Windshield Repair Forum

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

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

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

The anti-fog product is not silicone based.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.