Glass treatment?

ScottY · 10-28-2005, 12:40 PM

I got my Prius since May. Now when it rains at night, it gets a bit hard to see. Mayb due to the fact that I park my car out door.
So I was thinking getting glass treatment. I saw Rain-X and Aquapel. From this website, and also reviews on Amazon, seems like Rain-X doesn't last too long. I am planning to get Aquapel since they claim it'll last up to 6 months. Anybody else like to share some experience here?
Thanks in advance.

**tag** · 10-28-2005, 02:57 PM

I can't speak for anyone else but Rain-X has lasted a LOT longer than the time period specified (30 days) on the Aquapel web site. Of course, I would sort of expect that coming from the manufacturer of a competing product.

The FAQ on the (PPG) Aquapel web site states that ammonia-based cleaners will not affect the durability of the product. On the other hand, I read, on a windshield repair kit distributor's web site, that the best method to remove Aquapel prior to performing a repair was to use their ammonia-based glass cleaner! That same site stated that their ammonia-based cleaner was ineffective for removing Rain-X.

FWIW...

galaxee · 10-28-2005, 03:09 PM

i use rain-x every 6 months and have since i owned my first car.

it's very effective, even in winter snow and ice, and also makes bug splatter easy to clean up.

can't say i've even heard of aquapel...

MBranstein · 10-28-2005, 03:20 PM

I use a product called Invisible Glass http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCa...7ESTO%7C%7Etrue

Using this on the outside and inside of my windows makes them spotless. It is truly fantastic! Since I have begun using this product, I haven't needed to use Rain-X. My windows come clean with a single swipe of the wipers and the water beads up. The other bonus is that they are always crystal clean!

It seems that the Invisible Glass leave your windows with a nice coating so that dirt doesn't stick easily. I wonder if a combination of the two products would yield a superior windsheild finish?

galaxee · 10-28-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by MBranstein@Oct 28 2005, 03:20 PM
I wonder if a combination of the two products would yield a superior windsheild finish?

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indeed it does

i use the combination myself!

MBranstein · 10-28-2005, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by galaxee@Oct 28 2005, 02:35 PM
indeed it does i use the combination myself!

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Fantastic! In what order do you apply?

galaxee · 10-28-2005, 03:46 PM

clean with invisible glass 2-3 times, then apply rain-x twice for a good coat.
then clean again with invisible glass to remove all remnants of rain-x haze. works like a charm, takes maybe an hour every 6 months.

MBranstein · 10-28-2005, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by galaxee@Oct 28 2005, 02:46 PM
clean with invisible glass 2-3 times, then apply rain-x twice for a good coat.
then clean again with invisible glass to remove all remnants of rain-x haze. works like a charm, takes maybe an hour every 6 months.

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Thanks!

I'm just amazed at the wealth of knowledge I've accumulated over the past month from being on PriusChat.

And once again, the members don't disappoint.

ScottY · 10-28-2005, 03:58 PM

WOW, thanks for the numerous replies. Very helpful!

ScottY · 10-28-2005, 04:01 PM

Looks like local Pepboys is offering Aquapel Glass treatment for $9.99 thru Oct. 31. I might just give it a try and see what the result is.

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10-28-2005, 12:40 PM	#1
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,245 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I got my Prius since May. Now when it rains at night, it gets a bit hard to see. Mayb due to the fact that I park my car out door. So I was thinking getting glass treatment. I saw Rain-X and Aquapel. From this website, and also reviews on Amazon, seems like Rain-X doesn't last too long. I am planning to get Aquapel since they claim it'll last up to 6 months. Anybody else like to share some experience here? Thanks in advance.

10-28-2005, 02:57 PM	#2
tag Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,527 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I can't speak for anyone else but Rain-X has lasted a LOT longer than the time period specified (30 days) on the Aquapel web site. Of course, I would sort of expect that coming from the manufacturer of a competing product. The FAQ on the (PPG) Aquapel web site states that ammonia-based cleaners will not affect the durability of the product. On the other hand, I read, on a windshield repair kit distributor's web site, that the best method to remove Aquapel prior to performing a repair was to use their ammonia-based glass cleaner! That same site stated that their ammonia-based cleaner was ineffective for removing Rain-X. FWIW...

10-28-2005, 03:09 PM	#3
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,027 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 20	i use rain-x every 6 months and have since i owned my first car. it's very effective, even in winter snow and ice, and also makes bug splatter easy to clean up. can't say i've even heard of aquapel...

10-28-2005, 03:20 PM	#4
MBranstein Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Concord, OH Posts: 287 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I use a product called Invisible Glass http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCa...7ESTO%7C%7Etrue Using this on the outside and inside of my windows makes them spotless. It is truly fantastic! Since I have begun using this product, I haven't needed to use Rain-X. My windows come clean with a single swipe of the wipers and the water beads up. The other bonus is that they are always crystal clean! It seems that the Invisible Glass leave your windows with a nice coating so that dirt doesn't stick easily. I wonder if a combination of the two products would yield a superior windsheild finish?

10-28-2005, 03:46 PM	#7
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,027 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 20	clean with invisible glass 2-3 times, then apply rain-x twice for a good coat. then clean again with invisible glass to remove all remnants of rain-x haze. works like a charm, takes maybe an hour every 6 months.

10-28-2005, 03:58 PM	#9
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,245 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	WOW, thanks for the numerous replies. Very helpful!

10-28-2005, 04:01 PM	#10
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,245 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Looks like local Pepboys is offering Aquapel Glass treatment for $9.99 thru Oct. 31. I might just give it a try and see what the result is.