Rain Clear glass cleaner and rain repellant spray

**jonjon_u** · August 2nd, 2009 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Chikselog

thanks for the feedback guys

clarification, so it's not that effective as a rain repellant but it's good as a glass cleaner?
RAIN CLEAR GEL is still the best for rain repellant?
TIA TIA =)

To put things into perspective, a comparison of the spray with the gel is not a fair one, as they are of different categories.

Used properly, I would still consider the Glass Cleaner & Rain Repellent Spray as that which leaves some water repellent coating on your windshield - and it performs well IME. In one of my vehicles, i haven't done a Glass Scrub and Rain Clear Gel routine for more than six (6) months now. I've just done a weekly application of the Rain Clear Spray. No water spot problem so far.

**Chikselog** · August 2nd, 2009 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by jonjon_u

To put things into perspective, a comparison of the spray with the gel is not a fair one, as they are of different categories.

Used properly, I would still consider the Glass Cleaner & Rain Repellent Spray as that which leaves some water repellent coating on your windshield - and it performs well IME. In one of my vehicles, i haven't done a Glass Scrub and Rain Clear Gel routine for more than six (6) months now. I've just done a weekly application of the Rain Clear Spray. No water spot problem so far.

does it cause any problem at all with your wipers? (judder, affects the wiper blade etc.) TIA again sir

**jonjon_u** · August 2nd, 2009 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Chikselog

does it cause any problem at all with your wipers? (judder, affects the wiper blade etc.) TIA again sir

No judders - my guess is that my prep (clay and Mothers Chrome Polish or Glass Scrub) of the glass helped a lot. You might even find that you won't even use your wipers as often. IME, I still get relatively good visibility during a rain because it just beads up on the windshield.

**Chikselog** · August 3rd, 2009 12:13 AM

What if I don't do the prep? (cause i don't have the budget yet).. Will it still work if I only just clean the glass and then apply the Rain clear spray?
I have an Armorall Auto Glass Cleaner (Spray) too btw..Does it also come in handy when it comes to caring/maintenance of the glass?

edit: BTW may I know po what are the brands of those prep items you use? Just in case lang po pag nakaipon ng konti ma-try naman..

**ghosthunter** · August 3rd, 2009 12:30 AM

Back when I was using water repellents (Rain-X) on my windows, I don't use it on my front windshield because it causes my wipers to skip. I just use the product on my other glass surfaces (sides, rear and mirrors).

I don't see the need to use it on the front windshield since the wiper will remove the repellent film after a few minutes of wiper action.

**jonjon_u** · August 3rd, 2009 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Back when I was using water repellents (Rain-X) on my windows, I don't use it on my front windshield because it causes my wipers to skip. I just use the product on my other glass surfaces (sides, rear and mirrors).

I don't see the need to use it on the front windshield since the wiper will remove the repellent film after a few minutes of wiper action.

My thoughts exactly, before I got to use these new products.
Like you, I didn't have a good experience with the RainX also because of the juddering/skipping wipers - but looking back, I have to admit I was not knowledgeable with regard to detailing those many years ago.

However, I like to try some new things. Fortunately, these products worked, at least as far as my situation is concerned.

**spyghost** · August 3rd, 2009 08:54 AM

in my experience, the aio spray is just for maintenance... after a good scrubbing and application of the gel on the glass, just use the spray during car washes or when necessary

**jonjon_u** · August 3rd, 2009 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Chikselog

What if I don't do the prep? (cause i don't have the budget yet).. Will it still work if I only just clean the glass and then apply the Rain clear spray?
I have an Armorall Auto Glass Cleaner (Spray) too btw..Does it also come in handy when it comes to caring/maintenance of the glass?

edit: BTW may I know po what are the brands of those prep items you use? Just in case lang po pag nakaipon ng konti ma-try naman..

The ones I used are the detailing clay, and either the Mother's Chrome Polish or the Glass Scrub. Good luck.