Best Windshield Rain Repellent? Let's Find Out!
Brands: Rain-X, Invisible Glass, Gtechniq, Aquapel, GYEON, Adams, CERAKOTE, Chemical Guys, 3D, Debaishi. Windshield water repellents tested for efficiency at dissipating water right after application, and then after exposure to windshield washer fluid and several other common cleaners. The window treatments were also compared for removing insect splatter from glass panels.
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dont even buy a house yet before this dude reviewed and tested it 🗣💯🗣💯🗣💯
Lol, Thank you!
So true, love his test
I want to get him to review my house for suggested upgrades
I hope I don't hear anything about marriages, though 🥴
@@CoronadoBruin"unfortinately the overworked housewife didn't survive the wear and tear test".
I was recently marveling at how there are so many KZhead channels that pump out mindless, low-effort garbage to get views and how you and a few others put in real work for it. Thank you so much for providing this valuable service to us all!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot for the videos proj farm
He does put a helluva lot of effort into these reviews.
@@ProjectFarm We're gonna test that !! 😊
How much does YT scalp off that $2?
I can not even imagine the amount of money you are turning down to keep this channel unbiased and objective. I also cannot imagine how much money and hassle with terrible products you have saved countless people like myself. I can't thank you enough for investing your own time and money toward these well designed tests!
This YT Channel is in the top 5 best YT Channels of all time. No politics, just info. I love it.
Thanks!
While I completely agree, I can't really see why a regular product review channel would have politics in it to begin with? Like, aside from forcing in some environmental concerns in here and there what could you possibly use as a segue?
yeah man Project farm has been by go to for a few years now.
@@squidikkaLook around, everyone seems to have a say about politics and aren’t afraid to speak 🗣️ up about their own brand of politics 🎉 Moreover, the comment section of any video is fair game to bring up politics. The lesson to learn is don’t talk about politics or religion in the public sector in mixed company. 🎉
I almost posted an identical comment. Lol This guy is awesome.
I dont buy anything until this man tests it! Been waiting for a car review so i can stop walking to work! Its 22 miles
idk he has used that older ford ranger in many of videos 🤣
A Chevy ZO6 is reliable and a good daily.
🤣🤣🤣 Good one!
You got to get an RV or a ranger
How about a mule or a donkey. . . . . ha!
Spot on! I'm a mobile technician in the South and I drive a lot, so I've real-world tested just about every hydrophobic product out there. My personal regimen is Aquapel every 6 months, and keep a bottle of RainX in the back seat. The only issue I have with Aquapel is that if you use your windshield wipers (bugs, excessively heavy rain that overwhelms the product), it actually scratches the Aquapel layer, installing fine linear scratches in the path of the wiper blades over time, which can lead to borderline crippling hazing and glare in some rain conditions. Because Aquapel is a silica-based product that chemically crosslinks to the glass, it has to be mechanically removed before recoating. Meguiar's Ultimate Polish and a DA polisher works well for me. In contrast, RainX is a silicone solution emulsified into a wax with an alcohol-based emulsifier. It simply sits on the surface of the glass, and is highly susceptible to heat and mechanical removal (windshield wipers). But it's also dirt cheap and available almost anywhere in North America, and very easy to apply. Sorry for the text wall! I wanted to add some real-world insight that doesn't translate well into laboratory testing. :)
That's awesome information. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the input. What do you think of NuFinish on the windshield?
Thanks for sharing!
@@davidr.8999 NuFinish does alright, but nothing remarkable. If you use it, give it at least two days in the garage to cure before taking it out in the sun or letting it get wet, and reapply in about a month for best effect. RainX does not play nicely overtop of it, however. It hazed like crazy for me when I tried this combination. I suspect that the alcohol content in RainX interacts with the petroleum-based solvent in NuFinish, but this is only speculation. I've only ever tried the liquid NuFinish product in the upright bottle, not the paste in the tin. I suspect they're more or less the same thing, just different application methods to suit different target demographics.
Rain-X smells like alcohol, use vodka instead 😂
This channel needs it's own channel on regular television
Sponsorship/commercials/ executives/focus groups would ruin it
LOL, what is this "television" you speak of
I’m not gonna buy any more toilet paper until this man tests the brands!
Still waiting a year to find out the best long-term headlight restorer. Keep Project Farm alive at all costs.
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
I’ve yet to find one that lasts longer than a year. Granted I live in the southwest and I park outside AND I live down miles of dirt road…. So I’m kind of in the worst case scenario for headlights (glass or plastic)
Headlight restore kits are kind of like box dinners or ready-made, you can do it that way and sometimes it works, or you can go back get the spin polish with the plastic polish and do it through analog ways and means. I use a buffer and polish them clear before they get too bad. There is always replacement lamps that are generally affordable and worth it because they are a safety item. Also if you don't have to remove the bumper and the whole front end of the car just to replace the lamps. Results vary.
Sweet Project Cars channel RAVES about using a dewalt grinder with wool pad to clear the headlights. I don’t remember what product they used; but rhey have at least two or three videos showing literally start to finish within 2-3 minutes of amazing clarity, and then protect it with 303 protectant product (used for boats, RV’s, grills and outdoor equipment.). They are like this guy: no non-sense only showing what works based on results
3M kit with clear coat, check the last test from Project Farm, and just add clear coating
I love that rain x is really just that good despite the fact it's so well known. It's not just the name you are buying, it's the proven track history and reputation too!
And you can buy twice as much Rain-X compared to the rest for the same price.
And its the cheapest!
@@johnvrabec9747 I bought this for 5 bucks for the same size he bought. It would about 5 times less than the cost of the next leading product. Rain X all day.
I'm not only impressed by it's performance, it's also pretty cheap an esay to use. Clear winner.
Check out reviews of Turtle Wax products for the painted bits of your car. Most reviewers were amazed that Dad's/Grandpa's brand worked so well. And is one of the least expensive on the market.
Another fantastic comparison. Been using Rain-X religiously since the 1980s. First thing i do when I buy a new car is apply it, and reapply maybe once a year. One time I forgot to on a new Explorer. Got caught in a heavy rainstorm on a roadtrip and couldn't see a thing. Had to stop at a Walmart to pick some up. Applied it under cover at the nearest gas station and all was well. You don't even have to use the wipers most of the time - the water just beads up and rolls or flies off. The original and still one of the best. Can't beat it for the price.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I too have used Rain-X on every car I own since I first discovered it ages ago. I love the stuff, it makes a huge difference in the rain and general cleanliness of the glass. However, I use it on all my exterior glass, even the mirrors. Rain-X makes it easier to keep the glass clean. Also, if you live where it snows a lot or you frost/frozen water on the glass, it makes it much easier to remove.
@@hammondeggs3356 Oh for sure. Not just for use on the windshield. Using on all windows keeps them clean and clear. I’ve never had any water spotting on any vehicle I’ve ever had after using Rain-X.
Thanks for all your tireless work, and non biased tests man! For the past 5 years about anything i buy i go back and check your reviews! Keep it up man
Thanks, will do! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
One time on the road my wiper motor stopped working in steady rain. At the next truck stop I bought and applied RainX for the first time because I had no other options to be able to keep going. We then drove the next 200 miles all the way home in steady rain without any visibility problems at all! Go RainX!!!!
Been there, done that, EXACT SAME OUTCOME!!!!
Agreed. For ease and price, I'll stick with the OG rainx. It's in every car in my fleet.
I rarely used the whippers on my BMW Z3 treated with RainX. I still miss that car.
I have done the same. It works!
Happened to a friend in his Audi Q7, unable to source out a new wiper motor on a weekend returning from vacation. Rain-X did the job.
I used Rain-X back in 1972 on a tractor. The day after using it I hit a major water puddle that completely covered the windshield. I thought I was going to be blind to the road but the Rain-X drained the water immediately and made a believer out of me. Been using it ever since.
After applying Rain-X, I can drive on the expressway while its raining and don't even have to turn the wipers on.
@@johnvrabec9747 Yep.
Rain-X saved me and my platoon in the 'Nam.
You mean Glass Unelko? It wasn't called Rain-X until Quaker State bought it.
How about that, about when they started production. I’ve been using it for 48yrs because I found it in a Porsche magazine. I’ll agree, it is great stuff.
I love the speed of these videos. Other videos would compare two products with very little data and some bias in the time it took you to review 10! Marvelous work!
Thanks!
Super thanks for all your work! You are extensive, show your work, explain your steps, and are no nonsense. Best reviewer!
Thanks so much!
This gentleman is like a one man Consumer Reports…Only Better! His methods are What many of us have thought over the years to do except he did it and did it better! Brilliant! His process is simple understandable helpful, and demonstrable. Not merely take my word for it. This is the best he’s really earned his niche as a KZhead product demonstrator & expert!
Thanks!
Hell of a lot cheaper to watch his channel than having to subscribe to a magazine. And on top of that real world test on products that I have all over the house and garage.
except he is honest. CR, not so much and every purchased I based of CR went south on me.
Thanks for eliminating company propaganda and BS. I bet there are a lot of businesses that hope you never get your hands on their products but I’m glad you’re keeping them honest. Thanks for all you do👍
My pleasure!
The engineers at these companies are probably always excited about it. They either look great or get a push toward making real product improvements.
I really like your testing approach! You just found yourself a new subscriber. 👍🏼
You always do a great job with these reviews/articles. On this one, you knocked it out of the park! Well done.
Thanks so much!
I’ve been using RainX for 25+ years and I use it not only on the windshield but all my car windows. It drastically improves the visibility. Thank you for confirming that this is a great product.
RainX was groundbreaking when I first started using it years ago and still is my go to today!!!
It's great for the shower as well.
@@christuber8672 Does it also leave a haze when water is removed with windshield wipers?
I'm kinda lazy to be constantly applying rain repellant to my windshield, I just use Rain-X windshield wiper fluid, and I'm done.
@privettoli Not that I’ve ever noticed.
Rain-X is an absolute life saver. It's amazing that as ubiquitous as it's use is, they haven't sold out their customers by chasing profits and continue to consistently provide a top quality product. Thanks for all you do Todd.
You are welcome!
You're right, at this point they could have made a cheaper formula, cut corners, and raised prices, but Rain X has been cheap and useful for my entire life as my dad taught me how to use it during car maintenance pretty early on.
I like to imagine there's some old timer on the board of directors at Rain-X who flips out any time someone suggests changing the formula or raising the prices.
@@armchairgeneralissimo God I hope so, I remember reading once that one of the execs at Costco said something to the effect of I will fucking kill you to the suggestion of raising the price for the hotdog combo. Only problem is what happens when that old timer kicks the can. 😱
@@ShadowSnowLeopard95 It was one of the founders of Costco who said that to the guy who is the CEO today. Looks like the lesson stuck as the hot dog combo price still hasn't gone up, let's hope that works at Rain-X
Rain-X is the true pioneer of rain repellant. Been around long before these other repellant came into being.
Thanks again for this one Todd. You have long been my go to for honest reviews and product testing, and have saved myself and many others so much of our hard earned money.
You are welcome!
I ALWAYS have a grin when Todd says, "We're going to test, that!" Your tests on EVERYTHING is pretty dope. Keep it up, brother!
Thanks, will do!
@@ProjectFarm you're legitimately the absolute [censored] best, bro. Although, not all of your videos will be having me decide what item to buy. It is great for you to be testing the way you do. I honestly appreciate it.i learned something new from this publish. Once again. Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm3m headlight restoration is the best
@@ProjectFarmyou're awesome. Thank you
Don't care, this IS the best KZhead channel ever. No filler, just killer product info with none of the crap others put in to fill in time. Been a Subscriber since Feb 2018 & have never missed a video yet, even if that product isn't for me.. Specially being in Australia & many products tested aren't available here.
Thanks so much for subscribing and being a long time viewer!
Thanks for the information! I use the rainex windshield washer fluid for my windshield and it works great.
one of the most in-depth reviews of products I have ever seen! kudos!
Thanks!
You're the best, dude! Thanks for making these videos, they're really the best side by side unbiased videos for the most commonly compared items that we all use in our daily lives! You've single handedly saved consumers millions of dollars in trial and error spending, there's no doubt!
Thanks and you are welcome!
@@ProjectFarm I absolutely agree and want you to know ditto to the comment above, thank you for saving thousands and thousands of people who knows how much time and money. Thank you for taking such a scientific approach to tests and for your unbiased approach and take
So appreciative of all your videos!
Rain-X has been my go to for auto windows since I started driving in the mid 90s. I've used it on every vehicle I've ever owned. It's price/performance ratio has always been excellent.
Mine too. Glad to know it still holds its own.
It's even more convenient to just pour the Rain-X brand washer fluid in your vehicle, and then just give your window a shot of windshield cleaner fluid when it starts raining. I've been doing this for almost a decade and it works perfectly
Thanks for the feedback.
@@Steven-gv1ke I do the same thing. I use the green version. It works like a Champ !
@@Steven-gv1ke I was skeptical of the Rain-X washer fluid being able to add any water repellent properties but I was pleasantly surprised. Its not as good as applying regular Rain-X but its a noticeable difference coming from normal windshield washer fluid.
Bro, what amazes me is the methodology you use for all your tests ❤
Thanks!
It amazed me when I see so many people without any sort of treatment on their windshield though. It helps with visibility SO much and is so little effort to apply and maintain. Thank you for demonstrating the effect of all these brands. I have been a long time Rain-X user, and it's nice to see it stacks up well against the competition still, and at such a good price. I applied it once when I first got my car and then keep a little mixed into my wiper fluid so it gets reapplied on it's own. Never had to manually reapply it in almost 10 years now
You are welcome!
I didn't know about any of these Rain-X alternatives. This is good to know, Todd! You're the BEST! We all think that, you know?
Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!
The problem with these products are mist forming on the glass if your car is parked outside overnight. A real problem if you applied it to your side glass which can not be cleaned with wipers.
@@Deontjie I feel like that is really not the biggest issue. If it isn't actively raining, you can manually wipe them off, roll down the side windows (which sometimes wipes them off), or wait for wind resistance to kick in while driving. The only water you should worry about is the kind coming down or actively condensing.
@@nimoy007 Rolling down the windows do help. But there are blind (for wind) spots on the side windows.
@@Deontjie Get one of those little squeegees and keep it in your glovebox for those occasions you need to clear the mist from those blind spots.
I work as a roadside mechanic in the Netherlands and RainX we use to help people drive to the garage in raining weather when the windscreen wipers don’t work.
Here in the US, we don't have that problem, people will just keep driving, wipers working or not :)
Can you apply it when the windscreen is wet? I thought that created problems, but I've not tried it myself.
@@trvman1 So you guys drive blind?.. Weird flex, but ok.
@@justinvzu01 most drivers in the us drive blind anyways
@@user-cb3hs3du4m Yes, you can. I sometimes do. Seems to make it a little less effective, though.
This comparison was great to watch! I’ve always used Rain-X for over 10 years now and never looked back!
Thanks!
I did have one situation, whereby my use of Rain-X saved me when I had a wiper-failure while in heavy high-speed traffic. So, good to know it is still a decent value. Thanks for spending all the money and saving us all the money and frustration! Still one of the very best channels on KZhead by far!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
You, Sir, are a one-man "Consumer Reports" guru! About 20 years ago I was travelling on I-95 in Florida during a heavy thunderstorm and my driver side windshield wiper arm/blade blew off completely. Were it not for Rain-X already applied I would have been totally blind and could not continue. Great product! Thanks for your consumer products reviews.
About 20 years ago I was traveling on I-95 in Florida during a heavy thunderstorm and my windshield was pierced by an airborne windshield wiper arm/blade.
You're welcome!
@@viktorakhmedov3442 About 20 years ago a guy I knew from the 'Nam (82nd Airborne, as a matter of fact) was doing a HALO over I-95 in Florida, and if it wasn't for the Rain-X (but it was called Glass Unelko back then but we can't say that anymore or someone might get triggered) on his goggles, the water vapor in one of the thunderclouds he dropped through would have blinded him and he'd have never seen that wiper blade headed straight for his skull at about Mach 2 or so, and not been able to dodge it just in the nick of time. Thanks to the Rain-X on his Super-8 helmet cam lens, he was able to prove it or we'd never have believed it. Rain-X saves lives, brother.
about 20 years ago I was traveling on I-95 in Florida during a heavy thunderstorm and I saw some guy's windshield get pierced by a windshield wiper arm/blade, craziest thing I ever did see
I think that I’m glad that I live in Oklahoma
Rain-X has not failed me in +30 years. Not going to change.
Great product indeed!
Exactly. If it ain't broke, dont fix it.
K. good for you.
& 50% cheaper
I have to agree. Rain-X has made driving easier many many times in a downpour
I absolutly love your content and have made many decisions from the wisdom you so freely pass out to all who wish to learn from it. I appreciate that I have never heard a single word from a sponsor. I think it would be wise of the companies you test on to use this information you provide as a type of Positive and constructive criticism and as a tool to improve their products. You have proven to me that high price doesn't always mean a better product. The cheapest in this case is the best value.
Thanks!
I appreciate the amount of time and effort taken to produce your videos. I plan on moving to a more wet climate and this video clearly shows me what products I will buy.
You are welcome!
Safelite's Rain defense is Aquapel, for anyone wondering.
It's also 40$ for 1 (rather than 26$ for 2) and for them to apply it.
I spent 18 minutes wondering that.
@@ultimasdragon7840 I guess paying for labor?
@@ultimasdragon7840 it's $60/application in our district.
I've been using Rain-X for 25 years. I like how you can get washer fluid from Rain-X that refreshes the application, making it last longer.
I put that in my Mom's SUV one time and she always asks me to refill with that stuff again.
Thanks for posting that, I applied rainX this past winter, thinking I don’t ne😢rainX washer fluid, but I’ll try the rainX fluid in addition to the application
I put several drops of Rain-X in my washer fluid tank - done!
Same here but closer to 30 years. Former truck fleet maintenance manager so much experience with many, RainX still ranks #1 with me.
Been doing the same for years. Tried their windshield washer and hated it. I typically reapply every 1-2 months
Wow the sheer thoroughness of the testing. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Amazing!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thanx for making this informative video!! I've been using rain-× for 30+ years during non freezing months on all side glass, and windshields of both tractor trailers & and automobiles. It's been great. Breeze thru torrential downpours. It's nice to know there's some alternatives as well. I've subscribed to see more interesting videos. Good stuff!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Been watching for years. Still the most consistent and informative KZhead channel
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm no sir, thank you
I'm so glad rain-x did well. I find it very interesting that there either isn't a huge improvement over time or rain-x is continuing to improve their product, either way, I'm glad I've been supporting them for so long
I'm looking for something to use on a motorcycle windshield. This research could literally be life saving. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion.
Been a fan of rainX for many years. Did not know there was that many alternatives. Thanks for sharing! I am on the market for an oil filter wrench. I am about to search your page. Thanks for all you do! Cheers from Wisconsin!
You are welcome!
Running a car wash chain for 20 years, we used rain X. It will also remove paint transfer onto your car from garage walls, parking posts, and from other cars paint(door dings, scuffs). Great product. 🛠️
Oh that is great to know. I usually buy Rain-x products also.
Don’t forget pine tree sap, dissolves that too!🛠️
@HammerWrench do you let it sit for the sap or just rub off right away?
That's a pro-tip bro. Thx
@@YepItsBookerYes.
I literally went down the windshield rain repellent rabbit hole last night after coming across a Japanese brand Glaco. Very timely. Thanks.
You are welcome!
I've been using Glaco, and it seems adequate. I didn't see it in the running, in this comparison, but was pictured early on. Did I pick a stinker?
@@hogluvr1glaco is the best windshield water repellent made besides a full blown glass ceramic coating
Glaco was on the table, but was not tested?
I’m using ultra glaco made by the same company (Soft99) for years. Easy to apply and by my experience this product is the least susceptible to wiper chatter. Tried gyeon, gtechniq and some other products including noname brands, but every single one made my wiper blades chatter which is extremely obnoxious
Im glad I ran across this review. I waited my whole life for this review. If it wasn't for this review I would not sleep well at night, but because of this review i now know I can sleep at night like a baby. Thanks for this review, it's the most valuable review ever and the entire planet needs to see this review. This video review and this guy is underrated! If I ever see him I hope he will give me his autograph and a selfie pic for doing this most awesome review.
Amazing content as usual! I was curious if you were thinking about doing another ceramic coat video? Your last one was great but there are so many new brands out there now and so many different “hardening” levels! Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
this was by far the most creative and comprehensive test for rain repellent.
Companies should take note of your tests... Your tests is of real world applications by everyday users... Nicely done... =)
Thanks!
I think you mean, "very impressive!".
Killer video, top shelf as always!! I soon need to get something for the windshield so this helps narrow down the choices. Thanks!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Well done,once again, Todd. Keep up the good work sir!
Thanks, will do!
Nice job! I've been a user of Rain-X since around '85. I have found the best application technique for great long lasting results is slightly different that the one you did. 1st, I clean the glass much like you did. Then I apply product directly to the glass using a mixture of swirls, back and forth and up and down strokes. I proceed all the way around the car, so by the time I get back to where I started, that 1st piece is thoroughly dry. Then I apply a 2nd coat the exact same way. Next I spray a very scant amount of fine mist water to the glass and rub firmly with a dry towel. Lastly I polish the dry glass with a dry microfiber cloth until it's extremely slippery. DONE! Lasts easily 6 months, but you can get more like a year out of it if you also use the Rain-X windshield washer in the car. Thanks Todd, looking forward to your next report.
I recently resealed my windows and tried something new. At the beginning of the video you can see the product "SOFT99 Glaco Glass Compound Roll On" which is a kind of simple glass polish, I cleaned the glass and then used SOFT99 to really remove all the impurities, then cleaned it again and then applied the Rain Repellent. In any case, I'm curious to see whether this method turns out to be better. So far I've driven once in light rain and the result was very good, the windows started to get clean over 60km/h. Info on the side: I used something other than Rain-X, it's from LICARGO, it got good reviews in many tests and I wanted to try it out myself, I think it's only available in Germany, and of course I bought it a few days before this video came out, i also have RainX at home, which I'm happy with :)
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
That is how I apply it too. I don't get 6 months out of it, but for the first month, its incredible.
This is the one... I first used this in 1989 and before that McGuire's glass wax. Can't live without it.
You’re first! Hope you enjoy the video!
@@ProjectFarmexcellent, you know I'm going to love it because Rain-X is life, it's all over everything transparent that I own. Even the bathroom mirror. Haha OCD.
@@JSFGuyI do the same thing
HAHAHA It was only a couple of years before that, I first heard about this new "Mobil One SYNTHETIC OIL"! I lost my shit when I saw the price (I'll never forget it) $3.19 qt (in about 1987)! I tried it in a Baja Bug that got a LOT of use on the backroads of Ft. Bragg, NC. I never used anything else after that. Kept that aluminum (aluminium ;-) VW Case clean as a whistle.
@@jroenker1 🤭
I literally just bought a couple bottles of Rain-X spray a week before your tests. Glad to see it performed well and was by far the best price. Thx for all your hard work!
You are welcome!
I still love how you snuck a second bottle of Rain-X up at the beginning of the video!
i never commented, but i wanted to say what i really love with your test is that you comment and explain how to use the product,n according to the manual, so anyone taht say you didn't apply the product fairly have to remember that you followed the manufacturer instruction! also nice that you put a knockoff brand in the spotlight to remind everyone that they are cheaper for a reason .
Thanks!
Started using Rain-X 30+ years ago when I started driving, always loved being able to go drive at speed in a good rainstorm and not need wipers. These days I still do Rain-X, but without the manual application. Rain-X washer fluid and Rain-X wipers, great combination that keeps the repellency going. If it seems to wear off a bit, give the glass a super good cleaning, then use sprayer and wipers for ~10 second several times. All done.
Thanks for sharing.
Yes. I use the rainx fluid and from time to time I put some rainx on the windshield.I find it for almost free at garage/estate sales.
Been using rain x for o er 30 yrs. And I love it. Never really use wipers
Great video. I'd recently got mis-led into purchasing the Debaishi crap on Amazon and I'm returning it right away since I'm still within my return window. I knew after the first sprinkle of rain that it wasn't "right". I'm used to Aquapel (the REAL stuff) and this was no contest. THANKS for the excellent video - and the timing was perfect! :) YOU ROCK!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I have always sworn by Rain X, I often find on the motorway that I have better visibility letting the water bead up instead of using my wipers. In case anyone is interested in how I make it last for months and months: 1. Clean the window with a wet synthetic chamois, and dry it with a microfibre towel. 2. Use RainX window cleaner to clean the window again (spray on the window and wipe clean with a microfibre towel). 3. apply RainX repellant with a microfibre towel. 4. buff the repellant off with a dry microfibre towel 5. repeat steps 3 and 4 (second coat). 6. top up your windscreen fluid with the RainX fluid (following the diluting instructions on the bottle).
I don’t use my wipers above 40 mph regardless how heavy it rains
Thanks for sharing.
RainX is great in the winter too. I came out of work after freezing rain and there was a bunch of tiny frozen dots on my windshield I could see through while everyone else had to remove 1/8inch of solid ice.
Thank you for sharing!
What i like about rain-x in the winter in Minnesota is it makes it much easier to remove snow and ice from the windows.
Also if you're in the highway and a truck throws up slushy snow on your windshield when it passes you, it doesn't stick.
Yeah, similar experience here, too. I use THAT effect more than the actual rain water repellent.
For the price and finding at gas stations n such n a pinch, and for always bailing me and others out even in heavy downpours across this country side rain x will always have their loyalist like me when in that pinch on the road and the windshield wipers are of no help or not working at all we're reaching for it
still using Rain-X all these years, and will continue to do so
Thanks for the feedback.
In my area is more about removing the bugs than worrying about the rain. Thank you for this great test
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I've been using Aquapel for years. Aside from it being a bit of a pain to apply and get the windshield clear, it works great. It lasts 3-6 months depending on the conditions it faces and I don't have to use windshield wipers in the rain. I actually haven't turned on windshield wipers in years.
Thank you for sharing!
Is't it amazing how you don't have to run wipers most of the time?
I usually get 6mo of great functionality of it with aquapel in WI, and then an additional 6mo of alright performance, and then every year after that it's still better than having never applied it but definitely diminished.
I used Aquapel several years ago, but could never get rid of a slight haze that it left on the windshield. Did a great job when it rained, though.
@@williamschroeder3070 there is zero haze if it's fully buffed off in time. It really doesn't need to sit on glass long at all, and if the windshield was warm or hot already it really decreases working time / makes it harder to buff off.
Thank you for the time you put into these, the creativity it takes is phenomenal.
Thanks for the comparisons, your videos are Excellent 🎉
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Thanks for the great review. I was a little disappointed that you didn't test the Glaco product made by soft99 which i saw sitting on your bench at the begining. Keep up the great content!
You are welcome! I thought I purchased the glass treatment but it was only for cleaning the glass.
What an amazing comprehensive test . Very well done!
Thanks for this, I've been looking for a comparison of these products for a long time.
Superb vid above and beyond to bring us the answers. Rain x for me been using it over 20 years.
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We REALLY APPRECIATE your service & expertise! VERY useful analyses!
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So glad you included Aquapel in this video. When I used to work in an auto glass shop, that was the one and only add-on we sold, and I can't recall anyone ever coming back because they were disappointed with the product.
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I've used Aquapel for 20 years now and it has never let me down.
Also glad he included the Aquapel 'knockoff' - I fell for that scam product from Amazon trying to save money. As proven, it is NOTHING at all like the (originally PPG) Aquapel product.
Love the RainX! Been using it for years. Awesome test and results! Love the channel ❤
As soon as i saw this comparison, i got giddy with anticipation!!! I have been using rainx for 30+ years. Love their washer fluid additive too!!! Helps tremendously!
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The best comparison video ever. Great job as always.
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The tests you come up with are so varied and imaginative. Very impressive!
I would like to add a +1 to this. Every time I get a notification that Todd has another review up, I try to imagine what it could possibly be, and what the metrics are. My imagination is just not that fecund, I guess, so I rely on others. And the only thing more impressive than his tests is the fact that he replies to everyone.
I won’t even go out on a date until Projet Farm reviews her first. Another outstanding test ! Cheers from Ottawa Canada. 😀
Gtechniq has been my go to for a few years. Glad to see side-by-side comparisons of it's performance.
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I love this channel. I always use rainx, but I never even looked into the competition until now. This is the only source for a comparison that I could trust for something like this
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Your testing and channel is the best. I very much appreciate all the time and work this takes. The amount of condensing you do to make this clear and concise is incredible. Thank you.
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I've always been very happy with Rain-X products. Glad to see your testing backs up my choice. Thanks, Todd!! 👍
My pleasure!
Thank you! Quality content 👍
Excellent video. Nice to see the longtime brand come out on top and still for an affordable price. Can you do rotary tools next?? There's so many and few people have done proper analytical tests on them.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
The way you set up your testing is absolutely brilliant
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This will be so so so helpful since it is still rainy where I live. Thank you for making such useful videos.
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Most of us don’t have the time or the money to test these products. Thanks for another great, comprehensive test. What many people forget is that wiper blades get loose at the pivot point on the cowl, and fail to operate when you really need them to. Second is that the edge of most wiper blades will eventually separate from the body of the blade, which can lead to trenches being scratched in the windshield by the metal rubber blade holders. I learned this the hard way decades ago. It is really helpful to keep the chemical of your choice in the glove box or console of your vehicle, along with the scrubbing-type towels you will need to clean the windshield and then dry ones to dry it off. I haven’t tried all of these, but Rain-X has been my choice for years; however, I would use any of the ones he tested if I had windshield wiper failure of any kind. The use of a clay bar compound, as he suggested in the beginning, will give the cleanest glass and the longest lasting results. This man is a national treasure, and millions of us rely on him to test the products we use every day. Thanks for the testing you do, and try to make it easier for us to purchase your brand of coffee.
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until today i have enjoyed every video you make :) the first thing i do when i enter KZhead is searching if you have any new videos really decent job and hard work keep going
Thanks, will do!
As always, PF delivers probably the best review of this type of product on YT. Thanks for all your continued hard work!
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Todd, This was just one more in a series of outstanding tests. Your enthusiasm is admirable! I enjoy watching even when I have no need for the item.
Thanks so much!
For visualizing the best-bang-for-buck final results, I would suggest a bar plot of value determined by avg finish (F) and cost (C): C - (C/F). This formula would reflect how closely the performance matched the cost of product. The lower the output, the better the value. For example, Gtechniq would output 5.08 while Rain-X would output 3.75. Great work as always, Sir.
Quality review and fair testing as usual. I personally use rain-x for my car and the plastic safe version for my helmet visor. Been using them for years and definitely happy with the water repellent quality, application ease and life span. I've even managed to get my dad on board when I was washing my car with the jet wash and he asked what was happening on my windows. I claybarred he's windscreen as it was grim and used rain-x. He now uses rain-x
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for doing this video. I remember requesting it a while back and I really appreciate you doing it, as well as testing all the brands and more that I had asked for. Great review!
You are welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
It's spring and my windshield is already covered in bugs so I'm stuck this weekend scrubbing them off. Hopefully next weekend I'll suffer less, thanks for the video! Would love to see a video comparing spice blenders/coffee grinders
Thank you for the video idea!
To help clean the bugs easily with cleaner, use a Dobie pad found in the home cleaning section. Safe for glass and paint. 🛠️
During love bug season (small black bug in swarms ) , I spray pledge furniture polish on the front of my vehicle bumper, grille, & windshield to make removing the bugs easier . When i get home and wash my vehicle , soap & water washes both the pledge and bugs off .
Thanks for this video! I’ve been wanting to find whatever is best for my vehicles :)
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Thanks for these videos! Can we get a best (disposable) carpet cleaner comparison?