RAIN-X ??
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RAIN-X ??
does anyone use rain -x? , i have it on my windsheild and i love it .
2000 chev blazer 4x4
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If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
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Amazing stuff; ain't it?!
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Re: RAIN-X ??
when I'm polishing the paint I just use the soft buff cloth that i'm removing the polish with and run it over the windshield. similiar 'run-off' effect .. just doesn't last as long.
Rob
current rides:
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vans owned:
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99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
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Re: RAIN-X ??
Rain-X is one of the few products that I have seen advertised on TV that works exactly as promised. I love it. I do every piece of glass on my vehicles.
When I have taken rental cars on trips, I will make a pass back to my house so I can clean the windows and Rain-X them before I leave.
When I have taken rental cars on trips, I will make a pass back to my house so I can clean the windows and Rain-X them before I leave.
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1991 W41
1995 Astro - Now gone, I am Astroless.
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1991 W41
1995 Astro - Now gone, I am Astroless.
1997 C1500
1989 9C1 Caprice
1997 Bonneville
1998 Olds 88 LS
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Re: RAIN-X ??
I have ben using the RainX washer fluid and it works just as well as the full strength treatment stuff.
After using a tank full, my windows stay just like I treated them. I swear by it.
After using a tank full, my windows stay just like I treated them. I swear by it.
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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I even use it on my eyeglasses when I go sailing in foul weather:supz:
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Same!afsigma21 wrote:I have ben using the RainX washer fluid and it works just as well as the full strength treatment stuff.
After using a tank full, my windows stay just like I treated them. I swear by it.
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Re: RAIN-X ??
Use the Rain-X washer fluid here, almost never use my wipers as a result.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
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2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Looks like I will need to go pick up some RAin-X. I already use Rain-X or Trico wiper blades :p Time to go for the green / pink stuff!
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Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
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Re: RAIN-X ??
any thing with rain x will do , if you in the colder areas the de icer works good.
2000 chev blazer 4x4
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
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I use Rain X regularly.
My wiper linking rods have worn to the point that my wipers sometimes get stuck i the upper position. I didn't want to spend the $350- the shop told me it was going to cost to fix them, so I just started using rain x. That was 150,000 miles ago. I now have 270,000 miles on her and the wipers still get stuck up there sometimes. (ugh!) But I can't complain too much. She still get's me where I need to go.
Joe
My wiper linking rods have worn to the point that my wipers sometimes get stuck i the upper position. I didn't want to spend the $350- the shop told me it was going to cost to fix them, so I just started using rain x. That was 150,000 miles ago. I now have 270,000 miles on her and the wipers still get stuck up there sometimes. (ugh!) But I can't complain too much. She still get's me where I need to go.
Joe
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I loved when I used it on my 56 chevy that had broken wiper cables. The problem I had with it was when I actually used the wipers. It smeared a lot making it difficult to see so I stopped using it. Recently I lent my van to a buddy for a few days. He returned it with a full tank of gas, new wiper blades and filled it up with rainX wiper fluid. I actually like it now. The washer stuff works better than the regular for me.
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93 4WD - 305 V8 - 5" lift - 31" tires
98 4WD DHC - 10" lift - 33" tires - Onboard air and Hydraulics - Snowplow
92 RWD - 350 V8 - lowered - 97 front clip
92 RWD - 350 V8 - converted to AWD - V6
91 AWD - 350 V8 - conversion van
94 RWD - 350 V8 - sons van
92 RWD - stock - sons van
93 RWD Shorty - project
89 RWD Shorty - parts van
01 AWD - Stock
98 AWD - Stock
Past:
93 4WD - 305 V8 - 5" lift - 31" tires
98 4WD DHC - 10" lift - 33" tires - Onboard air and Hydraulics - Snowplow
92 RWD - 350 V8 - lowered - 97 front clip
92 RWD - 350 V8 - converted to AWD - V6
91 AWD - 350 V8 - conversion van
94 RWD - 350 V8 - sons van
92 RWD - stock - sons van
93 RWD Shorty - project
89 RWD Shorty - parts van
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Re: RAIN-X ??
I tried the rain-x washer fluid a while back and went back to the cheap blue stuff.
the rain-x left a haze outside the swipe of the wipers, that built up over time, and took a bit of scrubbing to get it off.
the rain-x left a haze outside the swipe of the wipers, that built up over time, and took a bit of scrubbing to get it off.
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
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Big waste of money. I use Turtle Wax. It does the same thing.
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
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92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
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Re: RAIN-X ??
If it's green even I would leave it alone.phr1$k37 wrote:
Looks like I will need to go pick up some RAin-X. I already use Rain-X or Trico wiper blades :p Time to go for the green / pink stuff!
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