#16 on windows beats out anything else I have used...

SilverLexus said:


I would think using a polish product like this would be better than wax. Also note that Lexus windows in front side (L-R) are now a special rain-repellent window finish that works suprisingly well.
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That's what I thought, but until I experimented I was skeptical. I bet you could use that, and top it with #16. :)



I like lasting protection.



And my Accord doesn't have any of that wizardry.
 
Great tip, Corey! Do you think a polish like VM or PP might still be useful to "clean" the glass before the #16?
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
QS is as far as i go on windows folks........Find it works just fine !
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Try VM then refresh every couple of weeks with QS. Amazing! 100x better than RainX and lasts a lot longer.



I applied #16 to my windows a few hours ago...buffs off incredibly well, no halo/rainbow effects as you look through the glass at street lights. It may rain this weekend, I'll report back how well it works. :)
 
I think you ppl are forgetting the best of em all, AQUAPEL. Been almost 6 months, and my windshield still beads like it was when I applied it in late february.



But on all other windows, I either use aio or rainx.
 
MartyGrant said:
Great tip, Corey! Do you think a polish like VM or PP might still be useful to "clean" the glass before the #16?
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Hey, if you have the light polish or VM out already, why not do the windows too? :)
 
hondaguy2582 said:
I think you ppl are forgetting the best of em all, AQUAPEL. Been almost 6 months, and my windshield still beads like it was when I applied it in late february.



But on all other windows, I either use aio or rainx.
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Isn't it expensive? I just use what's readily available. I don't mind having to re-apply it every few months if it's not hard to work with or not too expensive. :)
 
I wax my windows with NXT whenever I wax the car. The rain beads off really well. The wipers work extremely well (and silently) when the water is already practically falling off the glass! I like having the entire car as smooth as possible all the time.

Besides, I enjoy throwing a MF on the roof and watching it slide all the way down the back windshield and trunklid into the spoiler because it's so smooth. :)
 
fireberd350 said:
I read VM works on glass. Anyone have any results of using that?
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I used VM on my mom's windows once, and the durability was just sad! I'll just stick with Aquapel for now. THAT stuff lasts forever! 14 months now and still beading like crazy!:xyxthumbs
 
What about S100 or #26? Is it safe to use those? Don't want to drive up the road in the pouring rain not being able to see anything :)



Thanks,



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I did a fresh layer of AIO on the front windshield and it poured out going up the interstate,I didn't even need the wipers much.I'm going to give the #16 a try though and see if it lasts any longer.
 
The Chee said:
using wax on the windscreen, won't it affect the lifespan of the wiperblades? :nixweiss
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Since it reduces friction on the blade and overall wiper demand, your blades should last even longer.
 
Faceman said:
What about S100 or #26? Is it safe to use those? Don't want to drive up the road in the pouring rain not being able to see anything :)



Thanks,



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I tried VM last night on the windscreen and it worked well. A few years ago I tried Blitz wax, the effect was great until the it rained :( :scared
 
I use Zaino, AIO and SG depending on the vehicle. These all work great without altering the optics of the glass.

A little Z6 or QS and this protection last quite a while. :xyxthumbs
 
blkZ28Conv said:
I use Zaino, AIO and SG depending on the vehicle. These all work great without altering the optics of the glass.

A little Z6 or QS and this protection last quite a while. :xyxthumbs
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#16 alters it by a half diopter with each coat. :p
 
Corey Bit Spank said:
#16 alters it by a half diopter with each coat. :p
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LOL :D



I have just never been able to get a wax-type product to adhere to glass. Been there and done that and like my experience with RainX just created problems down, excused the pun, the road. Maybe #16 is different being a "hard" wax? :nixweiss
 
I hate water beading on my winshield. At night in the rain it's like looking through a thousand magnifying glasses. It imparts a hazy film that just make it almost impossible for my aging eyes to see through.



What I prefer the best is cleaning my winshield with Bon Ami. The water removes very nicely with the wipers. No haze, no magnifying and distorting vision.



Now before you say I'm scratching my winshield... let me say that this practice came straight out of my GM Owner's Manual. It says in part, "use GM cleaner ????? or Bon Ami."
 
I'm a little hesitant using carnauba on the windshield, but I'll give it a shot on the rear with CBS's stamp of approval.



Aquapel can be very cheap if purchased from someone on Ebay. I've gotten it twice this way, both times for $5 apiece. That's still too expensive to use on the rare customer's car if unsolicited. I offer it as a part of my most expensive package. That said, properly applied Aquapel will outlast just about anything.



AIO is GREAT. I like the AG Glass Polish followed by AIO for pretty decent durability (3-4 months). VM shines up nicely and does a good job of waterspot removal, but as previously said, the durability is lacking.



I hate it when the customer only remarks about the tires/wheels, but when I get that follow-up call asking "What in the world did you do to my windshield? It's amazing!", I love it :)
 
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