Rain repellent glass

[Donnyboy]

Has anyone used anything like RainX on their mk2 Leon with any effect.

The water just seems to sit on the glass and I can't get it to bead/sheet off. I've used clay, glass cleaners, Zymol HD cleanse, Duragloss rain-repel spray.

I've not actually tried RainX as I don't really like the product and the rain-repel stuff worked better on my Mk1 Leon.

Anyone got any tips or stuff they know works. The glass seems to have a film of crap on it that won't shift.

 

[20vt Tony]

I used rain-ex on my Leon and although the water ran away quickly when driving, it made my wipers judder and smear a bit. Took a few washes to get rid og it, used the autoglym window stuff after the normal jet wash and sponge routine. Havn't used it since and the wipers don't judder anymore,

Tony

 

[Smiler-MK2]

Try this i used it on my old scooby did the trick,says on the bottle "effectively removes rain repellent glass treatments"
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...312_crumb_33958-33995_parentcategoryrn_77312#

 

[NickP]

I use Carlack Glass Sealant - Great Stuff

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-amp-exterior/carlack-glass-sealing-kit/prod_348.html

 

[Donnyboy]

I use Carlack Glass Sealant - Great Stuff

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-amp-exterior/carlack-glass-sealing-kit/prod_348.html

Does it repel like RainX but with out the shadows/smearing from the wipers?

 

[NickP]

Does it repel like RainX but with out the shadows/smearing from the wipers?

I don't get any shadows/smearing - The chemical cleaner that comes with the kit strips everything off the screen before you put the sealant on too, plus I would say that it repels better than Rain X.

 

[k4ith]

i used rain x on my mk2 leon and it was good, espec if you are motorway driver, you need to give the windscreen a good clean and buff the residue off well. Costco do it cheap too.

 

[20vt Tony]

I don't get any shadows/smearing - The chemical cleaner that comes with the kit strips everything off the screen before you put the sealant on too, plus I would say that it repels better than Rain X.

Going off thread, Nick P. What sort of wheels are those and what size? They look awesome by the way,

Tony

 

[NickP]

Going off thread, Nick P. What sort of wheels are those and what size? They look awesome by the way,

Tony

Cheers Tony, 18" BBS CK's in Anthracite - had them sent across from Germany

I think lowering slightly would improve it more

 

[20vt Tony]

I bet those set you back a few quid?? Look much better than the standard 17's, could probably do with lowering a little, just like mine needs it!!

Tony

 

[Jace]

I use Carlack Glass Sealant - Great Stuff

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-amp-exterior/carlack-glass-sealing-kit/prod_348.html

Me too, awesome stuff

 

[Donnyboy]

Did you find the windows bad before you used it? Like there's something on them?

 

[Jace]

Did you find the windows bad before you used it? Like there's something on them?

Couldnt say TBH, applied it before I ever got the chance to use the car in the rain..


Maybe worth running a clay bar over the glass to remove any crud ??

 

[Donnyboy]

I clayed it, HD cleanse, stoners then Duragloss rain repel.....and still no joy.

 

[Fishy]

Used Rain-X without issue, but currently working on a bottle of the Mer version. Like the Rain-X it doesnt really do much below 30ish mph.

Fish

 

[si-mate]

I use rain-x on the rear window of the navara as that get filthy in a few days. It keeps it much cleaner but when the sun is on it it looks really smeared - almost like someones been smoking in the vehicle.

 

[OLDOILER]

Has anyone used anything like RainX on their mk2 Leon with any effect.

The water just seems to sit on the glass and I can't get it to bead/sheet off. I've used clay, glass cleaners, Zymol HD cleanse, Duragloss rain-repel spray.

I've not actually tried RainX as I don't really like the product and the rain-repel stuff worked better on my Mk1 Leon.

Anyone got any tips or stuff they know works. The glass seems to have a film of crap on it that won't shift.

If the glass is too greasey try using the glass cleaner before you use RAINX, droplets start to move above 40mph - had no problems with my use of RAINX. ...........................

 

[CupraDaft]

Has anyone used anything like RainX on their mk2 Leon with any effect.

The water just seems to sit on the glass and I can't get it to bead/sheet off. I've used clay, glass cleaners, Zymol HD cleanse, Duragloss rain-repel spray.

I've not actually tried RainX as I don't really like the product and the rain-repel stuff worked better on my Mk1 Leon.

Anyone got any tips or stuff they know works. The glass seems to have a film of crap on it that won't shift.

I know exactly what you mean, it is bizarre.

The door windows are what I find most annoying as rain or spray just seems to sit. Sometimes I wind down the windows to try and clear it but of course the rubbers don't touch it.

There have been times the visibility is so distorted that if the view isn't clear enough to judge traffic at a junction properly for example, I've had no option but to wind the window down. Weird.

 

[Donnyboy]

I cleaned the car today and tried Halfords Intensive glass cutter on the screen followed by Halfords own Rain repellent.

I put just the repellent on the side windows. It might need a couple of coats but I'll update the next time it rains.

 

[Smiler-MK2]

I cleaned the car today and tried Halfords Intensive glass cutter on the screen followed by Halfords own Rain repellent.

I put just the repellent on the side windows. It might need a couple of coats but will update the next time it rains.

I put one coat on my scooby and it did the trick matey

Think its on offer at the moment? just looked online

3 For 2 On Winter Essentials Including Ready Mix Screenwash