Anybody else suffered problems with Rain X on the mk2 Leon windscreen?

[STU3Y]

When I first bought my car a year ago, I used Rain x on the screen as I had it on my Scooby and it was fantastic. Unfortunately I found that after a week or so of it being on, the wipers started to literally bounce across the screen.

I replaced the wipers with new ones which solved the problem for a number of weeks then again the same happened suggesting the new wipers were now contaminated.

As such I did everything I could to get the Rain x back off. After hours of elbow grease things seemed to improve, however ever since that day the wipers have never been right.

When it rains, no matter how heavy or light the wipers jump across the screen sometimes up to 2cm at a time, if i spray the screen wash they are fine again for the first few wipes then go back to bad.

I was convinced that the wipers must be twisted so I have spent many hours adjusting/twisting them, I have removed them and refitted, I have cleaned, scrubbed and clay barred the screen many times and have fitted another set of new wipers to ensure the best chance of getting things right.

With trial and error in adjusting them I got things to the point that you could even run the wipers dry and they would be absolutely fine. As such I thought the problem had gone, or was at least the best I could achieve.

Unfortunately every time it rains I discover that the issue is still there and a recent rain storm reminded me how bad it gets and it drives me insane.

Short of fitting a new windscreen which I am not prepared to do I am out of ideas, so I am looking to the experts to see if anyone else has suffered the problem or has a solution.

For info I have Valeo wipers that are like £40 so not cheap by any means, I would say its almost as if the wipers are just grabbing the screen then release again.

Help!!!!

 

[Asce]

Got Rain X on mine and its been fine for weeks. Plus ive got Valeo wipers.

 

[GlanzaV]

Try a different rain repellent - I use Wolfs Nano Glass sealant and I've never had any skipping blades.

 

[STU3Y]

Part of me is tempted to clay bar the screen again or take 0 grade wire wool to it then rain x again knowing it will be spotless. But the other part is too worried it will render the wipers useless like before and ill have to waste hours trying to get it off again. My rear wiper is bosch and thats fine but obviously the front screen is alot different in shape etc

 

[STU3Y]

Try a different rain repellent - I use Wolfs Nano Glass sealant and I've never had any skipping blades.

I used rain x before on my last car without a problem. It was so good I barely needed to put the wipers on. I just wonder if its something to do with the contour of the screen or something.

 

[Jimbobcook]

I have been using rain X for months now and I've not had any issues with mine...

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[george g]

Did you use RainX straight away? have you ever run the car with just plain glass for a few weeks?

 

[STU3Y]

Used car for a short time without it, then applied some and things went down hill from there. Now used it for about 10 months without. For the people that are using it, what wipers do you have?

 

[Clazzer]

PIAA Vision for me, used it for over 10 years with no issues.


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[AlexK1]

My wipers are doing that at the moment. Had brand new wipers a few months ago. Tried cleaning the screen with glass polish but didn't seem to make any improvement

 

[GlanzaV]

It might also be the application. Do you apply 2coats before buffing off? Making sure all the glass is definitely coated... might not be on the instructions, but it's generally good practice. The only thing I can think of is that some of the glass is maybe uncoated which will make the wiper "skip" which will then cause the judder as it settles.

I had Valeo branded wipers in the past and given the premium over BOSCH/OEM etc they were pretty poor performers and never lasted as long (IMHO)

 

[STU3Y]

Yeah I gave it two coats as suggested. For some reason the wipers just didnt seem to like it. I might try again and buy bosch instead as they were what I had on my old car.

 

[unsheenashashin]

I use rain x, wipers standard (far as I know - changing for new ones next week) squeaks a wee bit but not too bad. Mate of mine stopped using it on his windscreen cos of the squeaks, switched to the aerosol stuff from poundland, why not try that?

 

[bigbadjay]

Rain x fine. Although on this new windscreen it lasts only about 2-3 weeks where as before it would last months.

I may need to polish/ipa before applying

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[STU3Y]

I use rain x, wipers standard (far as I know - changing for new ones next week) squeaks a wee bit but not too bad. Mate of mine stopped using it on his windscreen cos of the squeaks, switched to the aerosol stuff from poundland, why not try that?

What stuff does he use

 

[crigisback]

I had the same issue and changed to the autobrite repellent and it is fine now. It also lasts much longer so less applications needed.

I would clay the screen and change to a different product

 

[STU3Y]

Autobrite, Where did you get that from and how much

 

[unsheenashashin]

What stuff does he use

Can't remember the name, get it in poundland, comes in a purple tin. He uses it on his windscreen, rain x on the other windows. He also did his glass with steel wool a while back, seems to work.

I also give the wipers themselves a quick wipe with the paper I use to put the rain x on the glass, seems to help.

 

[STU3Y]

Cheers ill give try the wire wool tomoz.

 

[crigisback]

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/in...in-repellent.htmlUOTE=STU3Y;4404729]Autobrite, Where did you get that from and how much[/QUOTE]


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