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Rain - X
« on: November 04, 2010, 06:24:54 pm »
Has anyone had experience with the above? Is it any good and is it compatible with the washer jets on the mk5? They get blocked quite easily I believe.

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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2010, 06:30:46 pm »
I have just today put some on my shower glass :grin:

That's all it's good for -I don't rate it on the windscreen, wipers show big smears. :driver:

Maybe ok for the side windows and the back


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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2010, 06:33:58 pm »
I think its pretty good.... id advise a couple of applications tho!

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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2010, 06:41:52 pm »
It works fine for me, as said a few applications help
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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2010, 06:43:08 pm »
ive always liked the stuff  :happy2:

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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2010, 06:52:09 pm »
It's generally rated quite highly amongst general car clubs but is really only effective at speeds above 50mph. Not used it personally though.

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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2010, 07:05:06 pm »
Forgot to say that I have Gtechniq G1 ClearVision Smart Glass on my windscreen.

More expensive but a quality product :wink:


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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2010, 08:07:57 pm »
i had it on my rear window when i took my wiper off, the water just runs right off.  :smiley:


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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2010, 08:20:50 pm »
Forgot to say that I have Gtechniq G1 ClearVision Smart Glass on my windscreen.

More expensive but a quality product :wink:


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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2010, 10:10:00 pm »
Its absolutely bloody brilliant.

Its not cheap but I use the yellow spray window cleaner and window washer additive.

On both my cars.

You don't even need to use the windscreen wipers as the rain just runs off!

Well worth it it makes driving much better which is what its all about!

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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2010, 10:43:56 pm »
I have used RainX and the Halfords equivalent (Came out top in and Autoexpress test) and I can't fault it!
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Re: Rain - X
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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2010, 12:13:25 pm »
There is also Carlack Glass sealing kit, awesome product!

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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2010, 02:09:07 pm »
A shame they didn't review the G1 stuff. Am I right in thinking you just need the G1 itself a about £11? Or does it require an additional product prior to application?

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Re: Rain - X
« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2010, 02:21:52 pm »
In my honest opinion it is fantastic. Wipers are not needed and If you apply it correctly you won't get the smears.

Rub it on in a circular motion like wax and do at least two coats. Leave for 15 mins and polish out with a wet or dry rag until the screen is completely clean with no marks. Enjoy! When you brake water will slide off when you corner it will run off the sides. The higher the speed the more effective but on my fiat and my audi it would run off at 30mph with no need for wipers.

Haven't driven the golf with it on but I'm sure it will be similar although I think the screen is more vertical.

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