Windshield rain coatings??

The Project Farm test does not include longevity test especially if you use the wipers. My experience with Rain-X is that it does not last. Glaco Ultra lasts much longer for me.

There's two kinds of Glaco windshield coating - normal (orange) and Ultra (black). Get Glaco Ultra.

Hagasan41 wrote

Carpro Clarify PH₂OBIC. So far it’s been great and I’ve been using with no sealant as I ran out of Wolf’s. Easy on off application and smells good. Lol

Thanks, I just ordered some to try.

I would recommend Armour Detail Supply glass coating, Infinity Wax Diamond Vision glass sealant (insane sheeting but low durability), Jade Amethyst Glass Coating, or the new C6 glass coating. I have only tried the first two of this list, but I am confident that these 4 are some of the top formulations out there.

If you want durability and don't mind a coating with higher sliding angle, then the DPT Diamond Glass is very easy to use and SUPER durable. It's still working on my Mazda after 18 months with wiper usage although it has weakened some. The catch is that the droplets don't run off until 40+ mph speeds.

John in VA wrote

I've used RainX for 40+ years without issues

Not 40 years, but used on all my cars , never any issues

SOFT99 Glaco

I used the Cerakote windshield coating, it cost $10 for a kit with enough for the front and rear windshield. It is easy to apply and seems to work well. Be aware, however, that if you use RainX 2 in 1 glass cleaner over it you will have streaking issues which can be corrected by wiping it with a 50:50 isopropyl alcohol mix (or vodka)

spicyB48 wrote

I used the Cerakote windshield coating, it cost $10 for a kit with enough for the front and rear windshield. It is easy to apply and seems to work well. Be aware, however, that if you use RainX 2 in 1 glass cleaner over it you will have streaking issues which can be corrected by wiping it with a 50:50 isopropyl alcohol mix (or vodka)

This essentially removes the Rain-X.

John in VA wrote

This essentially removes the Rain-X.

Right. RainX doesn't really stick to the ceramic windshield coating anyways so it makes a mess. I ran out of normal glass cleaner so I used the Rain-X 2 in 1 in a pinch and learned that it isn't ideal.

pegogetem wrote

SOFT99 Glaco

100% agree. I applied it in May and it's still going strong. No wiper chatter, easy to clean during maintenance washes. Great stuff!

I keep a clean windscreen by using glass cleaner after washing my car. I would rather have a clean screen and let the wipers do the best job possible than risk contamination, smearing and poor visibility, particularly at nighttime with oncoming traffic.

Greetings,

Yesterday after receiving 303 Graphene Nano for my wheels, I decided to apply it to my windshield (it's safe for a variety of surfaces). Easy to apply and easy to remove. Nothing to report, since it was applied yesterday, but remain hopeful. Oh, in Southern California, we get very little rain.

When riding my K1600B, I use RainX for plastic for both my windscreen and helmet visor...works fairly well.

Semper Fi

I use bmw nano wax … they claim it’s great for glass I won t use it on my frozen like intended so I use it on my glass and works great . Wipe it on let it sit for 5 minutes wipe it off .

Redd wrote

The Project Farm test does not include longevity test especially if you use the wipers. My experience with Rain-X is that it does not last. Glaco Ultra lasts much longer for me.

There's two kinds of Glaco windshield coating - normal (orange) and Ultra (black). Get Glaco Ultra.

So I have the orange one. Beads beautifully, no hazing.
Works for about a week or so without issues, then the wiper starts skipping. It is just so annoying. I thought it was that I did not clean the screen properly prior to application. But the exact same thing happened another time, so now I am running with just a squeky clean windshield.
I did try some cleaner/repellant mixes, but all of them have severe hazing when the wiper wipes.

Any thoughts, recommendations from anyone? Thank you

I:ve used both Glaco orange and black with no wiper skipping. Using stock wipers. Are u using silicone wipers perchance?

You will laugh but Nano wax BMW nano wax I won’t put it on my frozen paint but it’s awesome on my windshield after degreasing and washing .

Apply the nano wax by hand I let it sit for 5 to 6 minutes. Wipe it off a couple towels it’s great for me .

Nano wax on the windshield is awesome
Let it sit for 4 to 5 minutes towel off works the best for me

Redd wrote

I:ve used both Glaco orange and black with no wiper skipping. Using stock wipers. Are u using silicone wipers perchance?

Nope, also using stock, offical BMW wipeers...

jwmFcreek wrote

You will laugh but Nano wax BMW nano wax I won’t put it on my frozen paint but it’s awesome on my windshield after degreasing and washing .

Apply the nano wax by hand I let it sit for 5 to 6 minutes. Wipe it off a couple towels it’s great for me .

Interesting. Is there any streaking/hazing/skipping? Are you using it with the stock BMW wipers?

I've been using Griots Garage glass sealant for 15+ years. Works well, but I reapply it every six months to restore maximum hydrophobicity.

Original Rain X has been great for me too. Been using it since the early 80's.

Windshield protection … I tried many but found my unused nano wax to hold up the best . I apply the wax by hand with glove wipe it around the glass after degreasing very well first of course . Let it sit for 5 minutes and use a few towels to wipe off the wax I find this works the best for me .

I get no streaking or anything drove in a 4 hour pounding rain last weeks and the water was running off very fast .. my wipers didn’t work nearly as hard .

Truly I got the wax for my bmw and passed on using it my cousin restores cars and said did you read about the wax and how it’s good for glass I didn’t … but degreased and washed the windshield and applied its all I use now lasts well I am on month 3 it’s great . Did my wife’s car she actually commented how it works and never comments ever on what I do to her car .