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ZED SLED · 12-08-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

You guys drive in the rain?

Only if I'm on a road trip to a show and have to. Doesn't it rain there almost everyday? So you're saying you don't drive it at all?

v6sonoma · 12-08-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

I've used the window treatmant fir teh last 20 years....but doin't put anything in the bottle but water, since I live down south, freezing isn't a problem.

If you mean you put straight water in you washer bottle thats a bad idea. Read this.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/15/r...of-legionnair/

I always use the rain-x washer fluid. It works really well.

montreal2010yellow · 12-08-2010, 11:24 AM

There are different Rain X products. 4 seasons is not good for real col weather. For real winter there is a more effective product. Rain X de icer is really effective even in very cold weather. Does make a little shade on the first wiper pass but it goes away very fast

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Ironheadspearo · 12-08-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

Only if I'm on a road trip to a show and have to. Doesn't it rain there almost everyday? So you're saying you don't drive it at all?

joking..... lol

the first 2000 miles that I owned my car i think it rained everytime I took it out. it is now the joke at work if were having a dry spell. they ask me to drive it so it will rain.

Sir Nuke · 12-08-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

and you are probably conducting a science experiment in the tank too.....washer fluid also inhibits the growth of nasty bacteria in the tank which can smell rather foul I've heard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by v6sonoma

If you mean you put straight water in you washer bottle thats a bad idea. Read this.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/15/r...of-legionnair/

I always use the rain-x washer fluid. It works really well.

around here....the water in the tank doesn't have a chance to do anything during the summer, thats when I use straight water, because we are using the washers ALL THE TIME. LOTS of bugs!!! I put something in the tank once the BUG season is done.....but not anything special.

Russo · 12-08-2010, 12:33 PM

i use Taaka Vodka, its almost as cheap as water and i dont have to worry about freezing!

Iroczlover · 12-08-2010, 03:54 PM

lol I use it in my truck love it

RAWarrior · 12-08-2010, 07:23 PM

I use the RainX deicer in the winter and the regular RainX washer fluid for the rest of the seasons. If I have to use regular washer fluid, I have the RainX that comes in this funky bottle that you squeeze the fluid into this little cup thing and then you pour it into the washer fluid reservoir to keep it working until you get the good stuff. I use it on all the windows of my Envoy, it helps keep the frost away if I have to park outside. The RainX wipers work great also. Keeps the snow/ice from caking on the wipers while you're driving.

caverman · 12-08-2010, 08:22 PM

+1 I've used RainX wiper fluid for a while now and it works great. I have had friends convert over to it when they saw how well the rain came off the window during a storm. They would ask if I treated it with RainX (assuming I was using the wipe on version) and I would tell them it was only the wiper fluid.

Definatley recommend it.

oldfriend · 12-08-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

I've used the window treatmant fir teh last 20 years....but doin't put anything in the bottle but water, since I live down south, freezing isn't a problem.

IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY BEER WILL BE BEST !

: paddle:

Chalk_2 · 12-08-2010, 11:20 PM

How about the orange all season 2 in 1 stuff? Is it car wax safe? I can't seem to find any info on the wax situation.

derklug · 12-08-2010, 11:57 PM

Rain-X for bugs and ice.....sounds like the Michigan formula. It is the only state where I have seen a snowmobile and a jetski on the same trailer.

Mr_Draco · 12-09-2010, 08:56 AM

Personally I hate the Rain-x washer fluid. Every time I've used it, it leaves a nasty film all over the car and on the edges of the windshield where the wipers don't reach. I end up having to wash the car just as soon as I get home to get the crap off.

12-08-2010, 11:24 AM	#17
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Rain X for winter There are different Rain X products. 4 seasons is not good for real col weather. For real winter there is a more effective product. Rain X de icer is really effective even in very cold weather. Does make a little shade on the first wiper pass but it goes away very fast

12-08-2010, 08:22 PM	#23
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	+1 I've used RainX wiper fluid for a while now and it works great. I have had friends convert over to it when they saw how well the rain came off the window during a storm. They would ask if I treated it with RainX (assuming I was using the wipe on version) and I would tell them it was only the wiper fluid. Definatley recommend it. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

12-08-2010, 11:57 PM	#26
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	Rain-X for bugs and ice.....sounds like the Michigan formula. It is the only state where I have seen a snowmobile and a jetski on the same trailer. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

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Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,413	Personally I hate the Rain-x washer fluid. Every time I've used it, it leaves a nasty film all over the car and on the edges of the windshield where the wipers don't reach. I end up having to wash the car just as soon as I get home to get the crap off.