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==Water repellents== Water repellents are wiped onto glass, and react or bond chemically with the glass, causing it to more easily repel water. ===Rain-X=== ===Application=== To apply Rain-X: #Before applying Rain-X, make sure that the glass is perfectly clean. Any dirt or bugs left behind will get sealed in if Rain-X is applied over them. #Apply a generous amount to a clean paper towel, and then squirt it on the glass, applying in a circular motion while not letting any drip off the glass. #Always make sure you apply to the whole piece of glass. #Be careful not to get any onto anything else -- glass only. #Sometimes more than one application may be needed, especially when using for the first time. Then, to remove the Rain-X film: #Take 2 to 3 paper towels, and fold them up in full sheets, creating a cushion. #Rub vigorously, but every time you rub, change direction, and bring your hand up to grab a new spot on the paper. Do this until there are no new spots left anywhere on the paper towels. #Don't try to get it all at once -- just make sure you cover the entire area. This is buffing it in, activating it. #After you have buffed the entire area well, washing with soap and water will remove the vast majority of the leftover film. #You might have to buff again afterwards. ====Rain-X notes==== *Rain X will help your wipers, wiper transmission, and wiper motor last longer, by reducing friction. *Rain X will last longer the less you use your wipers. *At certain higher speeds, you most likely will not need to use the wipers. The wind will just push the water up and over, and out of the way. *If a week later, you notice the Rain-X seems not to be working as well, just wash with a mild window cleaner (a double side squeegee works very well here). This will refresh the Rain-X. *For more details, see: [http://www.rainx.com/ Rainx.com]. ===PPG Aquapel=== For details, see: [http://www.aquapel.com Aquapel.com]
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