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TSJON97
post Nov 2 2023, 04:46 PM, updated 3y ago

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Now Malaysia everyday raining and my Rain X bought long time ago baru habis.

I would like to know is there any other alternative besides Rain X? I heard Glaco also not bad but some say its expansive and Rain X is the better alternative and cost wise.

I currently using PIAA Aero Vogue + Oxtra Rain guard washer fluid

** Oxtra is shit and expensive, don't recommend, last time MR Diy got sell from this brand call GetSun.. Same thing just pour into the tank that works way better then what i tried so far + cheaper.

I usually apply to all of my Windows and side mirrors.
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post Nov 2 2023, 04:59 PM

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I use getsun , result is so so only la can't complain for the price .
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post Nov 2 2023, 05:02 PM

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DIY one also can use maa
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post Nov 2 2023, 05:03 PM

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me just wash your car with high quality car shampoo and spray wax to it. already use glaco but wiper nyek nyek and the effect will downgrade after one day drive
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post Nov 2 2023, 06:04 PM

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QUOTE(JON97 @ Nov 2 2023, 04:46 PM)
Now Malaysia everyday raining and my Rain X bought long time ago baru habis.

I would like to know is there any other alternative besides Rain X? I heard Glaco also not bad but some say its expansive and Rain X is the better alternative and cost wise.

I currently using PIAA Aero Vogue + Oxtra Rain guard washer fluid

** Oxtra is shit and expensive, don't recommend, last time MR Diy got sell from this brand call GetSun.. Same thing just pour into the tank that works way better then what i tried so far + cheaper.

I usually apply to all of my Windows and side mirrors.
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been using Glaco since 2016 on all of my cars and i will swear by it.
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post Nov 2 2023, 06:17 PM

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I swear by rainX
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post Nov 2 2023, 06:57 PM

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Soft99 Glaco or Turtlewax Clearvue
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post Nov 2 2023, 08:57 PM

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Soft99 low cost solution

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post Nov 2 2023, 09:19 PM

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glaco tested good. price boleh tahan jugak.
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post Nov 2 2023, 09:28 PM

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the one i often buy is from diy rm2.60 pour into washer tank. enough to use several times.

so easy just spray whenever u like. nonid apply then wait to dry wipe even
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post Nov 2 2023, 09:30 PM

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RainX and newspaper/mcd tissue to wipe the rubber blades often. A lot of diesel soot collects on the windscreen.
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post Nov 2 2023, 09:33 PM

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Soft 99 glaco

Clean with glass refresh then apply glaco.

Do that for all the cars in the family.
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post Nov 3 2023, 08:53 AM

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rainX anyday
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post Nov 3 2023, 10:34 AM

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go cuci kereta ask for water wax, some kedai 20rm some 30rm.. result is good, do it once every month the effect will last for few month..
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post Nov 3 2023, 10:44 AM

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QUOTE(babisotong @ Nov 3 2023, 10:34 AM)
go cuci kereta ask for water wax, some kedai 20rm some 30rm.. result is good, do it once every month the effect will last for few month..
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our weather can last 1 month or few months? I doubt!!! unless your car is always parked in door/basement
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post Nov 3 2023, 11:29 AM

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QUOTE(matrix88 @ Nov 3 2023, 10:44 AM)
our weather can last 1 month or few months? I doubt!!! unless your car is always parked in door/basement
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i'm focusing on windscreen ya not whole body thingy.. last i water wax wash my car around 2month ago, my windscreen still repel water nicely.. icon_idea.gif
TSJON97
post Nov 3 2023, 01:59 PM

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QUOTE(babisotong @ Nov 3 2023, 10:34 AM)
go cuci kereta ask for water wax, some kedai 20rm some 30rm.. result is good, do it once every month the effect will last for few month..
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Not worth it. 1 time rain gone already. I put NuFinish last longer.
TSJON97
post Nov 3 2023, 02:03 PM

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Conclusion, RainX + RainX additive

Why?
RainX - Just apply 10 min done, Glaco - Need to apply then wait 12 hours
Price wise: Rain X is still cheaper and can be applied more times. My last one lasted like 5 years? before finish
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post Nov 3 2023, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(JON97 @ Nov 3 2023, 02:03 PM)
Conclusion, RainX + RainX additive

Why?
RainX - Just apply 10 min done, Glaco - Need to apply then wait 12 hours
Price wise: Rain X is still cheaper and can be applied more times. My last one lasted like 5 years? before finish
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Glaco where got need to apply and wait 12 hours?
can also apply same method with Rain X la
if 12 hours cannot use the car, die oledi lo.
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post Nov 3 2023, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(JON97 @ Nov 3 2023, 01:59 PM)
Not worth it. 1 time rain gone already. I put NuFinish last longer.
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idk about you, i have been doing this for years same goes for my other car, both windscreen is relatively good at dispersing rain almost similar when u put rainX.. and this last for long time.. haha.. maybe la, maybe my car last longer since i put DIY cheap soap thingy to windscreen/wiper water tank (idk what it call)
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post Nov 3 2023, 03:04 PM

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QUOTE(JON97 @ Nov 3 2023, 02:03 PM)
Conclusion, RainX + RainX additive

Why?
RainX - Just apply 10 min done, Glaco - Need to apply then wait 12 hours
Price wise: Rain X is still cheaper and can be applied more times. My last one lasted like 5 years? before finish
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where you get 12 hours?

the glacos i used all states 5 or 10 mins je
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post Nov 3 2023, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(JON97 @ Nov 3 2023, 02:03 PM)
Conclusion, RainX + RainX additive

Why?
RainX - Just apply 10 min done, Glaco - Need to apply then wait 12 hours
Price wise: Rain X is still cheaper and can be applied more times. My last one lasted like 5 years? before finish
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ya that's what i've done. and my rain X was since... err look back my early Iswara windscreen treatment/refurbishing work, application of Rain x. Maybe even more than 10 years ago.
i think that post was in detailing v2 thread?

i buy one bottle of rain x washer fluid additive every 1 to 1.5 ish years, for around RM20-30 ish...
the original rain X application same bottle been used for...ever. buy once and never needed to buy again lol.

i actually gotten another spray bottle (they tried to be innovative and have a spray gun lol) and have it spare in another state Melaka house location, that bottle is like 80-90% only used like... once or twice? since 2017 or 2018.
lol.

price vs performance is undisputed lol.
TSJON97
post Nov 3 2023, 05:02 PM

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QUOTE(matrix88 @ Nov 3 2023, 02:19 PM)
Glaco where got need to apply and wait 12 hours?
can also apply same method with Rain X la
if 12 hours cannot use the car, die oledi lo.
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QUOTE(FrogBlob @ Nov 3 2023, 03:04 PM)
where you get 12 hours?

the glacos i used all states 5 or 10 mins je
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Glaco: After drying for 5-10 minutes, wipe it off with a dry, clean towel, afterward dry for more than 12 hours, in order to make the coating adhere firmly to the windshield. - Source: Shopee (YS Automart)

After 5-10 min still can drive, but need to wait 12 hours for it to properly cure.

Rain X just slimply apply only haha
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post Nov 3 2023, 05:35 PM

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QUOTE(JON97 @ Nov 3 2023, 05:02 PM)
Glaco: After drying for 5-10 minutes, wipe it off with a dry, clean towel, afterward dry for more than 12 hours, in order to make the coating adhere firmly to the windshield. - Source: Shopee (YS Automart)

After 5-10 min still can drive, but need to wait 12 hours for it to properly cure.

Rain X just slimply apply only haha
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same la
both also will dry in 5-10 minutes,
if fully cure will take hours

it is the same as waxing a car la
will dry and work within 5-10 minutes,
but fully cure will be hours.

very likely the chemistry of both product is the same, just brand name and packaging different only
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post Nov 3 2023, 08:01 PM

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Honest review of glaco,
Bought the glaco compound and repellent.

Pros
Works great and it last a longer time with some exposure to chemical degreaser, tree sap and etc.

Cons
Apparently it generate watermark easily compare to whatever off the shelf of Mr.DIY (My car is either under the tree or the sun with dusty enviroment)
Per application is costly.
I don't like how the bottle is, squeeze then spread. Either it come out too much or too little.



 

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