06-11-2023, 09:14 AM | #1 |
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Rain-X ?
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I was wondering if anyone uses Rain-X on their A's, and is it safe for our older glass? I have seen both Yes and No. I've read to keep it away from the glass edges. Regards Bill |
06-11-2023, 09:36 AM | #2 |
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Rain X works much better then wipers on Model A's...
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06-11-2023, 09:46 AM | #3 |
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Agree with Terryo
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06-11-2023, 09:49 AM | #4 |
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Wipers on a Model A are an ornament; Rainex is far superior if used properly.
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06-11-2023, 09:53 AM | #5 | |
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On our windshields, I've seen somewhere a while back that some products (mostly alcohol based) cause the glass to bubble and separate if it reaches the edges of the glass and is the reason the edges were painted with something to seal the layers edges.. Regards Bill |
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06-11-2023, 10:17 AM | #7 |
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One question would be:
Why do you still worry about the original glass? For safety sake, replace your glass. I thought my car had the two layer safety glass from the factory until I replaced it and found it was plate glass. Last edited by GeneBob; 06-11-2023 at 10:20 AM. Reason: add plate glass statement |
06-11-2023, 10:23 AM | #8 |
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Soak a paper towel with the product, wipe it on, let it dry, buff it off. Bug guts don’t stick to the windshield as bad, easier to clean. Save your dollars and replace the old plate glass.
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06-11-2023, 11:27 AM | #9 |
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Rain X.........definitely, even in San Diego where it supposedly never rains
And get rid of that old windshield, very dangerous. Even a rock kicked up by the vehicle in front of you could turn that plate glass into shards and really cut you or your passengers up And blood is hard to clean out of upholstery |
06-11-2023, 01:05 PM | #10 |
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Just WHICH Rain-X product to you folks use? 'Original Treatment'? '2-in-1 Cleaner and Rain Repellent'?
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06-11-2023, 01:05 PM | #11 |
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I could be wrong, but as far as I know, ... this does not look like plate glass does it? It looks like air bubbles getting between 2 pieces laminated together which is why I made the post because I don't want to make it any worse.
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06-11-2023, 01:23 PM | #12 |
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Right. Single strength glass does not bubble, because it's not safety glass. All As were safety glass in the windshield, and plate glass elsewhere. Don't believe me, call a reputable parts dealer, and ask about their glass packages.
Guy in our club last year was fallowing a dump truck on the way to our Veterans Day parade thing, and stone hit his putting the usual "divot" in it. Definately not plate glass. FUI; Rain-X works best when applied more than once. Just my experience. I have an electric wiper (1928), and they are the way to go. |
06-11-2023, 01:25 PM | #13 |
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Simple question ................ and not meant to offend anyone ........... If water doesn't get in there when you wash the car, why would a spray of RainX (or, as someone suggested, a cloth otherwise saturated with RainX) cause any more of a problem? Although, my wife tells me "THEY SAY" we shouldn't leave medicine in the MEDICINE CABINET in the bathroom because the humidity when we shower will SOMEHOW get into the pill bottle and weaken the meds deeming them useless. My solution? Take Navy showers ............ get in, lather, rinse, dry, done. LOL !!!! Good luck.
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06-11-2023, 04:08 PM | #16 |
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Thanks Bill. I stand corrected and totally understand that explanation. Bob
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I think Big Hammer has the safest method. Don't spray the glass itself, just spray it onto whatever you use to apply it. More control and without runs. I think I'll stay .5" away from all the glass edges just to be safe but before I do, I'll clean the class really well with Chemical Guy's Hard Water Spot Remover first so I don't lock in anything under the Rain-X. Thanks Guy's Regards Bill |
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06-11-2023, 08:16 PM | #18 |
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Alcohol is an excellent solvent for the interlayer in laminated safety glass - water is not.
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There is also single sheet safety glass - tempered glass. It breaks into 1,000s of pieces when it breaks. It's not good for windshields but most cars since the late 60s use it for side and rear glass - because it's cheaper and lighter. Tempered is harder to cut/modify than safety plate so it's seldom used outside of its original design. |
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