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Old 08-12-2009, 05:42 PM   #1
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hey guys.
ive been looking up on the net about the most effective car wax products out and have been noticing RAIN-X popping up a bit.
Has anybody used any of the Rain-x products and if so is is worth the money?
any suggested products would be appreciated.
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Old 08-12-2009, 05:55 PM   #2
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Mcguiars Wet Look is what I use, and it does a mint job.
I also tried out Turtle Wax quick detailer last week after I washed it, and it gave a really nice finish for a quick 10min job!

Dont know anything about Rain X so cant comment on that!
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Old 08-12-2009, 06:09 PM   #3
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Never heard of Rain X products for the paint. I use it on the windscreen though.
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Never heard of Rain X products for the paint. I use it on the windscreen though.
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Old 09-12-2009, 08:00 AM   #5
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I wax my screen when I polish the car.
Works as well as rain X if not better.
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Old 09-12-2009, 10:35 AM   #6
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Check this one out http://www.nanokote.com.au/auto_glass.html I believe this product on shower screens is amazing.
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Old 09-12-2009, 11:11 AM   #7
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hey guys.
ive been looking up on the net about the most effective car wax products out and have been noticing RAIN-X popping up a bit.
Has anybody used any of the Rain-x products and if so is is worth the money?
any suggested products would be appreciated.
cheers
Rain-X in Australia is a water dispersant, you apply it to a dry windscreen and when it rains, the water runs off, reducing your need for wiperblades. They make a similar product called Fog-x to prevent interior fogging by applying it to dry glass, you can use it on mirrors in your bathroom too!

The company also makes washes/waxes etc but they'll just be rebranded stuff, as their main brand is in the Rain-X/Fog-X products.

If you are looking for a fog/rain solution then they've been around forever and work well.

If you're looking for a car wax, you're going to get a few answers. Some people will insist on using $300 tubs of imported exotic wax and others are going to say that any Mothers/Meguiars wax from Auto1/Autobarn/Supercheap will be fine.

Just in case there is any confusion, you clean the paint (wash), then polish the paint (shine) and then wax the paint (protect). Wax forms a glossy layer of protection that prevents damage to the paint. There is no point waxing a car unless you clean and polish it first.
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Old 09-12-2009, 01:51 PM   #8
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Yeah I use Rain X on the windscreen.
Works a treat when you hit the 80klm/h mark!
Water just beads-up and rolls away . . . no wipers required.

DON'T ASK WHAT POLISH WE USE . . . you'll get 235,000 answers!!!
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Old 09-12-2009, 02:27 PM   #9
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Cant wait til the Xmas holidays, do the full 3 step McGuiars treatment, paint cleaner, polish and wax - just need a full day!
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Old 09-12-2009, 02:56 PM   #10
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Use Rain-X all the time and it came in very handy on my return from S.F.S. in Victoria last February. Pouring down on most of the drive and only used intermittent wipers @ 110kp/h.
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Im guessing I need to get into Supercheap and grab some!
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Old 09-12-2009, 09:56 PM   #12
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does supercheap stock the stuff?
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Old 09-12-2009, 11:01 PM   #13
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not sure actually - will have to hunt around on the weekend!
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Old 10-12-2009, 10:16 AM   #14
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Yep Superheap had it near my place
Oh oh and it comes in a red bottle so it should up your output by 2KW . . . :
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Old 10-12-2009, 10:30 AM   #15
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The Qantas B737 fleet have a 200 flight hour repeat task to apply Rain-X to the Capt's & F/O's windscreens.
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Old 10-12-2009, 07:11 PM   #16
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Yep Superheap had it near my place
Oh oh and it comes in a red bottle so it should up your output by 2KW . . . :


lmao!



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any idea how much?
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Old 10-12-2009, 07:22 PM   #17
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Yep Superheap had it near my place
Oh oh and it comes in a red bottle so it should up your output by 2KW . . . :
Dammm,I got the yellow bottle and only got .5 hp(at the wheels of course)

Great stuff though in all seriousness for the money.Around 10$ gets you enough to last at least a year.
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Old 10-12-2009, 07:35 PM   #18
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oh ok
that sounds alright, i was expecting to pay about double that lmao
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