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Is waxing your windshield a good idea?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by coff33, Dec 19, 2021.

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  1. Dec 19, 2021 at 9:46 PM
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    I just waxed all windows today, coincidentally…

    I’ve done it for decades.

    I also use collonite products.
     
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  2. Dec 19, 2021 at 10:41 PM
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    I ceramic coated my all of my glass. Windshield lasted about 3 years, now I just touch up with Turtlewax's Hybrid Graphene every 5-6 months to maintain the water beading. The rest of the windows still have their original ceramic coating and bead/sheet water as the day I applied them.
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2021 at 6:51 AM
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    Before rain-x there was wax, before wax there were potatoes.
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2021 at 6:53 AM
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    And before potatoes......?
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2021 at 6:59 AM
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    Before my time. I remember a buddy's dad mentioning potatoes way, way back. Have no idea since we just used rain-x.

    These days I just use that premixed "waterless car wash" spray. It contains wax so good to go.
     
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  6. Dec 20, 2021 at 7:10 AM
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    Used to do this in the old days. Waxed the glass when I did the car. Bugs and bird droppings came off easier. But I use RainX now and keep their windshield washer fluid topped off. It works great.
     
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  7. Dec 20, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    God damn you guys, now I'm gonna have a longer list of things to do this week, that's it no more posting for any of you! Never thought of doing it before, always just clay bared it and cursed the wipers until the next time but this seems worth it. Also if @Unchained 5150 is coating it it must work
     
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  8. Dec 20, 2021 at 7:42 AM
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    Oh it works my friend, otherwise as you stated I wouldn't do it if it didn't
     
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  9. Dec 20, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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    Big sticker guy Lots of wasted money

    I did buy the ceramic coater you recommended just haven't found the time
     
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  10. Dec 20, 2021 at 7:52 AM
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    Told you I would help you out
     
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  11. Dec 20, 2021 at 7:55 AM
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    IF you like Rain-x and use it on your windshield I've found that their washer fluid keeps the water beading without having to reapply. If your too lazy to apply anything to your windshield and want the water to bead just use the Rain-x washer fluid.
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2021 at 7:56 AM
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    I appreciate it maybe when I get to slow down for a bit!
     
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  13. Dec 25, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    :thumbsup:We set off for the in-laws during this huge rainstorm (it is still going…) we drove 5 hours in it.

    The rain was so thick at times that the colisión avoidance radar often thought it was obstructed and shut itself off…
    - Maybe 500 ft visibility.

    Most of the time it was solid rain. Enough to be quite noisy on the windshield.

    I did not swing the wipers even once during the whole trip…

    Water on windshield was no issue at all…
    :thumbsup:



     
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  14. Dec 25, 2021 at 9:22 AM
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    Wax your brake rotors for a smoother stop
     
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    Surprised no one has mentioned more about this. I don’t wax or use any products on the windshield because of the crazy ghosting when using the wipers - not visible during the day or just plain rainy days - but using the wipers in the dark? Or those snow/slushy days? The ghosting completely ruins visibility.
    Cheapo wiper blades and regular old washer fluid for me, thanks.
     
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    We don't wax windshields and other things in Seattle...
     
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    This issue may be specific product dependent, perhaps?
     
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  19. Dec 25, 2021 at 12:01 PM
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    Any ‘product’ that coats the windshield. Wax, RainX, PIAA, whatever. I do not use it on my personal vehicles.
    The wipers are there for a reason, there’s no need to ‘bead’ water off of the windshield and brag about not using the wipers. Paint? Totally. Glass? No.
    If it works for you great. But if you’re ever driving in low light, using the wipers and wondering why everything is ghosting, these products are your answer. YMMV.
     
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