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st4 · 23-05-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corned

Does the manufacturer offer to contribute to your speeding fines?

"Sorry, Officer. I was going 60 in that 20 zone because I couldn't see properly through my windscreen..."

Nah 50 should suffice mate.

st4 · 23-05-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sp!ke

I think not.

Actually i think it quite rude to make such an assumption of so many people that share the same experience (probably the majority).

Judging by this thread I sense the majority like it.

Try the spray stuff if you haven't. You'll clean your windows and have treated the screen. Its a quid more than the normal bottled stuff but as a love child of a Yorkshireman and a Scot I can say its worth it, and I'm proper tight fisted.

et0609 · 23-05-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sp!ke

Wipers are driving me mad...

Rain X is excellent on side windows, rear windows and a panoramic roof, but I will never apply it to my windscreen again. And I did read the instructions first.

Mercy1 · 23-05-2012, 07:50 PM

I've tried all sorts of windscreen cleaners to get rid of the smearing when the windscreen wipers are on. Tried RainX after seeing the recommendations but have to say I found it as bad as the rest - as if I've had a load of oil smeared on the windscreen!! So it went in the bin.
Best answer, in my experience, is Autoglym Glass Polish inside and out - faint smearing on the first wipe but quickly settles down to be largely smear free (in my view (!) - sorry!!)

m2287 · 23-05-2012, 07:55 PM

I just use normal car polish on my windows and it seems to do the same thing...

st4 · 23-05-2012, 08:01 PM

I don't see whats so difficult. Use rain X and it clears the screen above a certain speed. Turn wipers off, and when you need to clear the screen, just push the wiper button in once to clear it, and leave for ages.

Fancy pants auto wipers, folk really don't need them.

wemorgan · 23-05-2012, 08:03 PM

Anyone else acknowledge the oddity of debating a rain repellent during the hottest week of the year?

st4 · 23-05-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wemorgan

Anyone else acknowledge the oddity of debating a rain repellent during the hottest week of the year?

I reside in Scotland, rain is never far away

LTD · 23-05-2012, 08:10 PM

I tend to wash my windscreen then degrease blades and screen with vinegar.

Normal MB screen wash too.

Works for me ...

LTD · 23-05-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st4

I reside in Scotland, rain is never far away

I agree - one week of decent, sunny weather and some are all hoping for rain - just to clear the skies, like !!

Me - straight out with the BBQ and cold beer.

I love this warm weather.

Dand · 23-05-2012, 08:23 PM

Ive been using the rainX spray for three or four years now. Ive found it to be great on with windscreen compared to other products ive used in the past, but ive found it not to helpful on the rear screen when reversing with standing water on it at night.

P.s Ive noticed some Asda stores are banging it out a £3 a bottle which is much better than Halfords at £7-8 a bottle if anyone is interested in buying it.

st4 · 23-05-2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LTD

I agree - one week of decent, sunny weather and some are all hoping for rain - just to clear the skies, like !!

Me - straight out with the BBQ and cold beer.

I love this warm weather.

I am loving it too. Been out for a nice walk, no need for jackets. Its amazing.

Its one of the few times I really wish the shed could fold its roof away and I could go topless.

And yes. I would be one of those oiks that would drive around minus the top half covered, because I am a bit of a kn0b.

terrycufc · 23-05-2012, 10:46 PM

I am firmly in the "love Rain X" (or the halfords equivalent) camp.
I use it on all the car windows, including the windscreen with no problems.
It makes the wipers last much longer.

Keep meaning to put it on the house windows, but need to clean them first!

Terry

MB-BTurbo · 25-05-2012, 08:00 AM

Could it depend on the windscreen type?
Ive had it on a Vauxhall Corsa and it was good with no smearing but when applied to a Cougar and Impreza it was rubbish.

holbay · 25-05-2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LTD

I agree - one week of decent, sunny weather and some are all hoping for rain - just to clear the skies, like !!

Me - straight out with the BBQ and cold beer.

I love this warm weather.

So it was you!! I walked out the workshop door the other day and i thought i could smell a bbq running, i thought to myself i am working and some evil sod is having fun with their bbq LOL

23-05-2012, 08:23 PM	#41
Dand Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Car: C208 230K Posts: 288	Ive been using the rainX spray for three or four years now. Ive found it to be great on with windscreen compared to other products ive used in the past, but ive found it not to helpful on the rear screen when reversing with standing water on it at night. P.s Ive noticed some Asda stores are banging it out a £3 a bottle which is much better than Halfords at £7-8 a bottle if anyone is interested in buying it. Last edited by Dand; 23-05-2012 at 08:25 PM.

23-05-2012, 07:50 PM	#34
Mercy1 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2010 Car: It's a car - just a car! Posts: 595	I've tried all sorts of windscreen cleaners to get rid of the smearing when the windscreen wipers are on. Tried RainX after seeing the recommendations but have to say I found it as bad as the rest - as if I've had a load of oil smeared on the windscreen!! So it went in the bin. Best answer, in my experience, is Autoglym Glass Polish inside and out - faint smearing on the first wipe but quickly settles down to be largely smear free (in my view (!) - sorry!!)

23-05-2012, 07:55 PM	#35
m2287 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: cambridge Car: cl55amg gone: c200k clk200 slk230 Posts: 756	I just use normal car polish on my windows and it seems to do the same thing...

23-05-2012, 08:01 PM	#36
st4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	I don't see whats so difficult. Use rain X and it clears the screen above a certain speed. Turn wipers off, and when you need to clear the screen, just push the wiper button in once to clear it, and leave for ages. Fancy pants auto wipers, folk really don't need them.

23-05-2012, 08:03 PM	#37
wemorgan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Car: R172 SLK 250CDI Posts: 7,090	Anyone else acknowledge the oddity of debating a rain repellent during the hottest week of the year?

23-05-2012, 08:10 PM	#39
LTD Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow Car: E220CDI Coupe Sport Posts: 4,035	I tend to wash my windscreen then degrease blades and screen with vinegar. Normal MB screen wash too. Works for me ...

23-05-2012, 10:46 PM	#43
terrycufc New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Car: B200 Posts: 14	I am firmly in the "love Rain X" (or the halfords equivalent) camp. I use it on all the car windows, including the windscreen with no problems. It makes the wipers last much longer. Keep meaning to put it on the house windows, but need to clean them first! Terry

25-05-2012, 08:00 AM	#44
MB-BTurbo Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2011 Car: B200 Turbo Posts: 813	Could it depend on the windscreen type? Ive had it on a Vauxhall Corsa and it was good with no smearing but when applied to a Cougar and Impreza it was rubbish.

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