How to Apply Rain X Automobile Windshield Treatment

Last Updated: August 31, 2022 References Approved

When it rains, do your wipers leave streaks in just the wrong places on your windshield? Applying Rain-X properly to your windshield will almost certainly improve your ability to see through your windshield in any precipitation condition, especially at night. Use Rain-X and the water will bead and slide right off your windshield.

Steps

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Wash your car normally. If you thoroughly clean and prep the windshield surface before applying, this step can be skipped.^{[1]
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Dry your windshield.^{[2]
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Apply Rain-x to half of the windshield at a time. Apply Rain-X with a soft cloth (preferably microfiber cloth), and in a circular motion, firmly apply Rain-X into the windshield.
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Buff with a different clean cloth. Move up the windshield, gradually buffing out the haze, until you get to the top of the glass.^{[3]
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Take a clean cloth and go over all the surfaces one last time, buffing in circles rubbing off the last residue.^{[4]
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Community Q&A

Question

What is the minimum application temperature?

Community Answer

Directions on the bottle say the temperature should be above 40 degrees, and it should never be applied in direct sun. A heated garage would be perfect.
Question

Can I pour Rain X into the windshield washer container under the hood?

Community Answer

No. Rain X has its own window washer fluid that can be purchased separately.
Question

Can I apply it when it is hot outside?

Community Answer

Buffing off takes some effort, so if it's too hot for you, then don't. It's best to work it in under some shade. Working with hot glass also makes the haze harder to remove.

Warnings

Though Rain-X may allow you to drive in the rain without using your wipers, always remember to turn your headlights on for safety.

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Read the product label for any warnings or precautions.

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During a mist situation when you also are driving under streetlights, be sure to use your wipers normally. The water droplets sitting on your windshield can create quite a glare if they are not wiped away.

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Buffing the product off properly is very important because otherwise, you could leave a little haze of swirls in the glass, making it a harder to see out the windows and windshield. Proper buffing will restore the clarity of the glass.

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