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Rain-repelling solutions (poll)

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by lensovet, Dec 28, 2012.

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Which water repelling solution do you use?

  1. RainX

    20 vote(s)
    80.0%

  2. Aquapel/Trico

    3 vote(s)
    12.0%

  3. Green Earth G-clean

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Invisible glass w/rain repellent

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Other

    2 vote(s)
    8.0%
  1. lensovet

    lensovet former BP Brigade 207

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    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Rain x again.
     
    #2 Paradox, Dec 28, 2012
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    nothing, but you don't have that on there.:X3:
     
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    That's great for upkeep, and i too use it, but a coat of actual rain x to start off with is better. RainX'ing each window and side mirrors is something I do to each new car I have ever owned the same day I buy them.
     
    #5 Paradox, Dec 28, 2012
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    How long does a treatment last?
     
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    windshield wonder foe me, (not one of the choices tho:cry:)
     
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  8. Paradox

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    On the windshield applying the original rainx and then using the 2 in 1 washer fluid I honestly never need to reapply the original stuff again before I trade which is about envy 3 years.

    Without using the 2 in 1 product, I use to reapply about every 6 months. Now keep in mind this is for the windshield.

    On the other windows that do not have wiper blades moving across them, I only need to apply it once for the whole 3 years of ownership.
     
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  9. dbcassidy

    dbcassidy Toyota Hybrid Nation, 8 Million Strong

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    ny_rob,

    I seen that at Walmart.
    How do you like it? I am thinking of trying it.

    Thanks,

    DBCassidy
     
    #9 dbcassidy, Dec 28, 2012
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    This has been working very well for me:

    South Texas Drought Page

    Unfortunately, it comes with many side effects; nearly all of which are very bad...... :(
     
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    As mentioned, it works great but honestly it is more of an upkeep product IMO made to dramatically extend the life of an application of regular ol' Rain-X.
     
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    It works very well, I've been using it for a few years now. The rain water beads up nicely and blows right off the windshield.
     
    #12 ny_rob, Dec 28, 2012
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    Regular automotive wax works well for beading water. I doesn't last very long after wiper use but most folks have it all ready on their shelves. When applying, keep it away from the rubber gasket around the windshield.
     
    #13 fotomoto, Dec 28, 2012
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    Thanks for the reply. The next time I'm at Walmart, I will pick up a couple of bottles.

    DBCassidy
     
    #14 dbcassidy, Dec 29, 2012
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