RainX and where it can be used?

[pbrettle]

All,

I had been recommended from several people to get RainX for the Chimaera. Helps those rather pathetic wipers to do an acceptable job. Anyway, got around to getting the stuff (online from the TVRCC by the way) and works a treat on the front and side windows....

But, seeing as the weather is cruddy at the moment I was wondering if it can be used on the back plastic screen and the wing mirrors? Would help visibility when it rains... but the last thing I want to do is damage them - the instructions state that it should not be used on anything other than glass... (which the rear screen and mirrors arent).

Any advice, guidance or "been there, done that" welcome

Cheers,

Paul

[rthierry]

Paul,

It says on the tin "Do not use on plastic surface". So not recommended I guess.
Makes me thinks that I need to re-apply...

[squirrelz]

Since when are the mirrors not glass?

[pbrettle]

Squirrelz - they are plastic with a reflective coating. If they were glass they would be clasified as dangerous - imagine if you clipped someone with them, shattering with lots of shards.... plastic and have been for years...

Sorry.

Paul

[TVR_nut]

quote:All,

I had been recommended from several people to get RainX for the Chimaera. Helps those rather pathetic wipers to do an acceptable job. Anyway, got around to getting the stuff (online from the TVRCC by the way) and works a treat on the front and side windows....

But, seeing as the weather is cruddy at the moment I was wondering if it can be used on the back plastic screen and the wing mirrors? Would help visibility when it rains... but the last thing I want to do is damage them - the instructions state that it should not be used on anything other than glass... (which the rear screen and mirrors arent).

Any advice, guidance or "been there, done that" welcome

Cheers,

Paul

I used Rainex on the rear window of my 350i, with no detriment. I tried it on a tiny section first, just in case though. It didn't really seem to do much to improve rear window visibility, but this prob depends on aerodynamics, which will be different from model to model.

PS Has anyone found the "anti-mist" to work - it didn't make a blind bit of difference to the Wedge - still have to drive with window sl. open in the rain, and get wet!

TVR_nut

[johnwilk]

Paul,

Use it on any glass but avoid the plastic (see instructions/warnings on container)although motorcyclists use it on visors, so I can't really see the difference. Might be worth giving them a call.

[tvrheart]

I used Rain X on my rear screen and it is fine, rain seems to tricke off easier once you are driving, and the screen is so far staying in v.good condition, coincidence?
I tried the Anti-mist too, made absolutely no difference so far!! Maybe I need to do some more coats, or just continue to drive with roof off or windows down ;-)
Chris (+ Paradise Purple Chim 450)

[squirrelz]

quote:
Squirrelz - they are plastic with a reflective coating. If they were glass they would be clasified as dangerous - imagine if you clipped someone with them, shattering with lots of shards.... plastic and have been for years...

Well they were definitely glass on my 98R Rover. I know cos I caught one reversing out of the garage, and it shattered into lots of nice sharp shards. Even the weight of the replacement was consistent with glass rather than plastic. Besides which, they seem cold to the touch, unlike most plastics.

[GreenV8S]

quote:
Squirrelz - they are plastic with a reflective coating. If they were glass they would be clasified as dangerous - imagine if you clipped someone with them, shattering with lots of shards.... plastic and have been for years...

Sorry.

Paul

Well either they've come up with a new form of high-density rigid brittle plastic, or my mirrors are made from glass. Housing is plastic of course.

Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)

[plotloss]

I thought they were glass as well, otherwise surely the plastic would warp over time when the heating element comes on to clear them?

Matt.

[bertie]

quote:
Squirrelz - they are plastic with a reflective coating. If they were glass they would be clasified as dangerous - imagine if you clipped someone with them, shattering with lots of shards.... plastic and have been for years...

Sorry.

Paul

I hate to be negative, but cobblers!

The surround and casing are plastic but the mirror itself is glass.
Ask anyone who has had an oncomming car clip their mirror, they shatter into nasty shards very nicely!

[pbrettle]

Fair enough must be wrong then....

[squirrelz]

NP. Just a little concerned having applied liberal quantities to my mirrors at the weekend

[ATG]

I finally got round to treating the windscreen ... lord, do I wish I had done it before. Really makes a huge difference and only takes a few minutes. (Plus all the drops running up the screen look really cool and rather trippy ... sad, sad ... very sad)

Question is, how long before I need to give it another coat?

[LevenTech]

We have used Rain X on our Griffith 500 demonstrator (and other vehicles) on the front screen, rear screen, mirrors, lights etc over a reasonable period (years) with no problems only great results. We test everything ourselves before we sell it to anyone.

Tips, do not use screen wash in the washer bottle (except in winter). Do not over apply as a little goes along way and does not last any longer or give a better result. Give the screen a good clean with Rain X glass cleaner before applying.

It use to say on bottle it can also be used for all sorts of other places eg shower screens in the house, the use is only limit by your mind!

As to the anti-mist I agree with the earlier posting, it has never done anything for me

Simon

[Rosso Paul]

quote:
I finally got round to treating the windscreen ... lord, do I wish I had done it before. Really makes a huge difference and only takes a few minutes. (Plus all the drops running up the screen look really cool and rather trippy ... sad, sad ... very sad)

Question is, how long before I need to give it another coat?

Should last a good couple of days until you need to reapply
Paul

[apache]

I found rain wizard from halfords was even better....trouble is it comes in a pink dildo shaped thingy

[tivhead]

I've always found NOT driving in the wet does wonders for visibility........

[ATG]

Thank you for that, oh great soothe sayer ... so what will the weather be like for the bank holiday weekend then, oh great Lord of the Clouds, Commander of the Winds, and complete and utter Kanute of the Rain?