Rain X

[Jayco23FB]

I used Rain X for the first time on my TV. I used it as per the insructions with a dry towel let it dry and did it again. It left my windshield looking terrible it looks like something oily has been smeared all over the glass and has a haze. The more I try to buff the glass the worse it gets. Is this normal? Also how long is this stuff suppose to last?
Thanks

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

Another benefit is in winter ice pop's right off the windows. I reply it every 3 months and also use their washer fluid and wiper blades.

Don

[gijoecam]

Been using it since I was in high school (20 years ago! Yikes, I feel old now!!) Huge fan. On the windshield of a new vehicle, it usually takes two coats a couple of days apart to get it on there thoroughly. Not sure why, but it's always been my experience that the first coat doesn't take well.

Since I started using the Rain-X washer fluids, it lasts even longer and seldom needs to be reapplied but maybe every second or third year for the windshield. (Usually twice a year if I use the cheap washer fluid) The side-glass and rear window will go several years as well.

[W_E_BGood]

Jayco23...you need to follow the directions:

After wiping the RainX on and letting it dry, THOROUGHLY wipe it off with a damp-wet towel, preferably terrycloth. Then immediately polish it with a DRY soft terrycloth towel. Your "oily" haze will be gone.

[talonhead]

For those of you with new Rams, DON'T use the Rain-x washer fluid. It coats the level sensor and causes it to malfunction. Then it takes awhile using the blue stuff to get it clean.

[mosseater]

I used Rain-X for many years and have no complaints about it. I mostly don't now because I simply don't have time to clean my windows often, much less do a Rain-X install.

What I have noticed, is when washing my windows, using paper towels I can never seem to get them "film-less". The only thing I've used that works is a squeeky clean cotton shirt or sock. Almost every paper product I seem to use lets a film, but the cotton cloth buffs it right off. Not sure if it's the window cleaner (Windex, et al) or the paper chemicals. Could be the reason some people have trouble with Rain-X.

[rowekmr]

Another RainX fan here. I think it improves the safety because it can keep your windshield clearer in heavy rains that can sometimes overwhelm wipers here.

[blw2]

I've never had any issue at all in mist, or anything else......

[kevden]

I like rainx treatment and the washer fluid, but the last few years I have been using Lucas quick quick wax spray on the car. It does a very nice job on the paint, trim, and windows. The water beads and rolls off the windshield just like rainx. And it is very easy to apply and buff.

[YC_1]

Try this method and you will be impressed.
Super cleaning windshields

[thomasmnile]

Used to use Rain X then discovered auto wax and a good set of wiper blades work just as well if not better.

[Greentreena]

I'm not a fan because at night, the windshield looks cloudly and distorted in the rain.

I used it all the time on my old mustang and never noticed any issue, all I can think is my newer vehicles I own have longer more aero dynamic windshields while my mustang was more vertical. Maybe the angles cause distortion.

[jfkmk]

I use the rain x washer fluid, but I'm not fond of rain x. Yes, the water runs right off, but when I do need the wipers, they tend to chatter.

[mtofell1]

I love Rain X but it will be a bit hazy sometimes until the first water hits it. I've noticed using the sprayer with the anti-freeze/soap in it seems to wash it away much more quickly than if you just let water hit it.

[GordonThree]

On my long road trip I switched my RainX washer fluid from winter blend to summer blend (-30 F vs 0 F) ... the water beaded up more on the winter blend, but the summer blend does do a better job dissolving bugs. I don't use the treatment (yellow bottle), just the fluid.