When I first learned about Rain-X years ago, I applied some to just one half of my Omni windshield. A few hours later I was on my way home from a National Model A meet and ran into rain. It really is amazing how well that stuff works. No wipers were needed on the left side of the windshield. I don't know what the shelf life is for Rain-X, but when applied it's good for a month or so from what I've read. The hand wiper on my 28 Phaeton is useless, so I keep Rain-X under the seat, and apply it if it looks like I'll get caught in some rain.
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the shelf life is 1-2 years
time for a new bottle:D
It is a hydrophobic silicone polymer that forces water to bead and roll off of the car, often without needing wipers.3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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I use rain-x from the bottle intended to refill windshield washer fluid. Put it on with a cloth or spray bottle. Works great.Comment
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I've been using the same bottle of rain x I bet you it's 10 years + and it still works fine for me. I also do the side windows.Comment
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Once Rain-X is on a clean windshield, or on Model A headlight glass, appears it is much easier to clean smashed bugs off of old Model A glass with Rain-X Cleaner or Windex.
Then, follow with clear water, paper towel dry, and apply Rain-X again for your next rain ......... and maybe next round of bugs.
Also, the Rain-X interior glass De-Fogger and Rain-X Wipes in envelopes are great "Safety" products, especially for applying prior to Model A night driving, or prior to anytime in-sides of windshield and glass have a potential to get fogged up.
FWIW: Hint, hint ......... never remove your broken or barely functional Model A windshield wiper that may be mounted on your windshield ....... if ever in an accident ..... in the rain ...... no courtroom jury and trial lawyer will ever let a Model A owner off of the hook for driving in the rain with "NO" windshield wiper.Comment
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RainBrella made by wipe new is new, anyone use it, they supply gloves to wipe it on :-(Comment
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I fell for the ads on TV for the Wipe New products and I was less than impressed. Very expensive for the coverage. I have not tried RainBrella but will watch for reviews before jumping in. I've used Rain X for years so it will take some persuading to switch.Comment
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another good choice is Aquapel,it comes in a one use container
you squeeze the two sides and it breaks a vial which soaks up the felt pad
you then rub the pad on the windshield
the truckers all seem to like it better than Rain X
you can find it at truck stops or ebay
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I have used rain-x on both my car and my wife's for over 20 years I think. Actually I have a fairly big bottle, purchased about 5 years ago, and it seems like it is not working as well as I remember. Maybe there is something to that Mitch. I will get a new (smallest bottle they sell) bottle and throw this one out. One concern I have is that my Audi (2007) now has such a multitude of small (tiny) nicks or something, that when you are facing the sun it is unbelievable how bad the windshield vision is. I wonder if always using the rain-x could be building up some surface that tends to get these small nicks? Anyone heard of a product that would take care of this?Comment
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probably at night also the light refracts in the nicks that have accumulated on the glass. that makes it rough on the eyes, usually a w/shield replacement is in order
many folks have glass coverage built into their insurance policy that never gets used. its sometimes 100.00 total and a non chargeable claim. they'll even send out a mobile glass comp to your house or business...
the standard usually higher deductibles do not apply with the special glass repl coverage....... just food for thought
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I'm just very appreciative that Mr. Tom W. was compassionate and commented on the hinting of the "Life Safety" features of "always" using Rain-X on our vintage Model A windshields.
We will always have new Model A owners who have just purchased Model A's with Model A vintage windshield wipers who start off on a journey .... on a dry day.
Most will agree that during the first mild rain encountered at 50 mph, they quickly find out that their 1930 era Model A windshield wipers are about as effective as having a hairless dog on their hoods wiping the windshield with his wagging, slick hairless tails.
Thanks Mr. Tom W.Comment
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I've never had windshield coverage on my modern cars, but I thought it was non deductible since the insurance companies want you to be safer with a clear windshield. As Mitch said, especially at night, driving with fine scratches is terrible. BTW, I had a new windshield stored in my garage, and did some welding for a friend. Some of the welding sparks hit the windshield and left marks in it. Turns out the guy that installed the windshield would have sold me a new one for the same price I paid, so next time I won't buy my own, thinking I was saving money. This was 10 years ago, but the new windshield plus installation was about $150, so it sure isn't worth driving with a scratched windshield.Originally posted by CarlG View PostComment
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Rain X is good on a plain glass shower screen too!Comment
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The roadster has a thin piece of wire holding the wiper arm up. Vacuum motor, good looking housing, I assume original. I guess this might be something I piddle with soon. Do the wipers work ok when all is well, or just rainx the glass and go on? What is everyone doing?08-23-2018, 09:25 PM -
Anyone got pics of one mounted on a open car or a RPU like I have? Mine would not have the tube like the CCPU. I know they are not great as it is more for looks. I dont plan to drive Rusty in the rain as he spent most of his life that way. I have also applied rain x....09-16-2018, 02:35 PM -
I have read a number of posts on windshield wipers and realize everyone has a opinion but
I am considering going to electric wipers, looking at the nu-rex .
Anyone have the nu-rex or basically any other electric and are unhappy enough to go back to Vacuum wipers.
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I have a question about my windshield frame. I have a February 29 Tudor that was originally wired for an electric wiper, which would be proper. I bought the car missing the wiper motor. I have been studying the mounting for wipers and I have run across something that confuses me. The first attachment is a diagram that shows up in frequent posts about windshield frames and wiper mounts. It comes...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Is there any reason I can’t, or shouldn’t, change my 1931 closed cab pick-up from the original vacuum style windshield wiper motor to a hand crank set up?
The reason I’m considering this is my hight. I look out the top of the windshield and that little vacuum motor is right on my eyes. I rarely use the wipers so I’d like to make better use of that windshield real estate.
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Am I correct that the only windshield wiper that is used on the slant windshield is a vacuum motor?
At least this is what I have been previously told.
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I am a new Model A street rod owner converting my 1930 Model A coupe that arrived with a hand operated windshield wiper to a vacuum operated system using an original Trico KCX-1 unit. I would like to see photos if possible of how the vacuum tubing is routed from the wiper unit along the windshield and down the side post to under the dash. I just want to know what I am doing before I break out the...12-08-2019, 04:01 PM -
Good things engine ran quite well, I have electronic ignition and it performed flawlessly in the pouring rain and was told by some why it is not good I totally disagree for a few reasons mine started some with points did not. Also ran a windshield wiper rain x works but still like my electric wiper, My water type heater worked fantastic windows did not fog up ran it on low fan only that kept it...09-22-2018, 11:31 AM -
I have been sitting here wondering just how many always run with the windshield open and how wide and for what reason?
I will start by saying up until a few days ago, I ran mine closed and put up with the reflection of the rear lights and stuff. But since it has been 95° plus the last few days I cracked it open about 1½in., we'll see how that works.07-10-2017, 03:35 PM -
I drove our '29 Sport Coupe to my father-in-laws 80th birthday celebration today and drove home in the rain. So Monday will be spent cleaning the car outside, inside, and underneath.
A better wiper arm and blade will be ordered on Monday too....10-27-2019, 05:50 AM
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