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08-12-2009, 04:42 PM
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hey guys.
ive been looking up on the net about the most effective car wax products out and have been noticing RAIN-X popping up a bit. Has anybody used any of the Rain-x products and if so is is worth the money? any suggested products would be appreciated. cheers |
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08-12-2009, 04:55 PM
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You can call me Chris
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Mcguiars Wet Look is what I use, and it does a mint job.
I also tried out Turtle Wax quick detailer last week after I washed it, and it gave a really nice finish for a quick 10min job! Dont know anything about Rain X so cant comment on that!
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08-12-2009, 05:09 PM
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Never heard of Rain X products for the paint. I use it on the windscreen though.
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09-12-2009, 12:32 AM
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09-12-2009, 07:00 AM
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I wax my screen when I polish the car.
Works as well as rain X if not better. |
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09-12-2009, 09:35 AM
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Check this one out http://www.nanokote.com.au/auto_glass.html I believe this product on shower screens is amazing.
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09-12-2009, 10:11 AM
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The company also makes washes/waxes etc but they'll just be rebranded stuff, as their main brand is in the Rain-X/Fog-X products. If you are looking for a fog/rain solution then they've been around forever and work well. If you're looking for a car wax, you're going to get a few answers. Some people will insist on using $300 tubs of imported exotic wax and others are going to say that any Mothers/Meguiars wax from Auto1/Autobarn/Supercheap will be fine. Just in case there is any confusion, you clean the paint (wash), then polish the paint (shine) and then wax the paint (protect). Wax forms a glossy layer of protection that prevents damage to the paint. There is no point waxing a car unless you clean and polish it first. |
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09-12-2009, 12:51 PM
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Nice kitty . .
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Yeah I use Rain X on the windscreen.
Works a treat when you hit the 80klm/h mark! Water just beads-up and rolls away . . . no wipers required. DON'T ASK WHAT POLISH WE USE . . . you'll get 235,000 answers!!! (LOL) Fredo
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09-12-2009, 01:27 PM
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You can call me Chris
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Cant wait til the Xmas holidays, do the full 3 step McGuiars treatment, paint cleaner, polish and wax - just need a full day!
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09-12-2009, 01:56 PM
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Use Rain-X all the time and it came in very handy on my return from S.F.S. in Victoria last February. Pouring down on most of the drive and only used intermittent wipers @ 110kp/h.
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09-12-2009, 04:05 PM
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You can call me Chris
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Im guessing I need to get into Supercheap and grab some!
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09-12-2009, 08:56 PM
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does supercheap stock the stuff?
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09-12-2009, 10:01 PM
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not sure actually - will have to hunt around on the weekend!
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10-12-2009, 09:16 AM
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Nice kitty . .
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Yep Superheap had it near my place
Oh oh and it comes in a red bottle so it should up your output by 2KW . . .  :
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10-12-2009, 09:30 AM
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The Qantas B737 fleet have a 200 flight hour repeat task to apply Rain-X to the Capt's & F/O's windscreens.
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10-12-2009, 06:11 PM
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lmao! . any idea how much? |
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10-12-2009, 06:22 PM
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Great stuff though in all seriousness for the money.Around 10$ gets you enough to last at least a year. |
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10-12-2009, 06:35 PM
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oh ok
that sounds alright, i was expecting to pay about double that lmao |
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Rain x?
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