Water-Repellant Glass

[Midnightsun]

Can anyone comment on the water repellant glass they are using on the front and front-side windows? Does this actually work like a permanent aquapel? This feature is not listed on the Canadian version.

 

[Mark_888]

I only see "Acoustic-laminated windshield and side windows; front door water-repellant glass" at website link below. No mention of water-repellant windshield.
https://www.hyundaigenesis.com/features/specs

I use Rain-X on all my windows, and since the side windows and rear window don't have a windshield wiper scrapping across them, it lasts a long time. Due to wiper blades, the windshield requires more frequent application of Rain-X. I also use Rain-X on the wiper blades, which makes a big difference if there is also Rain-X on the windshield.

 

[Midnightsun]

I only see "Acoustic-laminated windshield and side windows; front door water-repellant glass" at website link below. No mention of water-repellant windshield.
https://www.hyundaigenesis.com/features/specs

I use Rain-X on all my windows, and since the side windows and rear window don't have a windshield wiper scrapping across them, it lasts a long time. Due to wiper blades, the windshield requires more frequent application of Rain-X. I also use Rain-X on the wiper blades, which makes a big difference if there is also Rain-X on the windshield.

Ditch the RainX, what a joke that stuff is compared to aquapel. No $hit, get the aquapel, you will never go back. We have quite a few cars in the household so I normally buy it by the dozen or more. Really great prices on ebay by the way. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...0.H0.Xaquapel&_nkw=aquapel&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

[Mark_888]

Ditch the RainX, what a joke that stuff is compared to aquapel. No $hit, get the aquapel, you will never go back.

I realize that Aquapel lasts longer, but that is only an issue on the windshield. Since there is no wiper on the other windows, Rain-X lasts quite a long time. Also, by applying to Rain-X (which has silicone) on the wiper blades, it works quite well together with Rain-X on the glass. Maybe if I drove a lot more than I do, or drove in climates with a lot of snow/rain, I would worry about it, but Rain-X is fine for me.

 

[dach2k3]

Aquapel is great and last a really long time on the windshield, much longer than RainX. RainX is cheaper and is just as good for the shorter time period. You just have to clean and re-apply more often.

Honestly, I don't think either product is good on side windows. It just doesn't work the same way on glass that is not getting a lot of direct airflow, which pushes away the beads. I did all of my windows once and I did not like the effect on the rear and sides. I now just do the front windshield.

 

[darthspader]

I just clay and polish my windows along with the car. Every 6 months. I have never needed to buy a water repelent as the clay and polish works better.

 

[darthspader]

Ditch the RainX, what a joke that stuff is compared to aquapel. No $hit, get the aquapel, you will never go back. We have quite a few cars in the household so I normally buy it by the dozen or more. Really great prices on ebay by the way. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...0.H0.Xaquapel&_nkw=aquapel&_sacat=0&_from=R40

You should be a saleman cuz you are pithing that stuff hard.

 

[Motegi]

I just apply Rain X to the front and back windshields. I also stopped doing the sides.

Although, I've never tried Rain-X on the blades themselves... Just wipe on and wipe off? Does it decrease blade chatter?

 

[darthspader]

Vingar on ur blades will get rid of blade chatter

 

[Motegi]

Vingar on ur blades will get rid of blade chatter

Thanks! Any particular application method?

Just wipe on and wipe off?

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[darthspader]

Yes just wipe on and wipe off eveytime you wash your car.

 

[Midnightsun]

You should be a saleman cuz you are pithing that stuff hard.

Once you tried both you will see what I mean. Aquapel only needs renewal spring and fall.

 

[darthspader]

Well i do appreciate your opinion but im going to stick to my method.

 

[Mark_888]

Thanks! Any particular application method?

Just wipe on and wipe off?

You also have to grind the pegs off with a Dremel tool.

 

[Mark_888]

Once you tried both you will see what I mean. Aquapel only needs renewal spring and fall.

I only use Rain-X about that often. Works good enough for me. I think if I lived in an area that snows, the Rain-X would not last very long.

 

[Motegi]

You also have to grind the pegs off with a Dremel tool.

What pegs? I thought we were talking about wiper blades...

 

[Alwaysforward]

Oh no... Here we go again

 

[Midnightsun]

I only use Rain-X about that often. Works good enough for me. I think if I lived in an area that snows, the Rain-X would not last very long.

Look at this. Shows RainX lasts about a month at best. http://www.youtube.com/watch?annota...&feature=iv&src_vid=JbGBal94kAs&v=K-qhq_AigpM

 

[Mark_888]

Look at this. Shows RainX lasts about a month at best. http://www.youtube.com/watch?annota...&feature=iv&src_vid=JbGBal94kAs&v=K-qhq_AigpM

I went through an exhaustive investigation of the two a couple of years ago, and I think I saw that video. Bottom line is that:

• I don't drive a lot
• It doesn't rain that much were I live, and only rarely snows
• I only reapply Rain-X about once a year and seems to work fine for me
• If Rain-X is applied to the wiper blades also, it lasts longer on the windshield
• Rain-X does not wear off quickly on side and rear windows with no wipers
• I don't really care that much

 

[ksoze]

I went through an exhaustive investigation of the two a couple of years ago, and I think I saw that video. Bottom line is that:

• I don't drive a lot
• It doesn't rain that much were I live, and only rarely snows
• I only reapply Rain-X about once a year and seems to work fine for me
• If Rain-X is applied to the wiper blades also, it lasts longer on the windshield
• Rain-X does not wear off quickly on side and rear windows with no wipers
• I don't really care that much

LOL on the last point. Agree.