QUOTE(kenshin9880 @ Apr 7 2016, 07:36 PM)
lol silicon also liftlah~~Why Rain X will spoil the wiper?
Why Rain X will spoil the wiper?
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Apr 7 2016, 07:41 PM
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Apr 7 2016, 07:46 PM
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Apr 8 2016, 12:05 AM
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With rainX you still need the wiper to wipe off the stagnant water droplet on the windscreen. Unless you drive fast enough so that the droplet is blown away.
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Apr 9 2016, 01:24 AM
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Wow..thank you so much everyone for replying.. surprised the replies here did not tailoured with what I have heard lol ...
Thank you so much for sharing with me your own opinions and experiences. |
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Apr 9 2016, 10:50 PM
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Silicone wipers aren't friendly with old and dry windshields compared to rubber.
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Apr 10 2016, 04:39 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=MQ55dH0Sv84
Those failed with Rain-X.... RM68 only. Warranty 1 year. 1 bottle of Rain-X is less than RM20 |
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Dec 24 2016, 08:01 AM
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My dad applied Rain X to my car about 2 weeks ago; was fine at first but started juddering badly 1-2 days ago even in moderate-heavy rain. :/
Is using soap water going to help? |
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Dec 25 2016, 06:14 PM
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Dec 25 2016, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE(RigerZ @ Dec 24 2016, 08:01 AM) My dad applied Rain X to my car about 2 weeks ago; was fine at first but started juddering badly 1-2 days ago even in moderate-heavy rain. :/ not properly applied. apply again, like polishing , circular motion..Is using soap water going to help? normally l do it 3 x . apply > let dry 10 minutes > repeat 3x. lastly after 30 min wipe off the whitest layer. kaw tim. enjoy. no more juggling . |
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Dec 25 2016, 09:46 PM
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QUOTE(goohtj @ Dec 25 2016, 09:12 PM) not properly applied. apply again, like polishing , circular motion.. I'd rather remove it normally l do it 3 x . apply > let dry 10 minutes > repeat 3x. lastly after 30 min wipe off the whitest layer. kaw tim. enjoy. no more juggling . Do you have any techniques to do it? |
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Dec 25 2016, 10:59 PM
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[quote=RigerZ,Dec 25 2016, 09:46 PM]
I'd rather remove it dandruff shampoo |
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Dec 26 2016, 09:32 AM
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Depends on what quality of the silicone wiper you use. Some boneless silicone wiper can't completely wipe the surface of the windscreen as it jumps. Get a quality silicone wiper that can last you longer.
Rain-X is definitely make a difference and you can see the water beding effect after applying it and when the rains come, it will swirl off the direction of the wind goes. Lesser energy needed to operate the wiper. |
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Dec 26 2016, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(goohtj @ Dec 25 2016, 09:12 PM) not properly applied. apply again, like polishing , circular motion.. Agree. Obviously he didn't apply the RainX properly. normally l do it 3 x . apply > let dry 10 minutes > repeat 3x. lastly after 30 min wipe off the whitest layer. kaw tim. enjoy. no more juggling . I've been using RainX since 1999, no issues. What juddering? |
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Dec 26 2016, 05:52 PM
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Dec 26 2016, 06:03 PM
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Dec 26 2016, 10:04 PM
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QUOTE(xperiaVuser @ Dec 26 2016, 05:52 PM) how long do you need to re-apply before the juddering starts? There is no juddering.do you have to clean like this before re-applying rain-x just got some 0000 steel wool from aliexpress.com. I only re-apply when I feel that the rainX coating isn't effective anymore. If I feel that the windscreen is not smooth, I will use a piece of old clay bar to clean the windscreen before applying RainX. |
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Dec 27 2016, 03:14 AM
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QUOTE(xperiaVuser @ Dec 26 2016, 05:52 PM) how long do you need to re-apply before the juddering starts? You can use polish compound to polish the windscreen to become smooth. just like applied rain x. culprit was the harden water stains.do you have to clean like this before re-applying rain-x just got some 0000 steel wool from aliexpress.com. How rain X dispel water is with its silicon compound. Its not really reliable, which is why after sometime cooked under the sun, it will peel off. This causes uneven surface which skips or jutters your wipers. You will need to re apply the compound over and over again, just to cover off the peeled spots. I would recommend compound such as AGC/22. The ingredient consist of teflon which lasts a very long time. 8-12 months based on my experience after a single application. if the windscreen gets sticky, just use a green scotchbrite to scrub off the harden debris and you will still have the teflon layer exposed. Compound requires a bit of special handling and it will harden under UV. Highly recommended as its certified to be used under aircraft. |
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