How to detail windscreen?

Cutz · Post by **Cutz** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:46 pm

Wayne2014 wrote:I got rain-x glass cleaner coz bogof

Then read review wasnt very good

not sure about the dedicated glass cleaner...but the Rain-X you apply after cleaning the screen is freaking awesome.

when it rains, I like to play the wiper game....with a freshly Rain-X'd screen see how many days/weeks you can leave it before having to use the wipers.

It's funny watching peoples faces as you bomb down the road in heavy rain with no wipers on, Rain-X oh how i love you!

Post by **Donald** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:52 pm

Remove windscreen.

Problem solved.

Happy to help.

Post by **Wayne2014** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 3:02 pm

Cheers Cutz

Donald - as helpful as ever

'92 Si VTEC · Post by **jjmartin349571** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 4:37 pm

I use pound land's finest lemon glass cleaner for cars, it sprays on as a foam and sucks up the dirt, then you just wipe it down with a micro-fibre cloth. My windows come out crystal clear when I can be arsed to clean them. After you've done inside and out it completely kills off glare etc. plus leaves your car smelling of lemon bon bons too

Post by **Wayne2014** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 5:32 pm

Nice one martin!

Post by **Gayno** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 5:36 pm

While I recommend rain repellents to everyone, I wouldn't use the Rain-X brand. Typically it is very short longevity and the beading isn't actually that great.

I use Gtechniq G5 on my windows. Front screen will last around 3-4 months, side windows and wing mirrors best part of a year.

Post by **Wayne2014** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:27 pm

G4 better or G5?

Where cheapest to buy from?

My concern is how long does it last with wipers on all the time now its autumn?

Post by **Donald** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:32 pm

Olive oil. It doesn't mix with water. Put it on your screen, job done.

Happy to help.

Post by **Gayno** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:35 pm

Wayne2014 wrote:G4 better or G5?

Where cheapest to buy from?

My concern is how long does it last with wipers on all the time now its autumn?

G4 is a polish, G5 is the repellent. If you don't already have polish then get both. Personally I use Autoglym glass polish but that's just because I have an abundance of the stuff!!

I get mine from elitecarcare.co.uk

As above, will last 3-4 months at this time of year. Mine doesn't last that long, but I'm doing 1,000 miles a week. Rain-X wouldn't last nearly half as long.

Post by **Wayne2014** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:51 pm

Thanks Gayno!

No thanks Donald!