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mgsjester

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Hey guys. I'm no pro but I just do my dad's cars at home. For the glass..I do



1. Wash while washing the car (Meguiar's Gold Class)

2. Wipe with cleaner (Eagle One 20/20 Glass Cleaner)

3. Protect (Rain X)



When I'm done with protecting it, it looks so good..but if I come back a couple hours later..there is a haze on all the glass..especially the front windshield. I can 'wipe' off the haze but I have to press down really hard on the glass.



Anyone know why there is a haze and how I can get rid of it?



Thanks.
 
Are you buffing off the RainX or perhaps applying it too thick?

Try without RainX and see if you have teh same haze.

If not, follow up with less RainX and buff it clear
 
Rain-X leaves an impenetrable film if not re-applied. It's really not a great product. I recommend against its use.



Nonetheless, it sounds like you are not buffing off the remainder of the Rain-X. Proper application is to apply, wait for haze, and then remove. The company suggests a second layer for complete coverage.
 
Another forum poster posted this tip; cant remember who - soz



RainX: Apply one coat. Wait for it to dry - 20 mins, then apply a further coat.



Wait 20 mins for it to dry - longer is better. Then gently wash off the residue with car shampoo and rinse and dry - dont rub too hard.





Works perfectly for me.
 
You can also use a squeegee afterwards.

When I applied RainX I would apply it before I washed the car, then washed off the RainX residue as I washed the car. Came off easily.
 
If you don't RainX, what other products would you recommend that do the same thing as RainX? I just like the water beeding on the windows...and I don't have to use the wipers as much.



I tried what you guys said, waiting and buffing off, washing off with car soap, etc. but it didn't work...maybe I'm just doing it wrong...
 
I like rain X. It works well, its OTC everywhere, and its cheap. It doesn't last very long but its so in expensive I do not care. I have heard stories of people doubling their DGAW as a window treatment but I have not tried that...yet



There are many other rainX substitute products on the market but I have not used them.



Also - I've had streaking with rain X before. Dont put too much on and you can also use some water (I use ONR QD) to help get residue off. Also do not put it on in the hot sun. It'll flash dry and make a mess
 
I believe the question posed is "Anyone know why there is a haze and how I can get rid of it?"

The haze to which you refer is anomorphic androgenous sulfate. It remains after the Rain-X bonds to the surfactant residues left on the glass due to ineffective rinsing. Remove the haze by using a trichlorethylene based solvent cut 30 to 1 by any over the counter ph adjusted anhydrous.
 
Edwards944 said:
I believe the question posed is "Anyone know why there is a haze and how I can get rid of it?"

The haze to which you refer is anomorphic androgenous sulfate. It remains after the Rain-X bonds to the surfactant residues left on the glass due to ineffective rinsing. Remove the haze by using a trichlorethylene based solvent cut 30 to 1 by any over the counter ph adjusted anhydrous.
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What?



So in plain english, rain X hazes because it has carrier agents that leave a film and you remove it by rubbing or wetting with some liquid and rubbing?
 
Okay try this

wash glass, wait and ensure that no haze exists

Apply thin coat and rub in with microfiber

wait 30 minutes

Take second (clean) microfiber and work off any haze that developed.

wait 30 minutes and if more haze exists repeat
 
I love Rain-X. I know that there are newer, more advanced products, but I'm a creature of habit, I guess.



I have had good results by applying a light coat of Rain-X, buffing very well, repeat, then cleaning lightly with Invisible glass. I've used the same process with Rain-X Interior Glass Anti-Fog... had haze problems until I remembered to try the Stoner's. This method is not manufacturer recommended, just learned through trial and error.



Sorry, Mr. Edwards... I could only afford a state college, so I don't have a clue what you're talking about or how it is relevant to this topic.
 
Edwards944 said:
I believe the question posed is "Anyone know why there is a haze and how I can get rid of it?"

The haze to which you refer is anomorphic androgenous sulfate. It remains after the Rain-X bonds to the surfactant residues left on the glass due to ineffective rinsing. Remove the haze by using a trichlorethylene based solvent cut 30 to 1 by any over the counter ph adjusted anhydrous.
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Not sure why its taken so long for anyone to realize that this person is what we forum users call a "troll".



An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts controversial and irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum or chat room, with the intention of provoking other users into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.
 
John Henry said:
.........Sorry, Mr. Edwards... I could only afford a state college, so I don't have a clue what you're talking about or how it is relevant to this topic.
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evo77 said:
Not sure why its taken so long for anyone to realize that this person is what we forum users call a "troll"...........
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rammer said:
So this guy is probably clueless then. He's just throwing useless crap at us....
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Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, we have some winners!



My RainX tip is the same as a couple of others have mentioned: When I used to use RainX I would apply the two applications before I washed the car. Washing removes all of the residue easily and painlessly and never seemed to effect the durability (limited) of RainX.
mgsjester said:
If you don't RainX, what other products would you recommend that do the same thing as RainX? I just like the water beeding on the windows...and I don't have to use the wipers as much.........
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I now use Aquapel because it lasts so much longer than RainX. Prior to applying Aquapel you have to make sure all traces of RainX are gone or it won't bond and you'll have poor performance and durability. I'd use a good glass polish followed by a good glass cleaner for the prep.



Rain-X versus PPG Aquapel: Grudge Match - Autoblog



Aquapel Glass Treatment



I buy mine at a local CarQuest parts store but some guys find deals for it on eBay.
 
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