Rain-X 88199500 2in1 Glass Cleaner + Rain Repellent, 500ml

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You may have by now figured out I'm a huge fan of Rain-X products, and that's true. In the interest of full disclosure, I'll also tell you that I was provided this sample free in exchange for a true and unbiased review, good or bad. It was my good fortune to receive a product for review that I'm so familiar with and a fan of! WalMart (who provided the bottle for my review) had no way of knowing that I am a long-time Rain-X user, and very familiar with their product line.

Glass Cleaner - Rain-X

A classic rain repellent, Rain-X is readily available and quite possibly the best-selling rain repellent range here in the UK. The big benefit to Rain-X is the ease of application. If you live in an area with frequent rain, snow, or ice, you know how difficult seeing the road can be while driving.Cleaning your car windows might seem like an afterthought—after all, that's what wiper blades are for, right? Sort of. While keeping the outside of your windshield clean and clear is essential, you shouldn't forget about the side windows, the rear window, and the inside of the glass all around the car. Tested Ryan Gilmore: Originally developed for use on motorcycle helmets, an area where there’s no wiper action to help shift water, Vision + needed to be a capable option for removing water. Now available in a larger size for cars, Vision + proved to be an outstanding option, offering excellent water beading and glass cleaning action, all from a spray that required no curing time and took a couple of seconds to apply.

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An exercise in excellent innovation, Soft99 Glaco Roll-On combines the repellent and applicator in one product, a great time saver and a way of ensuring that the glass is fully coated.Why are rain repellents worth considering? Given Britain’s famously moist weather, driving around in the wet is something we’re all used to. But driving in damp and rainy conditions with blurred, smeared, and dirty windscreens can be very dangerous. These conditions get especially bad during the months where you may be carrying a few winter driving products. So, being able to see out clearly is a top priority. You'll also see ceramic glass cleaners pop up when searching around. These leave a hydrophobic film on your windshield that allows water droplets to slide right off, even to the degree where you don't need to use your wipers. While that sounds great, we found that it takes a bit more effort to properly apply, and there's no sense in using it on your other windows. Use this product if you have a hard time seeing through rain and snow. But I recommend using a different product to clean your windshield before applying Rain X. Rain X 2in1 Glass Cleaner claims to clean your windows and leave a protective topcoat that repels water, improving visibility. We tested this product and rated it on how well it cleaned and repelled water. Right off the bat, we'll tell you this: Using an ammonia-free glass cleaner is a must. Ammonia can break down window tint—especially the cheaper stuff—so if you're not a fan of the fishbowl look, stay away from ammonia. Most automotive glass cleaners are ammonia free and say so right on the bottle, but it's always a good idea to verify.