and watch a programme about exploding sofas from China.
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Ooooo..and geometry...I'm really excited now. :-*
I know, your permanently excreated. You keep sending me the bloody pics. :(
Much as I'd like to stay and play, I've got to go and watch a programme about exploding sofas from China.
Good, opps off then, sounds far more riveting. ;D
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RainX Plus is what you really need, smaller bottle but more concentrated apparently giving a considerable saving over a 3 month period. ;)
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Ooooo..and geometry...I'm really excited now. :-*
I know, your permanently excreated. You keep sending me the bloody pics. :(
Much as I'd like to stay and play, I've got to go and watch a programme about exploding sofas from China.
Good, opps off then, sounds far more riveting. ;D
Scary more like, scs, Harvey's, Argos, tesco.....all at it.
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RainX Plus is what you really need, smaller bottle but more concentrated apparently giving a considerable saving over a 3 month period. ;)
There's a a Plus ? Wow :o
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Do you use it at all on side windows. ;)
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Ooooo..and geometry...I'm really excited now. :-*
I know, your permanently excreated. You keep sending me the bloody pics. :(
Much as I'd like to stay and play, I've got to go and watch a programme about exploding sofas from China.
Good, opps off then, sounds far more riveting. ;D
Scary more like, scs, Harvey's, Argos, tesco.....all at it.
I'd imagine that Uncle STEMO's sofa is quite scary with all that methane that's been deposited in it over the years!! ::)
A good candidate for spontaneous combustion!! :o ;D
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Ooooo..and geometry...I'm really excited now. :-*
I know, your permanently excreated. You keep sending me the bloody pics. :(
Much as I'd like to stay and play, I've got to go and watch a programme about exploding sofas from China.
Good, opps off then, sounds far more riveting. ;D
Scary more like, scs, Harvey's, Argos, tesco.....all at it.
I'd imagine that Uncle STEMO's sofa is quite scary with all that methane that's been deposited in it over the years!! ::)
A good candidate for spontaneous combustion!! :o ;D
Me? Or the sofa? Or both? :D
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Ooooo..and geometry...I'm really excited now. :-*
I know, your permanently excreated. You keep sending me the bloody pics. :(
Much as I'd like to stay and play, I've got to go and watch a programme about exploding sofas from China.
Good, opps off then, sounds far more riveting. ;D
Scary more like, scs, Harvey's, Argos, tesco.....all at it.
I'd imagine that Uncle STEMO's sofa is quite scary with all that methane that's been deposited in it over the years!! ::)
A good candidate for spontaneous combustion!! :o ;D
With him stuck firmly to it. ::) ;D
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Was about to say either or, but that'll do ;D
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How often do you put the RainX on ? .. They stuff i used and applied around June/July is still working.
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I believe that rain X was invented in the 1970s......i first used it in 1989 when they were realy pushing sales to get it back on board...I found it to be great at dispelling rain from the screen without the use of wipers even at speed.However i do not think that the stuff made any difference to the smear and grease that gets on the screen and that over a period of time only got worse....needless to say i never used the stuff again......And before anyone asks......Yes i did clean the screen before i used the stuff... :D :y :y
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How often do you put the RainX on ? .. They stuff i used and applied around June/July is still working.
Assuming it doesn't say on the bottle...
http://www.rainx.co.uk/rainx-tips-info/ (http://www.rainx.co.uk/rainx-tips-info/) ::)
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...However i do not think that the stuff made any difference to the smear and grease that gets on the screen and that over a period of time only got worse.... ....
That's what I thought too ..... starts to smear a lot when it needs re-doing. ;)
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Seemed to work O.K. when it was raining but was though the screen was slightly misted up when the wipers
weren,t working in dry conditions. Hopes this makes sense :-\
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Seemed to work O.K. when it was raining but was though the screen was slightly misted up when the wipers
weren,t working in dry conditions. Hopes this makes sense :-\
Might simply be a side effect of any temp difference inside to outside :-\ it's also quite surprising just how mucky the inside of the screen gets :o
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How often do you put the RainX on ? .. They stuff i used and applied around June/July is still working.
Assuming it doesn't say on the bottle...
http://www.rainx.co.uk/rainx-tips-info/ (http://www.rainx.co.uk/rainx-tips-info/) ::)
Don't have a bottle , Anyway wanted users of the product comments on how well it lasts. :)
According to them: How long does it last? top
Rain-X is unaffected by normal screen washing. Abrasion by wiper blades and trapped grime will gradually reduce performance and durability. Depending on the amount of driving and how often the wiper blades are used, Rain-X can last from 2-3 weeks to several months before a new application is necessary.
..The stuff i used is better value long term then :y
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261168135919?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
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And wipers won't smear crud over your chemically bonded goo then ::)
Besides you asked the question, I mearly pointed you to the answer...
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I wonder if rainx works on TYRES ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Wot on bald tyres do you mean.......you try it and let us all know the outcome.. :D :D :y :y
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I wonder if rainX works on the inside of the screen, keep de misting time down in the mornings.
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There is a specific anti-fog one available. I always found it more effective on the second application :y
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No, it doesn't.
And the anti-fog that they do is a disappointment, so save your money.
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I wonder if rainX works on the inside of the screen, keep de misting time down in the mornings.
;D ;D ;D
Yeah, and on one's spectacles when walking in inclement weather. ;D
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I think I'm going to watch some paint dry, could be more interesting...... ::)
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I think I'm going to watch some paint dry, could be more interesting...... ::)
Custard is worth a look. ;)
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I wonder if rainx works on TYRES ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I think Wanli's come with it already applied :-X :-X
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I wonder if rainx works on TYRES ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I think Wanli's come with it already applied :-X :-X
Autonogrips must have it mixed in with the compound then ;D
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I wonder if rainX works on the inside of the screen, keep de misting time down in the mornings.
(http://www.poundland.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/9/4/94119.jpg):y(http://www.poundland.co.uk/media/imageoverlays/6/1/imageoverlay.png)Pondland ;D
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I wonder if rainX works on the inside of the screen, keep de misting time down in the mornings.
(http://www.poundland.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/9/4/94119.jpg):y(http://www.poundland.co.uk/media/imageoverlays/6/1/imageoverlay.png)Pondland ;D
We're not fortunate enough to have a pondland in Wakefield. :(
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We're not fortunate enough to have a pondland in Wakefield. :(
Just fixed that for you. ;D
Pondland
Wakefield
34 Kirkgate
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 1TQ
01924 377906
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I use rain - x on the front and rear windscreen (external only) and find it lasts about 3 weeks. I have been impressed with the results. I don't see it being any good for the indside of the screen.
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I wonder if white vinegar lasts 3 weeks. ;D
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We're not fortunate enough to have a pondland in Wakefield. :(
Just fixed that for you. ;D
Pondland
Wakefield
34 Kirkgate
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 1TQ
01924 377906
There's a poundland there, but can't seem to find a pondland. :-\
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Wot on bald tyres do you mean.......you try it and let us all know the outcome.. :D :D :y :y
;D ;D ;D ;D