If it states on the bottle not to use it on painted surfaces, I'd follow that advice. No sense messing up a nice paint job.

 

A little touchy?? Geez, it's just a little forum humor!!!!!!!!!

 

I just recently tried Rejex. Put in on my windows also and it took all the stubborn spots off. Drove up and back to Bowling Green and had zero bug guts on the windshield.
Try a bottle of Rejex instead of Rain-X

 

Your Welcome

 

I'm going to use the "Z" word.......... Zaino.

Nothing sticks to Zaino. Lay down a few coats of Z2 Pro with Z8 in between and finish off with Z8 and you never need another product. I use Z8 on all my exterior glass as well.

Try it and see

EG

 

Years ago I accidently splashed a little Rain-X on the cowl of my light blue Ford pick-up. Because I didn't notice these small droplets I neglected to wipe them up. A day later I noticed the paint where these droplets sat was faded to a lighter blue.

I would stick with products made for painted surfaces.

 

go on the NET and put "DURASHINE" in search - you'll get about 50 hits, then just order on line or phone it in.

 

At least your teeth won't swell up!

 

Rain-X makes wax products (seperate from the Glass products) I tried them once...... ONCE.

 

And in reference to the Rain-X in the washer fluid, Rain-X makes a windshield washer fluid that does actually apply rain-x everytime you use the windshield washer, but I have never heard of putting the actual rain-x that is applied to the windshield in regular washer fluid.

 

Thats the stuff they put on airplane paint. I couldnt think of the name earlier, but you can actually put it on over wax but not recommended.

 

I use Rainx windshield washer fluid and I never have to apply it to the windsheild by hand. >$3.00/Gal. at Walmart

 

hello all,

as the CF sponsoring vendor of RejeX (in no way related to Rain-X), i'd like to provide some additional information that's been absent from this thread....

based upon the chemical people i've spoken to, the reason why the Rain-X label says it cannot be used on painted surfaces is that it contains silicone oil, which will contaminate painted surfaces by absorbing into the layers of the paint making a repaint extremely difficult. another ingredient i've been made aware of is a weak acid that, over time, will etch. it's used to create microscopic pits in the glass for the silicone oil to occupy on your windshield. this is why you sometimes hear people say their windshields become "foggy" after using Rain-X for a long time. others have said they've used it for years with no negative effect.

regarding RejeX, it can be used on your car paint, glass and wheels. it does not contain silicone oil, thus it will not absorb into or contaminate the paint. plus, it leaves a VERY slippery finish that makes it very difficult for bugs, road grime, bird droppings, etc. to stick on your car. also, it's very shiny and protects your paint from other contaminants.
it even helps keep brake dust from turning your wheels black.

if anyone would like more information about RejeX, here is a link to my site....
http://www.x-autoproducts.com/pages/product_rejex.htm

plus, here is a link to buy RejeX at a 10% discount from MSRP, plus free shipping
http://www.x-autoproducts.com/pages/forumpurchase.htm

as always, if anyone has any additional questions, please feel free to call.
thanks all,

barry
X-Auto Products
800-559-1192

 

Hi Barry, thanks for the info on Rejex. I am very interested, as we have terrible hard water that leaves incredible spots on auto glass. Keeping paint spot free is also a chore. My C5 is an Oregon outdoor car, so it gets everthing but snow. I would sure like to find a product to treat my car with that will make quick cleanup easier, and serious cleaning less of a chore. I went to your website and found the following, copy and pasted verbatim....

"RejeX is a synthetic polymer that uses a proprietary siloxane ingredient that no other product on the market has. This means RejeX creates a shine like no other product can. And because it contains NO SILICONE OIL (aka free silicone), it’s safe to use on all kinds of paint in good condition, including lacquers, enamels, base coat/clear coat and acrylics. It’s also safe to use on gel coat, clear film applications, convertible rear windows, decals and rubber in good condition as RejeX will not discolor, lift or damage these surfaces in any way."

Here is my question, ....I am not at all a chemist, but I am aware that di-methel polysiloxane is a silicone, a form of oxidised silicon. The blurb above from Rejex says that it is silicone free, instead containing "siloxane". Would you mind contacting the chem guys at the home office and getting a clarification? It sure could be that there are many different kinds of molecules in the siloxane family, not being trained in chemistry I haven't got a clue. I am not questioning the effectiveness of the product, just wondering about the chemistry. I'll subscribe to this thread so I am sure to get the answer, or you can PM me.

While I am asking questions, do you have a product that will aid in removal of heavy water spots? The only thing I have found that works half-way is CLR Basin-Tub-and Shower cleaner, designed to remove water spotting from shower stall glass. Even this stuff requires a lot of applications and elbow grease. If I can effectivly get rid of all the spots, I would be ready for a great protectant, perhaps Rejex.

I hate waxing and rubbing, simple solutions like a slick coating are more to my favor.

 

regarding the chemistry question...

i'm told the silicone oil used in some car care products has an unstable element which is what allows it to be absorbed into the paint and can cause the "fisheye" problem if the contaminated body panel is repainted. plus, its instability allows it to break down relatively quickly, thus it looses its shine and protection.

on the other hand, the proprietary siloxane used in RejeX is very stable. it's formulated to physically adhere to the surface of paint, not penetrate it. RejeX is the only product on the market that uses this specific form of siloxane. it's best described as a paint sealant that is very shiny, very durable, very resistant to acids/solvents/fuels/etc, plus it leaves a very slippery finish that reduces the accumulation rate of road gunk and allows things to either fall off or rinse off with plain water. some things may require a slight wipe, but i guarantee that you will notice a huge reduction in both the amount of stuff you have to wash off your car and the amount of effort required to get it off. plus, it has great shine and offers great protection for you paint.

hope this provided some additional information.

thanks for the question.

barry
X-Auto Products
8700-559-1192
www.x-autoproducts.com

 

See I told ya. Hi Barry.

 

Hi Barry, Good enough explanation for me.....What matters to me is not the specific chemisry of a product, but rather that it be designed by people who know what they are doing, and that it works as claimed. I'm going to try some Rejex, and also one of the corrosion inhibiting product..My husband and I have other project vehicles that might benefit from that. Look for my order in the next few days....

Funny, if it weren't for Rain-X, the origin subject of this thread, it may have been a long time before I learned about RejeX. Serindipity happens!!!
Jennifer