Glass Treatment/RainX

[screenman]

I am only stating what is says on the Rainx site, maybe its not silicone?

[splitpit]

I read what it said for removing it. It doesn't say water alone.

[splitpit]

The reference it made was to RainX anti-fog. Different product used on the inside of the windshield.

[splitpit]

The anti-fog product is not silicone based.

[screenman]

On the line under that is says you can remove Rainx from wiper blades using windscreen washer fluid. Now this is something we do not have a problem getting out.

[splitpit]

You da man! I'm glad RainX isn't a problem for you!

Speaking from my experience, it can be a stubborn problem.

And silicone also presents problems for body shops doing paint work
and furniture refinishers, as it is also a common ingredient in furniture polish.

[screenman]

Tell me about it still do a bit of paint for one very loyal and high paying customer. Managed to get them to stop using silicone products in workshop. Its still in the air after 2 years and still produces fish eyes if we do not use a anti silicone agent in the paint mix.

[screenman]

Splitpit I have just checked out your average rainfall per annum. If you live in the west of Kansas about 17 inches per year in the southeast 40 inches. I hope you live in the first one if not move. Best of luck mate good discussion, thanks.

[GlassStarz]

Glass is porous the many dif products around all basicly fill the pores making the surface smooth some are polimers some silicone, alcohol on a paper towel will remove them a liittle splash on a chip that may have been coated over followed by a scribe or drill bit tip opens the break to allow you to repair it the cleaning is important so that the pit filler wil stick

[StarQuest]

Grouselab,

If customer isn't sure if rain-x had been applied, just apply a small drop of resin on shield prior to repairing. If it beads up...there's a high probability rain-x was used!

Screenman,

Do you know what the anti-silicone agent use for painting is made up of? Be nice to try some out on a rain-x'd practice sheild.