ANTONY JUDSON
Member Since: 14 Sep 2012
Location: TAYNUILT ARGYLL
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Hi Guys, Just a wee thing i,v found to be good!! Screen Treatment called "RAIN/X" comes in a 200mll bottle, after wash and dry, just apply with a clean cloth as per instructions on bottle.
When it p s down the rain just wont stay on the screen, you can drive comfortably without the wipers going its that good!! Also good for rear glass as it seems to keep the muck off as well, 
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 17th Nov 2012 5:19 pm |
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pope227
Member Since: 20 Jun 2012
Location: Boston
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have tried this but found wipers do smear more when they are used ( low speed) have you? Also seems to be a monthly or o treat as it wears off. D4 HSE Luxury
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| 17th Nov 2012 5:45 pm |
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jum649
Member Since: 21 Feb 2010
Location: Herefordshire
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I use it on side windows and mirrors only.
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| 17th Nov 2012 5:50 pm |
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ANTONY JUDSON
Member Since: 14 Sep 2012
Location: TAYNUILT ARGYLL
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Re Treat at monthly intervals or more if needed, Dont miss anywhere when applying as its annoying having to use wipers for a small area, also i wash the wipers well.
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| 17th Nov 2012 5:50 pm |
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pope227
Member Since: 20 Jun 2012
Location: Boston
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Have also put some silicone wipers on that are supposed to repel water. They are very good in the rain but when washing the screen/ or only if a little rain they screech. I hoped the rain x would help this but doesn't seem to have done. If they are good in v cold then I will keep them - if not back to original ones I think. D4 HSE Luxury
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| 17th Nov 2012 5:53 pm |
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disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
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I also found using RainX caused the wipers to smear more than normal, maybe it's a downside of this product  Never get mad - get even !!
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| 17th Nov 2012 8:21 pm |
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illogik
Member Since: 17 Mar 2012
Location: Victoria
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If you can source Aquapel, it works amazingly well. The treatment has also held up on the windshield for well over a year.
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| 20th Nov 2012 8:39 pm |
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pope227
Member Since: 20 Jun 2012
Location: Boston
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The only aquapel I know is a lube we used on door seals to stop squeaks (Bmw had a huge issue with this)
Who makes the aquapel you use and how is it applied please? Would be interested to see if available here.
John D4 HSE Luxury
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| 20th Nov 2012 10:17 pm |
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illogik
Member Since: 17 Mar 2012
Location: Victoria
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Hi John, I think Aquapel is made by PPG (who create coatings and paint for BMW and Mercedes, among others I believe).
It comes in a single-use applicator which you "crack" open, spread over the glass, then wipe off - it then chemically bonds to the glass instead of forming a film.
Here's some info and a review I found:
http://www.aquapel.com/What-is-Aquapel.php
http://www.jwardell.com/mini/2006/04/11/rain-x-vs-aquapel/
And I usually source it online or on ebay (since I'm cheap  )
Cheers,
Dylan
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| 20th Nov 2012 11:01 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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disco_steve wrote:I also found using RainX caused the wipers to smear more than normal, maybe it's a downside of this product
jum649 wrote:I use it on side windows and mirrors only.
I also found this. Used to cause smearing on the front screen, so ended up only using it the side and tail windows (as that wiper never gets used) My D3 Build Thread
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| 21st Nov 2012 6:28 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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Same as Mikey for me as well, side and rear window and mirrors, I didn't like the effect on the windscreen. I only reapply about twice a year Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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| 21st Nov 2012 6:55 am |
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Popelka
Member Since: 31 May 2008
Location: Praha (Prague)
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friends at work used this came in two small containers, 1st for cleaning the screen; 2nd the product and it had to be kept dry for the first 24hrs after which drive as normal
http://www.nanowiper.com/
and so far no complaints after half year use
Application – see the instructions on the enclosed product leaflet. The app. service life is app. 18-24 months of for windshield and app. 3 years for other surfaces. Experience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
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| 21st Nov 2012 5:40 pm |
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pope227
Member Since: 20 Jun 2012
Location: Boston
Posts: 339
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Just ordered some ombrello screen treatment from fleabay. Will post results when tested. Supposed to be aquapel under another name and chemically bonds to the screen. We shall see!! D4 HSE Luxury
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| 21st Nov 2012 8:59 pm |
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Ian_mac
Member Since: 30 Oct 2012
Location: Somerset
Posts: 122
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Gtechniq get good reviews for their glass cleaning/polishing products.
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| 27th Nov 2012 9:19 pm |
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MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
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Lads the idea of rain x is you don't use the wipers and if its applied do use the wiper ever, until it become less active then reapply.
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| 27th Nov 2012 9:24 pm |
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