Rain-X

JWWPHOTO · 06-15-2008, 05:30 AM

I have heard the Rain-x was not good for washer pumps and hoses to spray nozzles at windshield.

I purchased the Rain-X additive designed for the washer pump fluid yesterday. What do you guys think?

Have you heard anything of this nature. I think the rain-x on the windshield directly works great!

Just thought is was a little more conveinent if it were in the fluid resevior (I know my spelling stinks)

Jeff (aka JWWPHOTO)

YotaCraZ · 06-15-2008, 05:49 AM

I'm not familiar with the Rain-X windshield fluid additive but I have used Rain-X in the past. As for the latter, I've always thought of it more or less as a glazing process...adding a layer of protectant over the windshield. Not sure how a spray-on protectant would work, especially since it would not typically cover the entire windshield.

I stopped using Rain-X after I discovered that waxing my windows at the same time I do the rest of the truck works just as well.

tigerfan00 · 06-15-2008, 06:53 AM

ive never had a problem...i buy the rain-x washer fluid and use that regularly...no ill effects so far

Janster · 06-15-2008, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWWPHOTO

I think the rain-x on the windshield directly works great!

Jeff (aka JWWPHOTO)

The windshield treatment does work great... however, it makes it very difficult to have your windshield repaired. Not exactly sure why - but when we needed to get one of our windshield repaired from a rock chip, the repair guy frowned upon the rain-x usage and couldn't guarentee his repair would last due to the rain-x.

I've used the Rain-X washer fluid without any problems. Never heard of the 'additive' - Do you mix it with standard el-cheap washer fluid?

TacoTurd · 06-15-2008, 09:58 AM

Even the El Cheapo washer fluids can have additives. I bought a bottle of Peak washer fluid at Wally World yesterday. Label says it has an additive to help shed rain. It was greener than the regular Peak fluid. Both were $1.50/gal.

adamceckhardt · 06-15-2008, 12:28 PM

If you want a truly wonderful experience, use the cheap washer fluid and buy a set of PIAA silicone wipers. Best wipers ever.

luk8272 · 06-15-2008, 02:37 PM

I do the same as Yotacraz just apply wax to the windshield after washing.

mowey01 · 06-15-2008, 05:42 PM

I have used the Rain-x stuff for years in all of my vehicles with no problems.
I really like the one with deicer for in the winter months. It makes it easy for the ice to come off of the windshield.

tigerfan00 · 06-15-2008, 05:44 PM

some of us DONT (gasp i know) wax our vehicles...so rain-x is an excellent thing to us

lsocoee · 06-15-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoTurd

Even the El Cheapo washer fluids can have additives. I bought a bottle of Peak washer fluid at Wally World yesterday. Label says it has an additive to help shed rain. It was greener than the regular Peak fluid. Both were $1.50/gal.

why do they sell and ship 1 gal jugs of water? Isn't gas expensive enough without shipping water? I'd rather buy a small bottle of concentrate and dilute with water.

MikeS. · 06-15-2008, 06:02 PM

I've used rain-x for several years as an additive to the washer fluid. No problems.

nagelg · 06-15-2008, 09:03 PM

Mike, do you just add regular rain-x to your washer fluid?

If so, how much?

nagelg · 06-15-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

why do they sell and ship 1 gal jugs of water? Isn't gas expensive enough without shipping water? I'd rather buy a small bottle of concentrate and dilute with water.

I bet if you added a little alcohol and blue dye to a gallon of water you'd have the ingredients of most washer fluids.

MikeS. · 06-17-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nagelg

Mike, do you just add regular rain-x to your washer fluid?
If so, how much?

It says how much on the bottle, I think it is 4oz to a gallon. You can also but pre-mixed Rain-X washer fluid.

06-15-2008, 05:30 AM	#1
JWWPHOTO Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7162 Location: Westlake, Louisiana Posts: 50 2008 Tacoma Pre-Runner w/ TRD packag 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Rain-X I have heard the Rain-x was not good for washer pumps and hoses to spray nozzles at windshield. I purchased the Rain-X additive designed for the washer pump fluid yesterday. What do you guys think? Have you heard anything of this nature. I think the rain-x on the windshield directly works great! Just thought is was a little more conveinent if it were in the fluid resevior (I know my spelling stinks) Jeff (aka JWWPHOTO)

06-15-2008, 06:53 AM	#3
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06-15-2008, 05:44 PM	#9
tigerfan00 in the name of God and Dixie! Name: Buzz Killington Joined: Apr 2008, #5966 Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 18,662 02 Skankyota 4x4 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 completely bone-ass stock grocery getter	some of us DONT (gasp i know) wax our vehicles...so rain-x is an excellent thing to us __________________ Click Me! “There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.” ----

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06-15-2008, 05:49 AM	#2
YotaCraZ Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4939 Location: Eastern Virginia Posts: 46 08 4x4 Super White TRD Sport 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L TRD Catback, AFE Pro Dry S Drop in, RS3200 Plus, Westin Step/Bull Bars, Access LE Tonneau, Redline Hood Struts, tint, AMI stubby antenna, AVS Vent Shades, Sylvannia Silverstar headlight/foglight bulbs, TRD Seat Covers, Bed Mat, Pop-N-Lock, Highland mats	I'm not familiar with the Rain-X windshield fluid additive but I have used Rain-X in the past. As for the latter, I've always thought of it more or less as a glazing process...adding a layer of protectant over the windshield. Not sure how a spray-on protectant would work, especially since it would not typically cover the entire windshield. I stopped using Rain-X after I discovered that waxing my windows at the same time I do the rest of the truck works just as well.

06-15-2008, 09:58 AM	#5
TacoTurd Defying Alliances since 2007 Joined: Jul 2007, #2160 Location: Central Texas Posts: 305 07 PreRunner TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, Bull Bar, PIAA lights, Passport, Bed Mat, UWS Toolbox, Hood Struts, Rear TSB, TRD/Okole Seat Covers, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Burned Carpet, Nasty Dent in Roof	Even the El Cheapo washer fluids can have additives. I bought a bottle of Peak washer fluid at Wally World yesterday. Label says it has an additive to help shed rain. It was greener than the regular Peak fluid. Both were $1.50/gal.

06-15-2008, 12:28 PM	#6
adamceckhardt Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6656 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 24	If you want a truly wonderful experience, use the cheap washer fluid and buy a set of PIAA silicone wipers. Best wipers ever.

06-15-2008, 05:42 PM	#8
mowey01 Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5217 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 16 08 TRD Off-Road Silver 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 AVS vent visors, Extang Fulltilt bed cover	I have used the Rain-x stuff for years in all of my vehicles with no problems. I really like the one with deicer for in the winter months. It makes it easy for the ice to come off of the windshield.

06-15-2008, 06:02 PM	#11
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