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RainX on windscreen?

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:58 pm
by timminator
Has anyone tried RainX or similar product on wind screen?  Wondering if it will make bugs less inclined to stick, and thus clean up easier.  But not wanting to have anything on screen that makes it cloudy.

Re: RainX on windscreen?

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 4:28 pm
by T6pilot
A BIG NO ON RAIN X will damage plastic, both windshields and visors
I use a product by Cee Baily called RAIN REPELLENT MAX or NIKWAX
VISOR PROOF both are very effective rain repellents that do not damage plastic


Re: RainX on windscreen?

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 5:38 pm
by chrisvh
Rain X do a product purely for plastic. Fine on my screen and sold by Halfords, mong others. Just make sure it is the product clearly marked "For Plastic".

Re: RainX on windscreen?

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 6:13 pm
by timminator
Thanks gents, this one seems to be the ticket.  https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-620036-Plastic-Treatment-fl/dp/B00T9LR2BQ

Re: RainX on windscreen?

Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:13 pm
by T6pilot
If your just looking for a bug free windshield, try lemon pledge and a micro fiber towel
Spray windshield in morning and wipe with towel, enough residue from pledge that the buggers are easy to wipe off with a wet micro towel at day's end

Re: RainX on windscreen?

Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:20 pm
by timminator
Thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try.

Re: RainX on windscreen?

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:11 am
by Sprintgull
Not yet found anything that really stops them from sticking - not tried Pledge though.  I just chuck a wet towel over the screen when I get back from a ride. Take it off about 20 mins later and anything that's left just wipes off.  Works on the GT anyway - pick up the new RT on Weds.