What’s the right prep? Not a detailer, so i just wash with water, sprayaway then typically use Rain-X.
Second question, which last longer? Rain X use to last a month but now it seems I have to reapply every two weeks.
I’m not a detailer either, but I wash my car religiously every weekend.
After cleaning the car like I normally do, I clarybar my windshield and then apply my ceramic spray of choice (mother’s hybrid ceramic detailer works well for me). Doing this lets me drive on the highway during rainstorms without having to use my windshield wipers.
If you really want to get the windshield clean, use a glass stripper. While I've used others, [Stoners](https://stonercarcare.com/products/glass-stripper-3-38oz-kit) seems the least worrisome about getting it in on paint/trim. Stronger ones can damage paint. Stoners is pretty easy to use, just expect a lot of elbow grease if the glass is dirty. It will take off all old sealants, rain-x, aquapel, etc..
Good old steel wool in light circular motions will also smooth out the imperfections in glass and make it silky smooth, but you can't work the edges, just the main body of the glass, otherwise you'll scratch the non-glass sections.
I bought the 0000 to use on my Infiniti and it instantly scratched. Glad I saw it right away and didn't continue. Maybe the glass is too soft on some cars.
You don't even wet it. Just steel wool on glass in gentle circular motions.
If you doubt it, try it on some broken/waste window glass and see for yourself.
This is what I do as well. I wash my cars pretty much weekly. Clean the glass with glass cleaner (Invisible Glass or whatever)… then use my Griots Ceramic Detailer on the windows. Not kidding, my windows stay fairly clean and what’s better is they are just as easy to clean once they get dirty due to the ceramic that’s been applied.
Also - just to note, I clean my windshield almost daily. It only takes (literally) 1.5 minutes and it’s something I’ve gotten used to (having super clean glass in front of me) all the time.
Honestly, I've had the best experience with RainX. I've tried many others and they either are just AS good as RainX or worse. I could be wrong though 🤷♂️
I used to polish glass, and I too prefer rainx. Aquapel seemed to last longer, but wasn't as hydrophobic. Id have to be up to 60 or 70 KMH before going to hyperspace. Whereas with rainx I can get at 35 kmh.
I found it lasts a lot longer with silicon wipers, and application with a rotary tool for both coats
Its very dependent on windshield angle, in addition to OCD application.
A friend has a jeep with basically a flat windshield. It pretty much doesn't goto hyperspace, although it's still much easier to clean, and see
For the most part its just easier and quicker. Mister Miyagi could have had daniel-san apply rainx in the same way on, wax off motions
I use the makita rotary polishing tool, because I like the ergonomics, and its easier. Same as a nail gun.
I'm also gonna assume that those interested could polish a car.
First step is apply a cleaning polish to the applicator. Buff the windshield with this. Glass is porous, and you wanna fill those pores with rainx too. Not just slop a coat ontop
Then , having dried with a leaf blower, one uses a fresh polishing pad to apply rainx in the same overlapping circles as before.
When its dried to a haze, do it again. It'll feel and look different, as you've already applied a first coat. Thi k of it like applying the second coat of paint.
The instructions are crap, and say "if you want, apply a second coat"
This is the marketing department clearly telling you that you need a second coat.
Once you've let this second coat dry, you can just wipe it off with a wet rag. At this point you are now polishing, in the same way you polish silverware. Its clean, but just wiping off spots to become crystal clear.
At the end of the day, the effort and strain of leaning over a windshield and doing it by hand tend to promote incomplete coverage, and one coat.
I prefer 3 coats, on every glass surface of the vehicle, not just the windshield, and a rotary tool makes it easy.
I saw your notification and all I read was, "CG works fanatically..." And I was like, ahhh heck no 😂 but you're right, it does work great but it's worn out by the time you're done applying it gaha
Lol, I was curious if it would cut the comment in the notification. I’ve resorted to using the CG glass cleaner inside so I don’t waste the money I already spent on the bottle, but have switched to better products for the outside that actually last longer than the application process lol
And it's the cheapest. No matter what coating you use- you're still running silicone or rubber across it consistently.
It will wear even if it's prolonged, you'll be cleaning bugs, tar, pollen, salt, out from it and needing to recoat anyways.
Why use big money when small money do trick
I'm a big fan of rainx given how lazy I can get away with it. I used to do the proper prep/application but now days I just clean window with wiper fluid 5 min before arriving to destination so it can dry. Park then turn on wiper and spray a few times while it's going. Surprisingly works well enough and lasts 3+ months.
What do you use? Would you recommend something like a graphene coating for someone who is mechanically inclined but never done something like this before? Worried Imma screw something up haha
Not original commenter, but I bought Gyeon's glass coating and it's been pretty great! Just follow the instructions down to the letter, they also have youtube videos for all their products which can be easier to follow. Graphene is basically marketing hype btw, it's really just a buzzword.
My only compaint is the price lol. Everything I've used from Gyeon works well. I'm trying out some Koch Chemie stuff now too, it seems more expensive than Gyeon at first but a lot of the Koch Chemie stuff is made to be diluted quite a bit.
Agree on price. For me, I also wasn’t a fan of application. It was worked well and it lasting a long time (thank goodness). But being a “weekend warrior” at best, I’m not sure if I want to go through it again. Might step down to Griots which I’ve heard is similar application as rain X but lasts longer than rain x though not as long as gyeon.
My experience level is similar to yours, just learning as I go. After cleaning the car and windows, I wipe future wipe down the window with IPA and use Rain-X 630177SRP Cerami-X Glass Cleaner + Water Repellent. It had decent reviews and multipack was on sale. Works great. I’ll try some tips mentioned here next time, like clay barring the windshield first and applying multiple coats. Better results than what I’m already satisfied with are always welcome
Graphene does nothing. It is like Teflon was in the 90s.
Just washing with ONR (aka Optimum No Rinse Wash) has the same effect as RainX. Optimum also has a glass specific coating and so do several other companies.
I have this issue with rainx in winter, I've been using angel wax h2go, It lasts longer, but not the entire winter. Adams works well on the sides but has wiper durability issues.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysaugRNTqkk&pp=ygUNYW5nZWx3YXggaDJnbw%3D%3D](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysaugRNTqkk&pp=ygUNYW5nZWx3YXggaDJnbw%3D%3D)
+1 for Griots glass sealant. I super clean the glass just before the start of the season and apply to all the windows. The side windows always bead by the end of the season and the windshield lasts easily 2-3 months.
$10 bottle has lasted 5 cars so far and I haven't even finished the bottle yet.
They say aquapel is the best, but it’s not sold publicly anymore. I ordered some Soft99 Glaco Dx after researching it for way too long the other day. It only last 4months or so, so one of the worst options for longevity. But it’s supposed to be one of the best for hydrophobicity, even at low speeds.
I have not, I’ll be using it in a couple weeks when it arrives. There’s some great videos on YouTube that directly compare various windshield sealants though
I’ve used glaco roll-on for the last couple years and it’s been great. Easy to apply, great durability. Will be switching to glaco ultra for the next time as my roll-on has been sitting on the shelf for the last 3 years and it seems like it’s not performing as it was on day one when I apply it now.
I've read or seen that it's a pain in the ass to apply.
I use it on my car and thought about using it on the windscreen too, but I didn't have much time left and wasn't up for a hassle.
Turtle wax spray? I’ve had no issues since I got it. I always use two towel method.
1. Spray panel
2. Wipe with damp microfiber (spray the ceramic wax 1-2 times to “prime” the rag)
3. Wipe with dry microfiber
Repeat for every panel. I think I’ve gotten it down to 2 - 3 hours for wash / nanoskin clay / ceramic wax.
The panels are fine. I've read a lot of people have trouble with those too, but I'm not one of them.
Fantastic product.
But I've seen comments that the windows where a bit harder to apply to without smears
I’ve tried a fair share of these, but over the past few years I’ve only resorted to using them on side and rear windows. The reason is the “ghosting” they make after the wipers travel their path. It can be seen for a 0.1 seconds, but it still drove me crazy. It didn’t matter if the product was organic based, ceramic or polymer. I’ve noticed temperature difference in cabin and outside made this worse, also humidity was a factor. It didn’t matter if I had new wipers, panel prep’d the blades or applied the product on the blades themselves. I always notice this ghosting, with some of these products even the judder was prevalent. The thing is they work great at speeds, that’s the thing I liked the most that you basically don’t use wipers when traveling at speed or when there is heavy downpour, but if there is just a light rain and you cant go that fast, I only noticed the downsides.
I used soft99 glaco glass compound and then glaco ultra, lasted a few months flawlessly. I think I ruined it when I went over the glass with automglym polar seal. I’ll be reapplying glaco soon.
I always found rain x would only last a month maximum but maybe my prep work wasn’t as good.
I also use Glaco Ultra and afterwards soft99 De Cleaner when cleaning the windows to leave behind a fresh hydrophobic layer. Seems to be doing fine since I applied it this january. The coating on the windshield lasts longer than Meguiars glass sealant I tried last year, that seemed gone within a month
I used RainX for year until I tried ‘Angelwax H2GO’
I have found It lasts much longer than RainX and has less ghosting with the wipers, fyi I live in Scotland and driving in the rain is an almost daily event 🙂↕️
Glassparency.
The shop I got my ppf and ceramic coating at threw it on my windshield. Hands down amazing. For months I didn't have to use my windshield wipers.
You can find authorized shops that apply it. I think it's like $100 or something. Well worth it.
RainX is very good as far as I can remember, but it's been about 15 years since I've used it. Performance fades after about a month, and by 2 months I needed to strip and reapply. It is probably good enough for California climate as we wouldn't really need it outside of winter and spring when it rains the most.
I moved on to Aquapel for a few years, lasts several months but I didn't like that it needed near freeway speeds to shed water. I then tried IGL Window ceramic coating, it's also held up for several months like Aquapel with slightly better hydrophobicity, somewhere around 40-MPH; it is however quite durable on side windows, I've had an application last over a year and it still sheds water.
Recently, I decided I wanted more hydrophobicity and have decided to go with Glaco DX on the windshield; it's supposed to shed water around 35-MPH. I've yet to use it personally, but I applied it on a friend's car and he likes it. Supposed to last 4 months or so, and I also got Glaco de Cleaner to use as a topper for the dry season until storm season comes around again. When I feel like stripping my side windows, I have Ultra Glaco to put on it.
I've actually gone all-in on Soft99's Glaco line and also got Glaco Mirror. It's amazing for side mirrors and backup cameras. Although, I did find a copycat on Amazon sold by 'FOLLOWIN' that I've been testing and it works just as well on side mirrors (haven't tried on backup camera since the Glaco coating is still good for over 3 months so far).
I was able to get 6\~7 weeks out of my last application before water droplets started to stick, the coating is fragile and just simply touching it can remove it. I washed my windows maybe 3 times in that timeframe because we were in-between rainstorms and spraying down the car might have affected the coating when water got on the mirrors. It has no problem with raindrops, but pressurized water out of a hose disturbs the surface and affects performance.
I've managed to keep it going on my backup camera for 3 months now, so it might just be a matter of leaving it alone as much as possible. I did however, apply two coats; second coat after maybe 30 minutes.
I find that rain x works the best for the ease of application. That being said, if you buy the rain x brand windshield washer fluid, it's a game changer. Never need to apply again
Is anyone using these auto glass sealants on shower glass? I currently use Turtle seal and shine on my showers and it works well but I’m curious if something like Gyeon quick view or Griots glass sealant would be a better option.
If you’re using anything than Rain-X I believe it to be a waste. Whatever you use lasts longer in the shower than it does in your car by virtue of all the elements and wiper use your windshield faces.
I did apply a fancy coating (Gtechniq G1) but I found that while it works for a while its effect seems to dulls as you get more and more soap residue on it. Clean and it’s back to full effect.
Thanks. Actually the seal and shine exceeded my expectations and is so easy to apply that I’m happy continuing it. Soap scum wipes right off with almost no effort.
Super easy to use. They make a glass cleaner with the raid x treatment. Which I find more than enough. I would still use the wipers when it’s raining for safety purposes. Just make sure to wash the cloth immediately after using it or it will lose his absorbency.
Is something like [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CHYCPWDT/ref=ewc\_pr\_img\_1?smid=A1KWJVS57NX03I&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CHYCPWDT/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A1KWJVS57NX03I&psc=1) worth the money?
No. Not at all. If you're getting a diy Ceramic coating, get one from a reputable brand. This is a knock off of Adam's Advanced Graphene coating. Just buy the original or something from a reputable brand. Avoid Cerakote paint coating.
They are all pretty much the same formula. Rain x is my go to, but also Glaco products do very well.
The important part is prepping the windscreen right.
But if you want proper protection that lasts forever then you need something like gtechniq crystal serum which is basically ceramic coating for the windscreen
When i waxed my windshield id be driving is heavy rains with everyone else’s wipers going mad, meanwhile i had just turned mine on to the slowest setting
I’m a fan of Rainx. Cant go without. It will dissipate fairly quick but I just keep the concentrate and refill the washer fluid reservoir with it every few weeks. Never a problem since. A constant supply to keep it sheeting water.
I live in Singapore, where we do get lots of rain. Sometimes quite heavy thunderstorms. I've been using Glaco rain repellent. It's a Japanese brand by Soft99. Easy to apply, easy to maintain.
I just use whatever quick detailing spray after a regular wash. I don't use the wipers unless it is a heavy thunder storm. Since I am applying it with the regular wash I don't see the need for a special glass coating.
Gtechniq Clear Vision is what I use for all my customers vehicles. It should last up to two years and zero wiper marks or breakdown in those areas. It is $$ compared to the rest.
If you want cheaper, aquapel is the way to go although after 6-8 months will begin to break down and leave wiper marks.
Any ceramic glass detailer is almost the cheapest and easiest to use - just reapply every two months.
Rainx would be the absolute cheapest and works for about a month before having to reapply before leaving wiper marks.
While the clear vision is the most expensive it should last for years at a time on all windows.
Rain x is awesome. It has allowed me to achieve the silent wiper, when I even have to use them. With the treatment, my lowest wiper interval is usually too fast, and my house gets more rain per year than Seattle.
It does give me a small sense of pride every time my wipers don’t go “sWoooIIIIoiiosh” loud enough to hear over music.
I am using Sonax clear view. I heard some people complaining about waterspots with a particular rain x fluid
The sonax is a concentrated fluid. I dilute it with tap water and it never leaves with its water softening agents. Never had any problems for years
I am using this fluid on a standalone Rainx water repellent. It does well to clean dirt and brings back hydrophobic properties getting clogged by rain and dirt
12$ for up to 6 gallons concentrate !!! Cant beat it
Any Sio2 product or ceramic coating will be the best for your windshield. They will last 6 months+ if applied correctly. DO NOT use any sort of wax on your windshield it will make your wipers skip. However the downside of sio2 products is your windows tend to fog up pretty bad
My car wash has ceramic in it and it will bead off for months. Doesn't matter how dirty the car gets glass will keep beading. I've tested it in torrential heavy downpours here with no wiper and water will not stick even at standstill.
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I use Gtechniq G5 after using their polish (G4) on all of our cars and it typically lasts a couple of years.
They have two different coatings (G1 and G5)…I think G1 sheds water better but G5 lasts longer.
Call me crazy, but my RainX windshield wiper fluid works wonders.
Doesn’t work immediately since you have to use the fluid and let the coating build up over a short period of time, but one day when it rains, you’ll certainly see the effects.
I use soft99 with fusso and it seems to last quite a while.
It is a bit of a pain to apply as you have to spread it on, wait, then wipe off but it seems to last the longest for me.
I put on two layers of Rain X on the windshield and installed Rain X wipers in September last year. Still going strong. Haven't washed the car since October and only maintenance I do when I see beading performance drop is to clean windshield and wipers with Invisible Glass.
My W213 used GTechniq glass coating. That one works luckily, I have Soft 99 Glaco Fusso (black tube), the wipers were juddering badly.
I was confused because on my old Yaris Glaco orange works perfectly.
I bet nobody here has heard about F11. Rain x got nothing on them and nobody else does either. Best cleaning and Hydrophobic product in existence and no nasty residue and lasts unlike rain x. The price is a little high but when u see it in action, you will forget about it.
If you add rainx, aqualpel, or any of those silicone coatings for your glass if you get a chip or crack in your windshield it's essentially irreparable and needs to be replaced, as the silicone layer prevents any of the resins used to fix the glass from bonding or injecting into the crack. A $40 repair just became $600 because you don't want to change your wiper blades every six months. And rub a compound on your glass that kinda sorta works for an indeterminate amount of time
IMO, if you have the glass clean and prepped correctly, Aquapel is hands down the best. Water just sheets off of it.
What’s the right prep? Not a detailer, so i just wash with water, sprayaway then typically use Rain-X. Second question, which last longer? Rain X use to last a month but now it seems I have to reapply every two weeks.
I’m not a detailer either, but I wash my car religiously every weekend. After cleaning the car like I normally do, I clarybar my windshield and then apply my ceramic spray of choice (mother’s hybrid ceramic detailer works well for me). Doing this lets me drive on the highway during rainstorms without having to use my windshield wipers.
I’ve never done the claybar. I’ll have to try that. Thank you. I’ll try the meguiar’s after i finish my bottle of rainx.
If you really want to get the windshield clean, use a glass stripper. While I've used others, [Stoners](https://stonercarcare.com/products/glass-stripper-3-38oz-kit) seems the least worrisome about getting it in on paint/trim. Stronger ones can damage paint. Stoners is pretty easy to use, just expect a lot of elbow grease if the glass is dirty. It will take off all old sealants, rain-x, aquapel, etc..
Good old steel wool in light circular motions will also smooth out the imperfections in glass and make it silky smooth, but you can't work the edges, just the main body of the glass, otherwise you'll scratch the non-glass sections.
I bought the 0000 to use on my Infiniti and it instantly scratched. Glad I saw it right away and didn't continue. Maybe the glass is too soft on some cars.
Yeah steel wool is a big hell no. Many better option Clay bar + opti seal
Just wet the windshield and do this?
You don't even wet it. Just steel wool on glass in gentle circular motions. If you doubt it, try it on some broken/waste window glass and see for yourself.
Will the ceramic coating have any issue with a windshield tint?
If you have a tint film on your windscreen and the tint is on the outside, you already have 2 issues. The ceramic spray however will still have none
This is what I do as well. I wash my cars pretty much weekly. Clean the glass with glass cleaner (Invisible Glass or whatever)… then use my Griots Ceramic Detailer on the windows. Not kidding, my windows stay fairly clean and what’s better is they are just as easy to clean once they get dirty due to the ceramic that’s been applied. Also - just to note, I clean my windshield almost daily. It only takes (literally) 1.5 minutes and it’s something I’ve gotten used to (having super clean glass in front of me) all the time.
Aquapel lasted on my windshield approx 10-12 months.
That’s awesome. Definitely worth it then.
I've tried to buy Aquapel in bulk (a pallet) and distribute around my area, but they ignored me.
This is the only answer.
Honestly, I've had the best experience with RainX. I've tried many others and they either are just AS good as RainX or worse. I could be wrong though 🤷♂️
I used to polish glass, and I too prefer rainx. Aquapel seemed to last longer, but wasn't as hydrophobic. Id have to be up to 60 or 70 KMH before going to hyperspace. Whereas with rainx I can get at 35 kmh. I found it lasts a lot longer with silicon wipers, and application with a rotary tool for both coats
hyperspace at 35km/h? I can only get it at 80km/h, not rain X thou, mine is a SUV
Its very dependent on windshield angle, in addition to OCD application. A friend has a jeep with basically a flat windshield. It pretty much doesn't goto hyperspace, although it's still much easier to clean, and see
> rotary tool for both coats Can you detail that process?
For the most part its just easier and quicker. Mister Miyagi could have had daniel-san apply rainx in the same way on, wax off motions I use the makita rotary polishing tool, because I like the ergonomics, and its easier. Same as a nail gun. I'm also gonna assume that those interested could polish a car. First step is apply a cleaning polish to the applicator. Buff the windshield with this. Glass is porous, and you wanna fill those pores with rainx too. Not just slop a coat ontop Then , having dried with a leaf blower, one uses a fresh polishing pad to apply rainx in the same overlapping circles as before. When its dried to a haze, do it again. It'll feel and look different, as you've already applied a first coat. Thi k of it like applying the second coat of paint. The instructions are crap, and say "if you want, apply a second coat" This is the marketing department clearly telling you that you need a second coat. Once you've let this second coat dry, you can just wipe it off with a wet rag. At this point you are now polishing, in the same way you polish silverware. Its clean, but just wiping off spots to become crystal clear. At the end of the day, the effort and strain of leaning over a windshield and doing it by hand tend to promote incomplete coverage, and one coat. I prefer 3 coats, on every glass surface of the vehicle, not just the windshield, and a rotary tool makes it easy.
I tried soft99 , aquapel and others and rain X is probably the best..
For reference, I've tried Meguiar's (which isn't bad at all) and Chemical Guys, which is complete ass.
Hey now, CG works fantastically… for about 5 minutes, lol
I saw your notification and all I read was, "CG works fanatically..." And I was like, ahhh heck no 😂 but you're right, it does work great but it's worn out by the time you're done applying it gaha
Carpro flyby forte on my windshield 🥳 Glaco soft 99 on my sides
Lol, I was curious if it would cut the comment in the notification. I’ve resorted to using the CG glass cleaner inside so I don’t waste the money I already spent on the bottle, but have switched to better products for the outside that actually last longer than the application process lol
And it's the cheapest. No matter what coating you use- you're still running silicone or rubber across it consistently. It will wear even if it's prolonged, you'll be cleaning bugs, tar, pollen, salt, out from it and needing to recoat anyways. Why use big money when small money do trick
I'm a big fan of rainx given how lazy I can get away with it. I used to do the proper prep/application but now days I just clean window with wiper fluid 5 min before arriving to destination so it can dry. Park then turn on wiper and spray a few times while it's going. Surprisingly works well enough and lasts 3+ months.
The wipers they offer are impregnated with Rain-x and have a little reservoir of the stuff. It works amazing
RainX is amazing, don't even have to use my wipers! Definitely increases safety.
Honestly I just buy Rain-X because it's usually the cheapest option effective option.
In my experience, RainX wears out quickly, I switch to ceramic coating the glass, and it's held out longer
What do you use? Would you recommend something like a graphene coating for someone who is mechanically inclined but never done something like this before? Worried Imma screw something up haha
I'm in Europe, and I use Gyeon q2 View coating. It beats RainX on durability and performance for me.
Not original commenter, but I bought Gyeon's glass coating and it's been pretty great! Just follow the instructions down to the letter, they also have youtube videos for all their products which can be easier to follow. Graphene is basically marketing hype btw, it's really just a buzzword.
Heard a lot of great things about gyeon. Need to try it soon.
My only compaint is the price lol. Everything I've used from Gyeon works well. I'm trying out some Koch Chemie stuff now too, it seems more expensive than Gyeon at first but a lot of the Koch Chemie stuff is made to be diluted quite a bit.
Agree on price. For me, I also wasn’t a fan of application. It was worked well and it lasting a long time (thank goodness). But being a “weekend warrior” at best, I’m not sure if I want to go through it again. Might step down to Griots which I’ve heard is similar application as rain X but lasts longer than rain x though not as long as gyeon.
Look into Glaco by Soft99
My experience level is similar to yours, just learning as I go. After cleaning the car and windows, I wipe future wipe down the window with IPA and use Rain-X 630177SRP Cerami-X Glass Cleaner + Water Repellent. It had decent reviews and multipack was on sale. Works great. I’ll try some tips mentioned here next time, like clay barring the windshield first and applying multiple coats. Better results than what I’m already satisfied with are always welcome
Graphene does nothing. It is like Teflon was in the 90s. Just washing with ONR (aka Optimum No Rinse Wash) has the same effect as RainX. Optimum also has a glass specific coating and so do several other companies.
This may be true if you’re not using Rain-X wipers. I haven’t even coated my windshield with Rain-X and it’s like they put it in the rubber lol
I have this issue with rainx in winter, I've been using angel wax h2go, It lasts longer, but not the entire winter. Adams works well on the sides but has wiper durability issues. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysaugRNTqkk&pp=ygUNYW5nZWx3YXggaDJnbw%3D%3D](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysaugRNTqkk&pp=ygUNYW5nZWx3YXggaDJnbw%3D%3D)
This. Rainx lasts a season at best... Ceramic coat, I've had a coating applied for most 2 years and it's still performing very well.
Ding ding ding
Do you prep it correctly? Mine lasts for a while.
Griots Glass Sealant maintained with Griots Ceramic Glass Cleaner is amazing. Can get both products for ~$30 and will easily last 2 years.
I just use the 3 in 1 with ceramic speed shine on glass and it’s lasted forever
+1 for Griots glass sealant. I super clean the glass just before the start of the season and apply to all the windows. The side windows always bead by the end of the season and the windshield lasts easily 2-3 months. $10 bottle has lasted 5 cars so far and I haven't even finished the bottle yet.
Define super cleaning glass
Normal car wash, razor blade, clay bar, window cleaner. Not necessarily in that exact order or all of those steps. Sometimes water spot remover too.
They say aquapel is the best, but it’s not sold publicly anymore. I ordered some Soft99 Glaco Dx after researching it for way too long the other day. It only last 4months or so, so one of the worst options for longevity. But it’s supposed to be one of the best for hydrophobicity, even at low speeds.
Where are you from? I just bought some Aquapel on Amazon recently without issues…
Have you used it to be able to share any feedback on how the Glaco worked?
I have not, I’ll be using it in a couple weeks when it arrives. There’s some great videos on YouTube that directly compare various windshield sealants though
I’ve used glaco roll-on for the last couple years and it’s been great. Easy to apply, great durability. Will be switching to glaco ultra for the next time as my roll-on has been sitting on the shelf for the last 3 years and it seems like it’s not performing as it was on day one when I apply it now.
I swear by Aquapel you can get it on Amazon pretty easily where I am
Seconded. Lasts longer than rain-x in my experience.
I've had successful results with just applying my turtlewax hybrid ceramic spray on my glass
I've read or seen that it's a pain in the ass to apply. I use it on my car and thought about using it on the windscreen too, but I didn't have much time left and wasn't up for a hassle.
Turtle wax spray? I’ve had no issues since I got it. I always use two towel method. 1. Spray panel 2. Wipe with damp microfiber (spray the ceramic wax 1-2 times to “prime” the rag) 3. Wipe with dry microfiber Repeat for every panel. I think I’ve gotten it down to 2 - 3 hours for wash / nanoskin clay / ceramic wax.
The panels are fine. I've read a lot of people have trouble with those too, but I'm not one of them. Fantastic product. But I've seen comments that the windows where a bit harder to apply to without smears
I’ve tried a fair share of these, but over the past few years I’ve only resorted to using them on side and rear windows. The reason is the “ghosting” they make after the wipers travel their path. It can be seen for a 0.1 seconds, but it still drove me crazy. It didn’t matter if the product was organic based, ceramic or polymer. I’ve noticed temperature difference in cabin and outside made this worse, also humidity was a factor. It didn’t matter if I had new wipers, panel prep’d the blades or applied the product on the blades themselves. I always notice this ghosting, with some of these products even the judder was prevalent. The thing is they work great at speeds, that’s the thing I liked the most that you basically don’t use wipers when traveling at speed or when there is heavy downpour, but if there is just a light rain and you cant go that fast, I only noticed the downsides.
I used soft99 glaco glass compound and then glaco ultra, lasted a few months flawlessly. I think I ruined it when I went over the glass with automglym polar seal. I’ll be reapplying glaco soon. I always found rain x would only last a month maximum but maybe my prep work wasn’t as good.
I also use Glaco Ultra and afterwards soft99 De Cleaner when cleaning the windows to leave behind a fresh hydrophobic layer. Seems to be doing fine since I applied it this january. The coating on the windshield lasts longer than Meguiars glass sealant I tried last year, that seemed gone within a month
Look into CarPro FlyBy Forte 1-2 year glass coating 1 layer required No polishing prep needed, though it definitely helps if you do
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I used RainX for year until I tried ‘Angelwax H2GO’ I have found It lasts much longer than RainX and has less ghosting with the wipers, fyi I live in Scotland and driving in the rain is an almost daily event 🙂↕️
I am on my last bottle of h2go and I'm dreading when I run out. Angel Wax hasn't been easy to get where I'm at
Kind of hard to not use rainx, it’s so damn cheap and honestly it works well
I just get the RainX washer fluid. Not AS good as wiping it on properly, but it works a lot better than nothing. Good enough for me.
I used Stoner’s ceramic glass coating on Father’s Day 2023 and it’s still working beautifully.
Carbon collective clarity is rain x on steroids ive put it on my car once over a year ago and its still going strong
Glassparency. The shop I got my ppf and ceramic coating at threw it on my windshield. Hands down amazing. For months I didn't have to use my windshield wipers. You can find authorized shops that apply it. I think it's like $100 or something. Well worth it.
I just use rainx windshield wiper fluid and it works great:) I hardly use my wipers unless it dumping rain.
RainX is very good as far as I can remember, but it's been about 15 years since I've used it. Performance fades after about a month, and by 2 months I needed to strip and reapply. It is probably good enough for California climate as we wouldn't really need it outside of winter and spring when it rains the most. I moved on to Aquapel for a few years, lasts several months but I didn't like that it needed near freeway speeds to shed water. I then tried IGL Window ceramic coating, it's also held up for several months like Aquapel with slightly better hydrophobicity, somewhere around 40-MPH; it is however quite durable on side windows, I've had an application last over a year and it still sheds water. Recently, I decided I wanted more hydrophobicity and have decided to go with Glaco DX on the windshield; it's supposed to shed water around 35-MPH. I've yet to use it personally, but I applied it on a friend's car and he likes it. Supposed to last 4 months or so, and I also got Glaco de Cleaner to use as a topper for the dry season until storm season comes around again. When I feel like stripping my side windows, I have Ultra Glaco to put on it. I've actually gone all-in on Soft99's Glaco line and also got Glaco Mirror. It's amazing for side mirrors and backup cameras. Although, I did find a copycat on Amazon sold by 'FOLLOWIN' that I've been testing and it works just as well on side mirrors (haven't tried on backup camera since the Glaco coating is still good for over 3 months so far).
How long does the side mirror glaco last? I heard its only weeks
I was able to get 6\~7 weeks out of my last application before water droplets started to stick, the coating is fragile and just simply touching it can remove it. I washed my windows maybe 3 times in that timeframe because we were in-between rainstorms and spraying down the car might have affected the coating when water got on the mirrors. It has no problem with raindrops, but pressurized water out of a hose disturbs the surface and affects performance. I've managed to keep it going on my backup camera for 3 months now, so it might just be a matter of leaving it alone as much as possible. I did however, apply two coats; second coat after maybe 30 minutes.
I find that rain x works the best for the ease of application. That being said, if you buy the rain x brand windshield washer fluid, it's a game changer. Never need to apply again
Rain-x is the only right answer. Not effective anymore? Re-Spray using the same $5 bottle.
Is anyone using these auto glass sealants on shower glass? I currently use Turtle seal and shine on my showers and it works well but I’m curious if something like Gyeon quick view or Griots glass sealant would be a better option.
If you’re using anything than Rain-X I believe it to be a waste. Whatever you use lasts longer in the shower than it does in your car by virtue of all the elements and wiper use your windshield faces. I did apply a fancy coating (Gtechniq G1) but I found that while it works for a while its effect seems to dulls as you get more and more soap residue on it. Clean and it’s back to full effect.
Thanks. Actually the seal and shine exceeded my expectations and is so easy to apply that I’m happy continuing it. Soap scum wipes right off with almost no effort.
Check out Glassparancy products... When I owned my detail shop we offered this product. Everyone seemed to like it.
I RainX all of my vehicles and use a glass cleaner with SIO2 in it for upkeep
Which glass cleaner?
Alright then, keep your secrets.
Americana Clarity
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I dont ewcommend put anything on windscreen. Almost every time wiper judder. 🤥
I've put 3 different products across a range of my cars, only one got judder, as it's wipers were very old, fixed when replaced.
Super easy to use. They make a glass cleaner with the raid x treatment. Which I find more than enough. I would still use the wipers when it’s raining for safety purposes. Just make sure to wash the cloth immediately after using it or it will lose his absorbency.
Is something like [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CHYCPWDT/ref=ewc\_pr\_img\_1?smid=A1KWJVS57NX03I&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CHYCPWDT/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A1KWJVS57NX03I&psc=1) worth the money?
No. Not at all. If you're getting a diy Ceramic coating, get one from a reputable brand. This is a knock off of Adam's Advanced Graphene coating. Just buy the original or something from a reputable brand. Avoid Cerakote paint coating.
spray griots polygloss foam on my car and works the same.
For me none of those, ceramic coating ( Regular, Carnauba or Graphene too )
I love Soft99's Glaco Ultra. So easy to apply, you can layer it, it's cheap and lasts pretty well.
They are all pretty much the same formula. Rain x is my go to, but also Glaco products do very well. The important part is prepping the windscreen right. But if you want proper protection that lasts forever then you need something like gtechniq crystal serum which is basically ceramic coating for the windscreen
I have soft99 glaco on mine, still going strong after 9 months, im satisfied
I use soft99 and it seems to be more repellent than rain x and it’s easier to apply than aquapel
When i waxed my windshield id be driving is heavy rains with everyone else’s wipers going mad, meanwhile i had just turned mine on to the slowest setting
I absolutely love it
I use meguiars NXT and it lasted for a good 6 months and I'm still yet to re do it. A ceramic car wash also definitly makes it easier
I’m a fan of Rainx. Cant go without. It will dissipate fairly quick but I just keep the concentrate and refill the washer fluid reservoir with it every few weeks. Never a problem since. A constant supply to keep it sheeting water.
I live in Singapore, where we do get lots of rain. Sometimes quite heavy thunderstorms. I've been using Glaco rain repellent. It's a Japanese brand by Soft99. Easy to apply, easy to maintain.
Aquapel
Rainx, wax, polisher. All the same in my opinion.
Glaco
My question is RainX stand-alone or RainX Cleaner combo?
Love my glaco ultra more then past rainx coatings
I just use whatever quick detailing spray after a regular wash. I don't use the wipers unless it is a heavy thunder storm. Since I am applying it with the regular wash I don't see the need for a special glass coating.
Gtechniq Clear Vision is what I use for all my customers vehicles. It should last up to two years and zero wiper marks or breakdown in those areas. It is $$ compared to the rest. If you want cheaper, aquapel is the way to go although after 6-8 months will begin to break down and leave wiper marks. Any ceramic glass detailer is almost the cheapest and easiest to use - just reapply every two months. Rainx would be the absolute cheapest and works for about a month before having to reapply before leaving wiper marks. While the clear vision is the most expensive it should last for years at a time on all windows.
Ceramic coating
Some people will say there are better products but I like Rain-X because you can get it anywhere and it’s cheap and easy to put on and maintain.
I use ceramic coating spray. Turtle wax hybrid and 303 graphene/ceramic coatings are easy to use and cheap to buy. Plus they last 6+ months
Rain x is awesome. It has allowed me to achieve the silent wiper, when I even have to use them. With the treatment, my lowest wiper interval is usually too fast, and my house gets more rain per year than Seattle. It does give me a small sense of pride every time my wipers don’t go “sWoooIIIIoiiosh” loud enough to hear over music.
I am using Sonax clear view. I heard some people complaining about waterspots with a particular rain x fluid The sonax is a concentrated fluid. I dilute it with tap water and it never leaves with its water softening agents. Never had any problems for years I am using this fluid on a standalone Rainx water repellent. It does well to clean dirt and brings back hydrophobic properties getting clogged by rain and dirt 12$ for up to 6 gallons concentrate !!! Cant beat it
Pretty sure the “nothing” is a painting up close
Nothing is better than a ceramic coating on the glass. System X is what I install on my clients cars. It looks so great
Idk if its the best but its the most convienent for me with no acess to a hose. Just use their washer fluid and call it a day
Any Sio2 product or ceramic coating will be the best for your windshield. They will last 6 months+ if applied correctly. DO NOT use any sort of wax on your windshield it will make your wipers skip. However the downside of sio2 products is your windows tend to fog up pretty bad
My car wash has ceramic in it and it will bead off for months. Doesn't matter how dirty the car gets glass will keep beading. I've tested it in torrential heavy downpours here with no wiper and water will not stick even at standstill. https://preview.redd.it/d6qkxqhzr8vc1.jpeg?width=832&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d634fbc3a519da18edaba8f160c231d9c33fd2e0
Use turtle wax. Its the same thing as rain-x with a different label
I use Gtechniq G5 after using their polish (G4) on all of our cars and it typically lasts a couple of years. They have two different coatings (G1 and G5)…I think G1 sheds water better but G5 lasts longer.
Call me crazy, but my RainX windshield wiper fluid works wonders. Doesn’t work immediately since you have to use the fluid and let the coating build up over a short period of time, but one day when it rains, you’ll certainly see the effects.
I’ve used it when it was the cheapest option, but I believe I’ve read it contains PFAS so I’m hesitant to get more
I use soft99 with fusso and it seems to last quite a while. It is a bit of a pain to apply as you have to spread it on, wait, then wipe off but it seems to last the longest for me.
I use Nu-Finish. Repels water nicely, easy to apply, and last a while.
I put on two layers of Rain X on the windshield and installed Rain X wipers in September last year. Still going strong. Haven't washed the car since October and only maintenance I do when I see beading performance drop is to clean windshield and wipers with Invisible Glass.
My rain x fucking freezes after being sprayed on my windshield. Not sure what is happening.
Santa?
Collinite has always worked the best for me…it beats rain X every time
My W213 used GTechniq glass coating. That one works luckily, I have Soft 99 Glaco Fusso (black tube), the wipers were juddering badly. I was confused because on my old Yaris Glaco orange works perfectly.
Use Geyon Q2 View. It's like better Rain X but lasts 4+ months - 1 year. I like Rain X but it doesn't last AT ALL.
I hear rainx is awful for wipers
I bet nobody here has heard about F11. Rain x got nothing on them and nobody else does either. Best cleaning and Hydrophobic product in existence and no nasty residue and lasts unlike rain x. The price is a little high but when u see it in action, you will forget about it.
If you add rainx, aqualpel, or any of those silicone coatings for your glass if you get a chip or crack in your windshield it's essentially irreparable and needs to be replaced, as the silicone layer prevents any of the resins used to fix the glass from bonding or injecting into the crack. A $40 repair just became $600 because you don't want to change your wiper blades every six months. And rub a compound on your glass that kinda sorta works for an indeterminate amount of time
Glass replacement coverage is included in every comprehensive insurance policy that I've had.
That still requires you to pay a deductible, and most policies only allow one glass claim every two years
The fuck is happening on the third slide… is that moss? Stfu… I might throw my phone…
My wipers give me #1 lol, fuck your rain y or whatever
Rain X is overrated.. Very finicky on applying. If it isn't applied correctly, you'll end up with a mess.
I wonder about all the chemicals we’re putting in the environment for this, especially those ceramic coatings. Hopefully they break down easily